Offering a garden and garden view, The Whare Rural Retreat is located in Hastings, 4.1 km from Splash Planet and 26 km from Pania of the Reef Statue. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 25 km from McLean Park. With free WiFi, this guest house offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. For guests with children, the guest house provides outdoor play equipment. A bicycle rental service is available at The Whare Rural Retreat. Bluff Hill Lookout is 29 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport, 26 km from The Whare Rural Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Hastings
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Leo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A peaceful, relaxed atmosphere with good support from the hosts and plenty of privacy. The cottage was small and perfectly formed. Unusual to have the kitchen and bathroom facilities in a caravan but they were clean and easy to use.
  • Vicki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fabulous hosts, so easy to chat with. Definitely quirky but just relax and you'll love it. The Whare has great vibes and we had the best sleep, it's so peaceful. Highly recommended.
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really grateful to Matthew and Diane for their hospitality. The Whare is quirky but very cosy. Very serene location which, with different personal circumstances, would have been very relaxing.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Whare Rural Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about The Whare Rural Retreat

  • Check-in at The Whare Rural Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Whare Rural Retreat is 1.3 miles from the centre of Hastings. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Whare Rural Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at The Whare Rural Retreat include:

    • Twin

  • The prices at The Whare Rural Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.