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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Whare Rural Retreat in Hastings offers a serene garden and terrace with free WiFi. Guests enjoy outdoor seating areas, an outdoor play area, and bicycle parking. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathrooms, washing machines, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a barbecue, dining area, and outdoor furniture. Convenient Location: Located 26 km from Hawke's Bay Airport, the property is near attractions such as Splash Planet (4 km), McLean Park (25 km), Pania of the Reef Statue (26 km), and Bluff Hill Lookout (29 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host and well-equipped kitchen, The Whare Rural Retreat ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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  • Garden view

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Large Twin Room
  • Non-refundable
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  • 2 single beds
US$229 for 3 nights
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  • 2 single beds
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Garden view
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Barbecue
Free WiFi

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Cleaning products
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Kitchenware
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
Max persons: 2
US$76 per night
Price US$229
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Unique accommodation and perfect for what I needed
  • Hindry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great Price and somewhere quite different to stay than a hotel. Lovely host.
  • Jane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was a unique experience, far more interesting than a standard motel. I felt very relaxed in the old Whare. It was clean and tidy and our host, Matthew was delightful, he gave us freshly pressed apple juice and as many apples as we wanted. I...
  • Lilyana
    Germany Germany
    We stayed in a unique traditional "whare" (house). We felt very comfortable, and Di and Matthew (the hosts) were lovely! The bathroom and kitchen were outside, but it was not a problem at all for us. The kitchen had all we needed to cook...
  • Lilyana
    Germany Germany
    We stayed in a unique traditional "whare" (house). We felt very comfortable, and Di and Matthew (the hosts) were lovely! The bathroom and kitchen were outside, but it was not a problem at all for us. The kitchen had all we needed to cook...
  • Leo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A peaceful, relaxed atmosphere with good support from the hosts and plenty of privacy. The cottage was small and perfectly formed. Unusual to have the kitchen and bathroom facilities in a caravan but they were clean and easy to use.
  • Vicki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fabulous hosts, so easy to chat with. Definitely quirky but just relax and you'll love it. The Whare has great vibes and we had the best sleep, it's so peaceful. Highly recommended.
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really grateful to Matthew and Diane for their hospitality. The Whare is quirky but very cosy. Very serene location which, with different personal circumstances, would have been very relaxing.
  • Angelika
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was one of the best stay in NZL. Everything was so lovely and Matthew and Dianne have been so friendly. Thank u sooooo much, nice to meet you!!!!!
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners of this property were absolutely amazing. Very friendly and kind. So lovely, would definitely recommend staying here and I will definitely be coming back. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.