Title: Waiora cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waiora cottage Cottage in Hautere with kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99197400/99197351/w1024h665x0y10-84a0301b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99197400/99197351/77cec27e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99197400/99197351/w856h683x84y0-09df6167.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99197400/99197351/w1030h565x0y63-d57e4209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99197400/99197351/w1030h555x0y68-01a58e68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Surrounded by nature, Waiora cottage offers a tranquil retreat with an open-air bath and a garden. Unwind on the balcony, enjoy continental breakfast or take in the serene views from the terrace. With free private parking and WiFi, this cozy home is perfect for relaxing getaways. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning £124 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waiora cottage Located in Otaki, Waiora cottage offers an open-air bath, a garden and a barbecue. This property has a balcony, free private parking and free Wifi. The vacation home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy a continental breakfast. Waiora cottage has a picnic area. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and canoeing are possible nearby. They have recently reopened the Otaki Gorge Road providing access to Tararua Park which is at the bottom of the Tararua Ranges. This is a lovely are to visit with some amazing walks and swimming available. The nearest airport is Kapiti Coast Airport, 17 miles from the accommodation. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32434500/32434465/88959da6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garden cottage Te Horo Hautere - Hot tub - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 47 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=32434465&PinnedHotelID=32434465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114220000/114213100/114213009/b345b549.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy pods, 2 minutes walk from beach - pet friendly! 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Put in the outside rubbish bin. It is ideal if you can provide a doggie bed, please don't let your pet on the furniture ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area Hautere is home to this cottage. Otane Market and Lindale Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nga Manu Nature Reserve and Kapiti Marine Reserve. [Visit our Hautere travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hautere.dx692483258534264832) [View more Cottages in Hautere](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hautere-Cottages.d692483258534264832-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.82069,175.1876&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:f%7CbxFoigl%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40U%40S%40Q%40U%40U%40SBS%40SBUBQBUBQBUBQDSDSBQDSDSDQFSDSDOFSFQDQHOFQFQFQHOFQHOHQHOFMJOHMHOHOJMJOHOJKJOJIJOJKLKJKJKLMJGLKJKLILILKLGLILILGLENILELGLENELENENELENCNELCNANCLANCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%3FLDNBN%40LBNDNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLFLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLJLHLHJJLJJFLLJJJJLJJJJNJHJNJJHNJNHLJJHRHLHNHLHNHPHNFPHNFPFPFNFPFPFPFRDNDRFRDPDRDPBRDRDRBPBTBPBTBPBT%40R%40RBR%40T%40T%40P%40R%40T%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRATATAPATARCTAPATCTCPCRCRCRCPETEPCTEPEPEPGTEPERGPGPGPGPGNGPGPINGPILIRILINILINIPKJINKNILKJKNKJKNKJMJKJKJMJKHMJKJMHMFMJMHMFMHMHODMFMDMHODMDODMDODMDOBOBMBOBO%40MDO%3FOBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCMCOCOCMEOEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMEMIMIMGMIMKMGMIKKMKKIMKKKKKMKKKKOKKKOKKIMKOKOIMIOIOKMGOIMISIMGQIOGQGQGSIMEQGQGQESEQGUEQEQEUCQEQEUCQCSCSCSCQCUAUCQAUASAUAQAUAU%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mRmWlDc20RjNE--e0p0i0yf98IE=) Hautere, Wellington ### What's nearby - Otaki Gorge - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Otaki Beach - 19 min drive - 8.2 miles - Peka Peka Beach - 21 min drive - 13.1 miles - Waikanae Beach - 24 min drive - 16.2 miles - Paraparaumu Beach - 29 min drive - 19.3 miles ### Getting around - Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 32 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Sixty Six - ‬14 min drive - ‪River Cottage Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mum's Sushi - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Cafe at Harrison's - ‬17 min drive - ‪Streetwise - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waiora cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Waiora cottage? > As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waiora cottage on 20 Oct 2025 start from £124.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hautere-Hotels-Waiora-Cottage.h99197351.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Waiora cottage? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waiora cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waiora cottage located? > Situated in Hautere, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Otaki Gorge and within 6 miles (10 km) of Otaki Dog Park and Otaki Museum. Otaki River Walks and Otane Market are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waiora cottage Reviews 10 ### 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph R. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage and very relaxing Really enjoyed this lovely spot. Very nice to sit out on the porch and take it in the view with dinner and a drink. Also drive down to the beach and had a nice walk. ##### Joseph R. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah G. 20 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful stay in the country We had a lovely stay, the property had all amenities needed. It was perfect for our small getaway. ##### Sarah G. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cansu I. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a magical stay The cottage was super cute. It had everything you might need. It was amazing to wake up to the rural view. ##### Cansu I. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsteen M. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! My partner and I stayed here as a little getaway for our 2 year anniversary, and we loved it! The space was clean and tidy, the bed was very comfy, and overall it was a great place to recharge and relax. The two dogs were a very friendly welcoming committee. ##### Kirsteen M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne G. 17 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Silence on the home front Was a nice relax stay the bath was awesome my wife loved every moment of it ##### Wayne G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michel D. 24 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Our stay here was twofold. One: quality time together and Two: a tryout for the young dogs in a boarding kennel not far away. The last night the dogs stayed with us. The bach was awesome. Very well laid out and complete. If anything, we couldn’t find any ice cube trays so our G&T was a bit make do. For the rest just great. Hear the moreporks at night, swim in the river at Pots Reserve. Best kept secret: Kuku Beach. Don’t go there folks to keep it a secret 😁 ##### Michel D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Thank you to the Host who was fabulous, wonderful stay thank you! ##### Lee Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mercure Norwich Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Mercure-Norwich-Hotel.h462809.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Petit Palais](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cervinia-Hotels-Hotel-Petit-Palais.h36127714.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Rojales](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rojales-Hotels.d6023836.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Indoor Pools in Torremolinos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torremolinos-Hotels-Hotels-With-Indoor-Pools.0-0-d10205-tHotelswithIndoorPools.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near The Quarry Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/The-Quarry-Park-Hotels.0-l553248621555971346-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Taormina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taormina-Hotels.d4915.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Barcelona](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d179992-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Parking in Oxford City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oxford-City-Centre-Oxford-Hotels-Hotel-With-Parking.0-n6186736-0-thotelwithparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Blackrock](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackrock-Hotels.d6343099.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Portus Cale Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Portus-Cale-Hotel.h694681.Hotel-Information) > > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [The George in Rye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rye-Hotels-The-George-In-Rye.h1383199.Hotel-Information) > > [Follis Cottage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Hotels-Follis-Cottage.h44456534.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Bucharest (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/otp/ist/bucharest-to-istanbul) > > [Flights from Chek Lap Kok (HKG) to Shanghai (PVG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/hkg/pvg/hong-kong-to-shanghai) > > [Flights from Bengaluru (BLR) to Manchester (MAN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/blr/man/bengaluru-to-manchester) ### Packages > [Lodore Falls](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lodore-Falls-Keswick.d553248621533024783.Attraction) > > [Dubai](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/golf-holidays/1079/Dubai) > > [all inclusive holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays) ### Holiday Rentals > [Lazio Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Lazio.d6048637.Holiday-Rental-Destinations) > > [Scottish Borders Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Scottish-Borders.d6051155.Holiday-Rental-Destinations) ### General > [Visit Makadi Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makadi-Bay.dx6051101)