Mangarara Station Eco Lodge

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A wooden building with large windows and a view of the landscape.
A dining area with a wooden table set for a meal, large windows, and a sofa in the background.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, wooden shelves, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a framed picture of pigs on the wall.
A wooden house with a covered porch, wooden window frames, and raised garden beds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Central Hawke's Bay District, Otane
  • Place, Kirakau Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Barn Vineyards
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Angus.

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Berkshire.

1 King Bed

Huntaway.

1 King Bed

Jersey. Two large Bunks. Sleeps 4 Adults

4 Single Beds

Texel.

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mangarara Station Eco Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, Mangarara Station Eco Lodge allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Mangarara Station Eco Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mangarara Station Eco Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mangarara Station Eco Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mangarara Station Eco Lodge located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly lodge is within 16 mi (25 km) of Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum, Kirakau Beach and Waipawa Golf Course. Mangakuri Beach and Central Hawkes Bay College are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Mangarara Station Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for big family

Hard to find such a beautiful place like this. We all enjoy our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location for a family get-away

The location was serene, the amenities excellent, and the property was perfect for a large group. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing time kids loved farm hope to return

Amazing time kids loved farm hope to return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it

Had an awesome time there again. This was our second time in two years and still loving the place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the most amazing time . Everything aspect was amazing . Plenty of space to cook , eat , hang out around the fire , sleep. Lots of little extras that added to having a great time . The farm talk and tour around the farm was a highlight . So interesting . Lots of dry wood so we were warm all weekend . Even got out on the kayaks in the pouring rain . Absolutely recommended, no need to venture into town because the accomodation has enough to do for a whole weekend . Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You must stay here!

All of the superlatives in the world cannot describe how awesome this place is! Breathtaking views. Super friendly hosts. Amenities were impeccable. AMAZEBALLS!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond gorgeous

Stunning remote location. Absolutely perfect for large groups, everything has been thought of! Fantastic communication, highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Christmas

Mangarara Lodge was perfect for our group of 9. Communication with Rachel and Greg was seamless and they made us feel really welcome, even putting up our own Christmas tree. The property was fantastically clean and there was so much to do,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything’s covered

Great spot for the extended family, Greg and Rachel were really attentive, doing their utmost to ensure we enjoyed ourselves despite the weather. There was plenty of space for our large group and the lodge had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. Having your own private lake is a bonus you can never really dream of, we certainly made the most of it with the kayaks on hand. Thank you for a lovely experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years 2024 - Whānau Gathering

We have a brother who lives nearby and we were excited when we found the lodge as we are a large whānau. The property was absolutely outstanding. So many different spaces to hang out in, shelter from the rain and wind, outdoor firepit space, and huge lounge area. So many options. Close to the beach and river but also lots to do right there on the lake. Our kids loved kayaking everyday and the kitchen was well stocked so we could prepare big meals (BBQ was great too). Just so many great things about this property and excellent communication with Greg & Rachel. We had the best New Years - perfect spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures don't do it justice

Beautiful, panoramic views. Exceptional stay for a large group of friends to celebrate a 30th birthday party. Sheltered outdoor entertaining area. Plenty of activities. Super clean. Lots of different spaces to enjoy. Lovely beds and sheets. Wicked woodfired pizza oven!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful getaway

Beautiful getaway with very helpful friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An enjoyable birthday celebration away

Wonderful scenery, with spacious accommodation, to spend a lovely time away with the extended family for a special birthday celebration. Very peaceful and relaxing. Thank you Rachel and Greg.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to spend holidays. Beautiful lakes and breezes.

A place to stay and spend some time...to keep mind all away from the rush days. Just amazing place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mangarara Eco Lodge was an amazing place for our family group of 10. Plenty of room for all.

Rachel was a great host; easy to deal with and looked after us really well. We were made to feel very welcome 🤗 and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

Everybody enjoyed every minute of our stay . Beautiful house and surroundings. Plenty of space for all of us. We loved the lake and the many black swans . We all loved the farm animals too. We highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location beautiful Property

Love our stay for a Hens do. just what we needed....A weekend away at this awesome property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Lodge is an amazing place to stay with amazing views across the lake.

The Lodge is an amazing place to stay with amazing views across the lake. The Lodge is spacious with all the mod cons but very warm and welcoming. It really felt like our own little bit of paradise. Greg and Rachel were very friendly and happy to show us round the farm and conservation area. Theres plenty for the whole family to do. Great indoor and outdoor entertainment areas - we will be returning with a group of friends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special weekend stay in the most beautifil spot.

We loved the quiet but beautiful aspect. Being able to wake up with a view of the lake and the sun appearing over the island was spectacular. Large, well stocked accommodation. Would have liked to have had the use of a microwave and for there to have been a toilet inside the sleepout but other than that it was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The perfect hideout from urban chaos

We were a group of 5 families with young kids and adventurous adults from Auckand. While looking to find accomodation in Hawkes Bay, Mangarara Eco Lodge was the only on that matched our number and proximity to great attractions. I must say we were pretty lucky to have secured the place on the dates. It was anamazing place with mesmerising views out to a serene lake and the peaceful hills. Our group enjoyed every bit of it, be it the big kitchen, the fire place in the lounge, the kayaking and the best of all the farm tours at 8 am. Tim and Clare were awesome hosts in the absence of The Harts. It was an experience worth every penny. If the hosts were happy with us, we would return the next time we plan a trip to Hawkes Bay. Best regards Prakash
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simply the best

We had the best time at the eco lodge, absolutely loved it. Clean, tidy, and everything we needed, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It's really a awesome place to stay

Cleaned and well organized property. Nice nature stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

When you first walk into the house - the view will take your breath away.

When you first walk into the house - the view will take your breath away. It is a haven for city dwellers. Beautiful flowers in every room. So much bird life and peace. Greg took the kids around the farm where they fed the animals and even moved stock. The house is set up so well - great quality plates, mugs, glasses, linen - in fact great quality pretty much everything!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Would highly recommend this venue as an amazing place to stay.

Would highly recommend this venue as an amazing place to stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful lodge set in a beautiful location.

A beautiful lodge set in a beautiful location. This was our second stay and we will all be back again next year.