Mels Retreat

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Mels Retreat in Te Kuiti offers a homestay experience with a sauna, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and outdoor seating area. Relaxing Amenities: The property features a picnic area, bicycle parking, breakfast in the room, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a work desk, and a dining area. Convenient Location: Located 66 km from Hamilton Airport and 21 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Mels Retreat provides scenic views of the garden and mountains. Highly rated for its sauna, spa, and location with a view.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maike
Australia Australia
“Great location on top of the hill with a view, close to Waitomo caving activites, great food in town at Stoked eatery. Mel had the heating on for us when we arrived, woke up to the gorgeous view and lots of beautiful friendly animals. Was only a...”
Jake
Australia Australia
“Everything was perfect, Mel put in a lot of effort to make it a lovely stay. Homemade food, animals outside, bed extremely comfortable, spa heated and ready to go. Everything was delightful.”
Katia
New Zealand New Zealand
“The bed is incredibly comfortable! The private sauna was amazing!”
Huimin
New Zealand New Zealand
“The bed is cozy and gives me the best sleep I’ve had in a long time, and the host is very nice.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Views were amazing hot tub great and a beer and wine on arrival plus great breakfast and snacks.. Mel was very welcoming.”
Patricia
Australia Australia
“Great views , very comfortable & all the little extras included to make our stay perfect . Highly recommended!”
Kimberly
United States United States
“First, Mel and Glenn-- they're so nice, so very accommodating, sat with us by a lovely fire pit overlooking their expansive valley view and talked about their family, domestic and farm animals, and hobbies, while we shared our stories and the...”
Stephanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, high above Te Kuiti. Well equipped room attached to owners house with use of hot tub, sauna and BBQ. Breakfast provided.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The place was quite, the room excellent and the chickens great fun!”
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Mel is a brilliant host and a wonderful person. The room was so homely and the extra touches were an added bonus. The view across the valley was breathtaking, and lovely animals all around. Their electricity had cut out when I arrived but they...”

Hosted by Mel

9.9
Host review score
Mel
We feel as though we have a true hidden gem with gorgeous spectacular views over looking the valley and town of Tekuiti, We have a private room with a large screen TV and Netflix with multiple channels, with a ensuite containing a handbasin, shower and toilet, We offer a continental breakfast with so many extras , 2 Robes for you to have a sauna or spa in , We have a large barbecue area that you can have a wine and relax with some lovely sounds of your choice or relax next to our open fire pit overlooking our stunning views, spa and sauna can be used anytime night or day. We have some very friendly animals also that love pats , like horses, shetland pony, sheep, cows, Rabbits, chooks , just to name a few.
Glen and Mel are friendly down to earth and here to make you feel at home, no ask is to big or to small, Mel was born and raised in the area moving away for work and returning with my husband after our working lives , although not yet retired we work smarter not harder, We both love animals and nature are into living off the grid and being as self sufficient as possible. Opening our beautiful home and land for our guests also to enjoy is what we strive for . Being kind always and staying humble are of the utmost importance to us both 😊
Te Kuiti town is a very friendly community , It is extremely safe where we are . Situated only 16 minutes to the Waitomo Caves , We recommend staying 2 nights to see and do what there is to offer, Bridal Veil Falls, Raglan popular beach, Hobbitan Village, are just a few of them.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mels Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.