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Whangateau Lodge
Entranceway
Master suite bedroom
Spa bath - master suite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Leigh, Auckland
  • Place, Leigh Marine Reserve
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Goat Island
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Reptile Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Attick

1 Child Bed

Downstairs Ensuite Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Downstairs Ensuite Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Ensuite bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Ensuite bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master suite

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Luxury lodge accommodation with stunning views

Sitting majestically on a ridge overlooking the Whangateau Peninsula, Whangateau lodge offers luxury holiday accommodation and a stunning venue for corporate events and family celebrations.

Beautifully situated in a secluded and private natural setting with breathtaking views which sweep down to Omaha Beach, over the Tawharanui Peninsula and across to Kawau Island, the lodge is perfect for holiday accommodation, wedding guest accommodation, overseas guest accommodation, a corporate venue or retreat, or health retreat.

Located just one hour north of Auckland City, the lodge features six bedrooms, four bathrooms, two living areas and a games room, with multiple outdoor living spaces designed to make the most of the panoramic views or peaceful environment.

Escape from Auckland for a winery tour, dive weekend, beach holiday, girls shopping weekend, fishermen's retreat or bring family and friends to make the most of our incredible location and lodge facilities.

Sorry, no weddings on-site.
Special conditions:
Small house trained dogs allowed with prior approval

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20032894
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury lodge accommodation with stunning views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury lodge accommodation with stunning views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury lodge accommodation with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury lodge accommodation with stunning views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury lodge accommodation with stunning views located?

Set in Whangateau, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Leigh Marine Reserve, Goat Island and Reptile Park. Pakiri Beach and Mathesons Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Luxury lodge accommodation with stunning views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie H.

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

Perfect house for a family getaway away.

Good living space. Plenty of bedrooms Exceptional views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Big place

Just wished we could have stayed longer to enjoy it a little more
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Away from it All

Beautiful spacious property - there were 3 families staying here and we were able to spread out having one wing each. A most enjoyable comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Fab stay

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona and John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend. The house is exactly as per the photos. Great views lots of space for everyone and very well appointed clean and tidy.Daniel provided very detailed instructions and was easy to communicate with . Excellent place for a large group. will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Absolutely stunning property

Absolutely stunning property. Grand but not pretentious. Views forever!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen S.

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

Great house

Very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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

Romantic Escape with stunning scenery 😍

We loved everything about this huge amazing homely lodge, with beaut nature & stunning scenery all around us 😁. Super host Daniel, thanks again, God bless 🙏💖
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally S.

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

Great place to stay!

Beautiful outlook. A very well resourced, large house. The two fridges were a great help. Family really enjoyed the covered outside eating area with great views and the pizza oven.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina C.

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

Amazing home - Stunning views

We spent three nights here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Whangateau Lodge is absolutely beautiful, has the most amazing views and is an ideal place to stay for families with children or if you just wanted to chill which we did. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again. Thankyou Daniel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Great house for large groups

Big group of friends enjoyed our stay here over New Years. Far enough away from everything to be peaceful but close enough for those who need to grab a coffee or check out a market. Daniel was awesome to deal with from start to end and the house has everything one could need. Awesome games room too!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Excellent house

I would highly recommend. Beautiful house and stunning location with amazing view. Daniel was great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Charming Lodge with Stunning View

Whangateau Lodge in Leigh surpassed our expectations with its charm and beautiful views. Despite visiting in winter, the lodge provided ample space to spread out and relax. The dining spaces and wonderful kitchen are perfect for a large group, while the fireplace and lounge were a fantastic place to come together at the end of a day. We cannot forget to mention the gorgeous views! We highly recommend this lodge for anyone looking for a getaway in Leigh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie S.

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

Great Stay

Such a great stay. 10 of us stayed here and enjoyed every second of it. Great for large families and toddlers. Very comfortable and well equipped. Could not have asked for anything more. The big fireplace kept us all warm while a storm was passing over us. Daniel was a great host and was very helpful. Look forward to booking again in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Amazing place

We rented this place as we had a wedding on the same street - and it turned out to be perfect. It was a huge, house - with spectacular view towards Omaha. It had multiple living area's which made it perfect for a large group. We would love to go back there again - for another family event - it was perfect. Thanks so much Dan for your kindness and great communication throughout. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Liezl P.

