Waitakere Resort & Spa – A Favorite for Families in Auckland
About the Hotel
Rainforest Accommodation Options
Waitakere Resort & Spa offers 26 rooms including Deluxe Rooms with Juliet balconies overlooking native rainforest and city views, Premier Rooms with 43sqm space and large balconies, and self-contained Garden Apartments with kitchenettes. The Gate Villa features two bedrooms, full kitchenette, and extensive decks. Rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, tea/coffee facilities, and free WiFi. Some rooms have spa baths and accessible features.
Restaurant with Panoramic Views
The onsite restaurant serves New Zealand cuisine using local produce with panoramic views of rainforest and Auckland city. The menu includes steak and cheese pie, lamb kebab, and plant-based options. High Tea is available weekends from 12pm-3pm featuring sweets, savories, scones, and boutique teas. A new dessert menu and a la carte dinner options showcase fresh local ingredients.
Spa and Recreation Facilities
Wairua Day Spa offers massages, facials, and body treatments using Pure Fiji products. Facilities include a dry sauna, outdoor heated pool, and small gymnasium. The property features 30 hectares of native rainforest with walking trails. Team activities include archery, abseiling, and canyoning through AWOL Adventures. The resort provides petanque courts and direct access to Waitakere Ranges walking tracks.
West Auckland Location
Located 35km from Auckland city center and Auckland International Airport, within Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. The property is accessible via Scenic Drive, Forest Hill Road, and West Coast Road. Nearby attractions include Arataki Visitor Centre (10-minute drive), Piha Beach with black sand, Karekare Beach, and numerous rainforest walking tracks. The area offers mountain biking, surfing, and beach activities.
Guest Services Available
Services include daily room service, luggage storage, laundry service, and complimentary parking. The conference center features the Tui Room (60 theater-style seats), Kereru Room with breakout spaces, and Fantail Room (35 seats). Wedding planning services include ceremony coordination, reception dining, and accommodation packages. Gift vouchers are available for spa treatments and dining experiences.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
