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Woodhouse Mountain Lodge

4.5 star property

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Library
Aerial view
Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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471 Wyllie Rd, Kourawhero, Warkworth, Auckland, 0981
  • Matakana Village
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Orewa Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Omaha Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

2 Bedroom Villa - Interconnecting room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, Valley View

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Valley View

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Warkworth

Located in Warkworth, Woodhouse Mountain Lodge is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Random Wines and Warkworth and District Museum. .This luxury lodge is 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Orewa Beach and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Parry Kauri Park.
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What's nearby

  • Random Wines - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Matakana Village - 25 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Orewa Beach - 31 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Omaha Beach - 34 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Parsley Pot Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Woodhouse Mountain Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and a sauna
Woodhouse Mountain Lodge offers 18 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor tennis court, an outdoor pool, and a sauna.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at North Restaurant serving guests of Woodhouse Mountain Lodge. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
North Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Lounge Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar
  • North Restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 110.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 110.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Kourawhero Country Lodge
Kourawhero Estate Hotel
Kourawhero Estate
Kourawhero Estate Hotel Warkworth
Kourawhero Estate Warkworth
Kourawhero Estate
Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Lodge
Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth
Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Lodge Warkworth

Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning accommodation and location.

My husband and I treated ourselves to a night at Woodhouse the night before departing New Zealand. It is only an hour and a half from Auckland airport despite being quite out of the way in amongst hilly sheep farms. Everything was wonderful...views, decor, food. The main lodge and the cabins have been beautifully decorated. Cabins are large with ample living area including a fireplace and a large bathroom with double shower and spa tub. Dinner and breakfast were delicious. Customer service was excellent. My only complaint...our spa bath and gas fireplace did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay for our 25th wedding anniversary. The highlight for us was a swim in the beautiful pool and the spa and sauna as the sun was setting. The breakfast was superb. A very special experience and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Panoramic Perfection. Intriguing Infrastructure. Helpful Hosts. Pleasant Peacocks and Pukekos. Rambling Rabbits. Great Gardens. Lovely Lodges. My heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff and all concerned for making our 38th wedding anniversary weekend a resounding success. PTL
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shouted the hubby one night away without the kids. Only an hour away from where we live. Amazing view, so nice & peaceful. Only downfall was the driveway to the place was narrow & we could not see upcoming vehicles approaching around the windy roads. The meals were overpriced a three course dinner (small portions) was $118 & breakfast was a-lot more. Otherwise overall a nice short getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rasesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
VERY remote but well worth the drive up the gravel road. The property itself is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, not great

Woodside Mountain Lodge is a nice hotel in a lovely location once you have driven the twists and turns of the five km of mostly gravel track to find it. Staff members were all very nice indeed. Breakfast and dinner were unremarkable; this is not haute cuisine. We think that they need to do more to merit the four stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yiran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is a bit outdated. Everything else is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge in a spectacular setting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Raphael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location near Auckland. The staff were amazing and friendly. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little remote down an unpaved road, but certainly well worth it once you arrive. Very peaceful and beautiful place. Great restaurant. Only small suggestion is to add USB charging for foreigner traveler’s convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Varvara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Great place, lovely staff. Really enjoyed our stay here. Definitely suggest having dinner there too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmira, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The staff was helpful, the accomodations were beautiful and the breakfast was superb. It couldn't have been better. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosamund

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s stunning! Modern and luxurious. The drive in is a tad challenging but worth it. The accommodation is fabulous. Amazing views. Great food. A special place. We loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mountain Retreat

Disappointing that the spa bath in room was non operational and apparently all spa baths were the same. Shower complicated control system. Tried to go fancy but failed. Included breakfast good but doesn't start until 8am. Dinner nice but exorbitantly overpriced. Single lane gravel road into property dangerous with lots of blind corners and cars travelling too fast. Had a number of near misses.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place to unwind and relax with great service and lovely views while dinning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent. Make the detour here!

We chose this to break the journey to Russell but, could not have been more pleased. 5km down a single track dirt road, slowly climbing up a dirt road. An amazing journey to get there and well worth it. DEFINITELY book dinner. Delicious food and a real destination hotel. We will definitely come back and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikram

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It exceeded my expectations in every way – from the amenities to the service. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic property experience!"
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Very luxurious and will book again. My only comment would be the road to the property was quite scary and dangerous. We drive a 4WD Ute and I’m so glad we do because we arrived in the evening and it was raining quite heavily. The roads became muddy and slippery and there is no lighting on the road. Other than that amazing stay!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the nicest place for the money I’ve EVER stayed. Quiet, beautiful setting with spacious, luxurious accommodations. Lodge is situated on top of a hill with panoramic views. “Villas” are widely spaced with big windows and verandahs to take in scenery. Generous tiled en-suite with two-headed shower, spa bath. Luxury is the word that comes to mind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024