Overall pretty happy, however small details let me down: incomplete board games for kids (no dice f

Overall pretty happy, however small details let me down: incomplete board games for kids (no dice for example); few roaches; a stained sheet on one of the single beds, no lights in one bathroom (and owner told me they don't check every light before guests check in); 3 of us had cold showers for three days. Daniel did his best to sort this out himself, which is appreciated, but still an expensive place like this should at least ensure a hot shower in the morning.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stefan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Great house but in need of repair and updating.

We had a family holiday here for 3 nights, and sadly we wouldn't be recommending the property in its current state.Firstly the positives - the lodge is big, and there is plenty of room for large groups and families to enjoy. The dining room and living room are central and we had the open fire going each night which was lovely. There is a games room set up in the garage with table tennis and fusbal which got a good workout.Unfortunately the weather was against us over the 3 days and due to the very high position on the hill it felt like we were staying in the clouds the whole time. We could barely see out the windows to enjoy the view, and we would assume its like this when cloudy, rainy etc.Because of the extreme dampness, the house has a considerable mould issue which you can small straight away. There was mould on a few of the internal walls and most of us left the house coughing after 3 nights.There is also a mouse issue - seen many times and we had to move the kids around as they were particularly bad in the lower rooms. The carpets need replacing, the kitchen and pantry was quite dirty with small bush cockroaches around, and the dishwasher wasn't working - for a large group it made cleaning up a bit tricky.The tv has limited apps, and you can't add more. The Sky Sport app come up with a notification the device is not supported anymore.The lodge could be great, if cleaned properly and repaired. Hopefully the owners can put some TLC into it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yen Yi L.

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

Great view! Great house for a large group of people.

We adults and kids had lots of fun during the stay. The house is located a little far from shops, and need to drive a bit on gravel road, but I guess you only get such superb view if the house is in the middle of nowhere 😜 I would say everything has been great except the shower water temperature is not so great, either super hot or super cold, nothing in between. Anyway the house is fully equipped with everything you need during the stay, so its’s a pretty great experience 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Whangateau Lodge Getaway

If you'd like space and quiet to unwind with family or friends then I can highly recommend the lodge. Daniel ( our host ) was most accomodating and made the process super easy. I would go back in a heartbeat. Particularly loved the birdlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

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

Great three nights

Excellent for extended family of 12
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

A Beautiful Stay

This property is incredible! The house itself is beautiful and clean and the views are stunning. The drive was a little bit of a work out for our car but aside from that everything was perfect. The communication from the owner was fantastic and always very helpful. We loved stay there and would stay again 😌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanel P.

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

Perfect long weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our time at the lodge, having plenty of space for a large group and making yummy pizza in the outdoor pizza oven. Everything was clean, tidy and well stocked. Beautiful location and views!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

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

Large family holiday

As many before have said the pictures do not do this property justice. Well maintained nd presented with everything you could need provided. Used the pizza oven every day for roasts, curries as well as the garlic pizza starters and pizza deserts. Mike was a joy to deal with - always prompt and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lavinia T.

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

Amazing House

Perfect place to stay (also with children). The house is so spacious, clean, and cozy, not too far away from beaches, shops, bars, restaurants, supermarkets etc. Super! We loved our “pizza making” evenings. The house has its very own pizza oven, where we enjoyed a few nights. The views are amazing! Daniel is a very friendly and helpful owner. (Thank you for everything). Such a great stay with family and friends. Thank you and will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

A brilliant place to stay - a group of 6 couples, all with a double room each.

We had a fantastic weekend in all, Whangateau Lodge was the perfect base for us with plenty of space to "get-away" from the group if wanted. Daniel had great suggestions of things to do in the area and was really helpful throughout the process. We used the spa pool everyday and the pizza oven was great for the men's cooking challenge - a pizza dinner including making the dough for bases. We did see one peacock which was cool, but there was "evidence" of their presence, which did catch a couple of bare feet off-guard. Fantastic - highly recommended.