Stumbling across Wai-knot on trip advisor with only 3 reviews I was dubious but with the retro caravans I would call this hideaway a glamping experience.||On checking in I was pleasantly surprised. Attention to detail was thoughtful with the finishing touches, the regenerated plantings provide a tranquil atmosphere and the bird life you hear in the trees all around you are amazing. However, heed Sally-Anne's warnings of the mozzies! They come out in force at night! ||The shared facility's of the WhareNui are a slightly new experience for myself but very clean and tidy with sufficient amenities available. It's a very peaceful & relaxing environment but right on the doorstep of the main town center.||Sally-Anne has created a home away from home with no attention to detail missed and succeeds in bringing her Maori heritage and the NZ kiwiana together. Fantastic...
Read moreMy wife and I spent a few days in Waiheke to start our adventure in New Zealand. What a great choice to stay at waiKnot. We stayed in one of the caravans and it was awesome. It was clean comfortable and peaceful. ||The shows rooms and toilets were modern and very clean. The kitchen/ dining area had everything you need. There was also free WiFi as well as facilities to do laundry. ||It’s about 10-15 minute walk to the Beach, a beautiful coastline. And there are some great restaurants by the beach as well. ||By the beach is the bus stop which runs frequently into the main town and back to the ferry port. The people in the neighbourhood were very friendly and helpful.||The owners were a pleasure and did their best to make us feel comfortable. A great place to go and relax. Next trip to New Zealand we will definitely be back....... I...
Read moreAbsolutely gorgeous buildings, beautifully and thoughtfully styled, with amazing garden. Lots of thoughtful touches. Building layout was more like a hostel accommodation than glamping, with our ‘private room’ being in the same unit as the bathroom shared by all guests. This is not what I was expecting when I booked based on photos, had I been aware of this layout I would have preferred booking one of the caravans. In saying this Friday night was very enjoyable & peaceful. Unfortunately our experience was really let down on Saturday night by other guests who partied until the wee hours, even after asking them to turn off their music at midnight. Due to the layout of our ‘private room’ the party goers were in and out of the toilet & bathrooms turning on lights & slamming...
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