Ruakituri Retreat - Serene river frontage

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Front garden and veranda overlooking river
Warm comfy lounge with river views
Private kitchen
View from the front lawn... a great place to relax with coffee or a glass of red
Sunny upstairs bedroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

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Ruakituri, Hawkes Bay

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 Queen size bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Queen size bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Queen size bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Sitting room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3 Garage

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ruakituri Retreat - Serene river frontage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ruakituri Retreat - Serene river frontage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ruakituri Retreat - Serene river frontage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruakituri Retreat - Serene river frontage?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Ruakituri Retreat - Serene river frontage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within 32 miles (52 km) of Alexandra Park, Gaiety Theatre and Standring Park. Lambton Square is 32.2 mi (51.8 km) away.

Ruakituri Retreat - Serene river frontage Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Time to Relax

This house is a lovely home-away-from-home. Check-in was easy and the house had everything we needed including nice warm beds. We had a very relaxing and peaceful stay. The kids didn't want to go home, which says everything really. We would definitely come and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rejuvenating at Ruakituri

We really enjoyed our stay. My sons had lots to do, hiking around in the area and going to waterfalls, fly fishing and just relaxing in general. We enjoyed the stunning view and tranquility. It may not be for everyone, as it is fairly secluded, and takes at least 30 minutes to drive to the nearest town. It will be better to plan your meals before you get there. The house is spacious, and we had everything we needed. This is really a place to escape the day-to-day hustle and bustle.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

We did not stay we left and went home due to cleanliness

Communication with the house keeper not very good but with the owner excellent I was refunded my money
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Upgraded Ruakaturi Hilton...

Great experience and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

Peaceful and quite surrounding. Relaxing get away. Great place to escape the busyness of life.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great country retreat

We really enjoyed our stay, great surrounding with river access from the back of the property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Listing accuracy

Quiet and serene

This property was beautiful. It is very remote and therefore requires proper planning for your stay. The house was comfortable with beautiful views. The towels and linen which were provided were hotel quality which was amazing. I would suggest bringing your own fans in the hotter months. Well stocked, new kitchen but could do with some new crockery as there were many chipped cups etc. Seating areas were comfortable and allowed for hours of relaxation. Overall was a lovely, relaxed stay in a beautiful house. Thank you for sharing your bach with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing short of a retreat

Ruakituri was an amazing retreat to stay at and wind down. The home is well situated and set up with a new kitchen, basic but exactly what is required to enjoy and ‘switch off’, and upstairs bedrooms with a view to top it off. It’s situation is outstanding, overlooking the beautiful Ruakituri river and hill country beyond from the veranda of the house. This view alone makes the trip worthwhile. Fishing in the river is brilliant, hills to walk, though you have to cross the river, and walks up the valley road are all to be enjoyed, Our kids disappeared into the hills literally! Thanks for an amazing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Was very surprised of how tidy and clean this house was compare to our previous stay which was not good. The owners did an awesome job renovating the place and especially the kitchen We have had an awesome time can't wait for next visit 😅
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

The lodge is in a perfect location for anglers and provides perfect solitude for non-anglers.

The lodge is in a perfect location for anglers and provides perfect solitude for non-anglers. The grounds need some attention - access to the home pool below the lodge is difficult and the orchard trees are out of control. The lodge was comfortable, kitchen well-equipped, comfortable mattresses- but dining chairs need replacing and upstairs bedrooms would benefit from fly screens. The verandah was a great place to relax with a wine in the evening.
Archival

8/10 Good

Ideal spot on the river, shame about the extreme weather we had!

Ideal spot on the river, shame about the extreme weather we had! Some confusion over where the key was going to be left but was organised by the cleaner very quickly! Thanks for a great stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Despite a few issues with the water supply which the owner very quickly resolved, my family and I en

Despite a few issues with the water supply which the owner very quickly resolved, my family and I enjoyed a very peaceful and relaxed stay in a beautiful location. While we are not fishermen, and the lodge and river are obviously a perfect place to stay if you are into fishing, the kids just enjoyed exploring and playing in the river and we enjoyed sitting out on the veranda with a glass of local wine drinking in the wonderful scenery. Would recommend.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Didn't feel it was as attractive the second time as the first, the house really needs some work done

Didn't feel it was as attractive the second time as the first, the house really needs some work done to it, beautiful setting though, love the peace and quiet, ended up with a beautiful 3 pound brown trout as well, made my 12 year old boys day, you should have seen the smile.