Is Dons Place really a five-star hotel?

Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Dons Place

★★★★★ 41 Marina Drive, Waikawa, NZ

9 guest rating· 71 reviews

The five stars

Dons Place holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Terrace and Sun terrace.

Guests score it 9.0/10 across 71 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Apartment with Spectacular Sea Views

Spacious & Well-Equipped : Enjoy a comfortable stay in our 2-bedroom apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, and a terrace offering stunning sea views.

Convenient Amenities : Benefit from free WiFi, parking, and airport transfers. Additionally, indulge in the outdoor dining area and barbecue facilities, or opt for grocery delivery to make your stay hassle-free.

Explore Nature : Immerse yourself in the beauty of Waikawa Bay with hiking trails nearby and a lush garden to relax in after a day of adventure.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Dons Place. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Rooms & rates

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Apartment

Sleeps 4 · 130 m² · Twin bed

Desk
Private bathroom
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee machine

This spacious apartment consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The apartment also provides guests with a barbecue. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this apartment also provides a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Free Parking
Accessible parking
Mini golf
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Airport drop off
Airport pick up
BBQ facilities
Canoeing
Car hire
Cashless payment available
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus

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Contactless check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Diving
Express check-in/check-out
Face masks for guests available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Fishing
Garden
Grocery deliveries
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Heating
Hiking
Invoice provided
Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing rules followed
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Smoke alarms
Sun terrace
Terrace

Location

41 Marina Drive, Waikawa, NZ

Check-in: from 03:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Check-out: until 10:00 AM

What guests say971 reviews

+ Friendly host+ Great location and views+ Good for families− Dated furniture− Uncomfortable mattresses− Shared property issues

Cleanliness8.3

Service9.8

Location9.3

Room Quality8.3

Amenities8.8

Value for Money9.3

Highly recommend it. Thank you Don, your place is awesome
10.0
The serenity, views and location
Kelly · AU · 2026-04-30

Guest review
8.0
Amazing views, excellent facilities and wonderfully comfortable bed
Kate · NZ · 2026-04-05

Excellent host and great value for money
8.0
It is clear that Don puts a great amount of effort in to making it a nice place to stay. Every cupboard has some sort of "bonus" in it that I didn't expect and highly appreciated. I feel like my money was well spent and would have felt the same if the price was higher. Good on ya Don.
− The double bed was okay but the two single beds were both way too soft and not very nice for an adult to sleep in
Mike · NZ · 2026-04-03

Great views but lacking some essentials like reliable Wifi.
4.0
The view was beautiful. There was bacon, bread, milk, eggs and margarine in the fridge. A nice thoughtful gesture. We didn't use any of it though as we had our own groceries.
− The Wifi was extremely slow and patchy, not ideal for someone who has to work whilst traveling. The beds were very spongy and gave us sore backs. The lighting in the lounge room does not work. Very high on a hill, impossible to go for a walk or to the shops.
S · AU · 2026-03-18

Great location & host Don, & spectacular views
10.0
The location and view was spectacular
Karen · AU · 2026-03-08

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Dons Place really a five-star hotel?: Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children ages 10 and older are allowed.

Children from 10 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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