Title: Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=71992062&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio Holiday home in Cape Foulwind with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio ![Property grounds - Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio (Cape Foulwind)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71992100/71992062/0525b8cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio (Cape Foulwind)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71992100/71992062/0bf13bfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils - Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio (Cape Foulwind)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71992100/71992062/0c1b070b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio (Cape Foulwind)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71992100/71992062/21cd701b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio (Cape Foulwind)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71992100/71992062/778ef952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Surrounded by serene native gardens, Upepo - The Garden Room offers a tranquil retreat with a private deck, TV, and simple yet well-equipped kitchen. Enjoy stunning sea views on the Cape Foulwind Walkway or explore Old Ghost Road from this peaceful base. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio Surround yourself with pure tranquillity in one of the South Island’s most pristine spots, boasting breath-taking sea views and bursting with native wildlife. Welcome to Upepo - The Garden Room. From the Swahili word meaning to breath or flow, Upepo - The Garden Room seeks to bring peace and serenity to your West Coast getaway as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty around you. Enjoy the privacy of your own self-contained studio room in an immaculately kept guesthouse, where the only thing superior to the award-winning gardens is the warm hospitality of your host as and when you’d like it. A cosy evening on the couch in front of the TV might be just the ticket after an adventurous day on the walking and cycle trails. Prepare meals in your simple yet well-equipped kitchen, before retiring for the evening in your comfy queen size bed. On those warm summer days, take your living outdoors to your private deck where views of the garden and a soundtrack of native birdsong are sure to plunge you into a state of bliss. Upepo - The Garden Room is located in stunning Cape Foulwind, just 12 minutes from the township of Westport, and 10 minutes from the airport. Close to the end of Old Ghost Road, this spot is a great launch pad for exploring this exquisite part of the West Coast. Cycle the completed section of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail, or take a stroll on the Cape Foulwind Walkway to catch a glimpse of native New Zealand fur seals as they lounge about on the rocks. If you fancy winding down with something a little bit special at the end of the day, there’s a massage therapist just down the road, as well as a great pub for a bite! Take a deep breath and find sublime serenity, here at Upepo - The Garden Room. Westport Airport transfers may be available if required. If you are interested in this service, please enquire directly with us.This property is a self-contained studio attached to a main dwelling that will be occupied during your stay. There is also another detached, self-contained property on this section that may be occupied during your stay. Please note that there are no pets are not allowed on this propertyPlease note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119630000/119626700/119626621/71776756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Native Timber Studio deep in the Kahurangi NP Little Wanganui £93 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=119626621&PinnedHotelID=119626621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96054700/96054627/ebb5d415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Coast 2 by Tiny Away Birchfield - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available £133 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=96054627&PinnedHotelID=96054627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104810000/104807500/104807421/a388ea1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax at "Rocky Point" - a private, modern home w/cliff views of the Tasman Sea. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio Cape Foulwind 601836 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.75421,171.47498&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vfy%7DFseru_%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40S%40U%40S%40UBU%40Q%40UBSBUBQBUBQBUDSDSBSDQDSDSFQDSFODSFQFQFQFQFSFQHMHSFOHOHSHMHOHMHOJOHMJOHOJKJMJKJOJKLKJKJKLMJKLKLGJMLGLKLILILGLGNELILGLGNELGLENENCLENENCLENANCNALCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDLBNDLDNBLDNDNFLDLFLFNDLHLFLFLHLHLJLFLHJJLJJJLLJJLJJJJJJJJNJLJJJNHNJLHNHNHLJNHLFRHNHNFNHPFPFRFPHPDPFPFRDNFRDPDRDRDPBRDRDRBTBPBTBPBTBR%40TBP%40T%40T%40R%40T%40R%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAPATATARATATCPATCRCTCPCTCPCTETENCTEPEPETEPGPERGPGPEPIPGPGPGRIPGLIRILGPINKNILINILKNINKLKLKLKNKJKJKJMJKJMJKLMJKJMFMHMJMHMFMHMFMHODMFMFMDOFODMDOBMDODM%40ODOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOCMAOAOCOCMEOAOEMEOCOEMEMGOEMGMGMIOEMGMIMGMIMKMIKKMGMKKMMKKKKKMKKKKOKKKMKMIMKOIOKMIOIMIOIOIQIMGSIQIMGSGQGQGQGQGQEQGSEQGQEUEQEQCUEOEUCUCQCUCQCUCSAUAQCUAUASAUAUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pkkNlpCIqBJthjUi3H3QpuV4rqU=) Cape Foulwind, West Coast #### What's nearby - Cape Foulwind Lighthouse \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Carters Beach \- 7 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Tauranga Bay Seal Colony \- 9 min drive \- 4.1 miles - Punakaiki Beach \- 46 min drive \- 49.9 miles - Pancake Rocks \- 46 min drive \- 50.4 miles #### Getting around - Westport (WSZ) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Donaldos - ‬9 min drive - ‪Star Tavern - ‬6 min walk - ‪Donaldo's Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Bayhouse Cafe - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio? ### What time is check-in at Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio? ### What time is check-out at Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio? ### Where is Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Upepo - The Garden Room - Cape Foulwind Studio Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger H. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a great location Brian was a great host and the studio was really nice. Cape Foulwind is such a magic spot and the studio was in an ideal location to do lots. Loved our time there ##### Roger H. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little enclave of "paradise" !! Very comfortable unit in a Beautiful garden-like setting! Brian the host couldn't have been better -- great suggestions on places to see and thanks to do in the area. He also had several recommendations for our follow journey to the Marlborough area. One of the best accommodations in our two month trip to New Zealand! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Place in Wonderful West Coast Amazing Studio Room that fully lived up to its name of the "Garden Room". Wonderfully appointed studio room with excellent fittings, linen, en-suite shower and kitchen located near the Cape Foulwind Lighthouse and 15 minutes from Westport and the Airport. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jenny 13 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Our unit offered a table and chairs from where we looked out on the garden and native bush. Our host gave us information about the local area and further afield.. ##### jenny Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn B. 16 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and wonderful host. Really great communication fron Brian, well set up, comfortable room and a beautiful setting. Lovely quiet base from which to explore the area, and Brian is an excellent host, going out of his way to be helpful. Wonderful - highly recommend. ##### Glenn B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### helen j. 10 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Island Holiday without the island... Such a cool spot to unwind with so much to do in the area if you love the outdoors. We were in Cape Foulwind for a 70th and what a perfect spot for a weekend celebration. Aside from the party we rode our bikes, hiked, swum, paddled our surf ski and enjoyed the Star Tavern. Love the climate and the scenery is West Coast at it's best! ##### helen j. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn B. 2 Mar 2025 ##### Glenn B. 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