Hotels of Earth

The Rock

78 Waihirere Drive, Tuateawa, NZ

9.5 guest rating· 33 reviews

About this hotel

Prime Location

Situated in Tuateawa with a private beach area, The Rock offers a perfect retreat for nature lovers.

Luxurious Amenities

Featuring a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, and a cozy fireplace, this holiday home provides all the comforts of a home away from home.

Outdoor Entertainment

From barbecue facilities to a private patio overlooking the sea, guests can enjoy the stunning views and outdoor dining options during their stay.

Experience luxury and serenity at The Rock. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Rooms & rates

Two-Bedroom House

Sleeps 5 · 75 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Paid WiFi
  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Private parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
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  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Windsurfing

Location

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78 Waihirere Drive, Tuateawa, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.533 reviews

+ Stunning views+ Comfortable and clean+ Peaceful and private
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.8
Location9.8
Room Quality9.3
Amenities9.8
Value for Money9.3

A great place to stay for beautiful views and solitude

8.0

The view and location is beautiful. We had a bit of rain so we didn't get to fully enjoy the small deck as much as we would have liked to but the views from the windows were still great. The house is cozy and the fireplace works very well to heat the place up. The bed is comfy and it is very quiet, even with very windy night. There is also a beautiful rocky bay a short walk from the property, through some native bush. Highly recommend taking the time to do that on your stay.

We had soup one night and couldn't find a ladle anywhere so something could add to the kitchen. There is also a beautiful bath but the guest booklet says showers are prefered due to water restrictions etc. Just noting this as I specifically book places that have baths so that I can have them, as it's a novelty for me. So if I then get to accommodation and bath feels out of bounds, I am quite disappointed. Also there is quite a bit of gravel road driving, as mentioned by host and other guests. It is windy and there is quite a lot of damage from storms etc, so one way areas around corners. We unfortunately had a car speeding around one of the corners towards us which we had to dodge. Just something to keep in mind to go very slowly and be alert.

Joep · NZ · 2026-06-27

Stunning views with such a cozy house

10.0

The views were INCREDIBLE and the property was so cozy, we had such a great stay!

No binoculars to see the view ;)

Sarah · NZ · 2026-06-10

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful location! Had everything you needed including pantry basics, board games and books. A great spot to get away and unwind from it all.

Limited wifi with payment needed for more.

Jordan & Alysha · AU · 2026-06-02

Stunning views. Wonderfully peaceful.

10.0

There were wonderful views from every room in the house. The birdsong was very special. It was a 25 minute beautiful bush walk to the rocky seafront and a 12 minute drive to gorgeous sandy beaches. A perfect place to completely unwind.

We would have loved a bright light in the sitting room but realise that it would change the relaxed ambiance.

Paula · AU · 2026-05-05

An amazing spot to hideaway and enjoying a relaxing getaway.

10.0

The Rock is beautifully located with stunning water views. The spaces are well appointed, kitchen has everything you need, lounge room is comfortable, bedrooms large and an amazing outdoor deck facing the views.

It is worth noting for those not familiar with the area, the closest groceries are a 35min drive away along mostly all unsealed gravel roads. The roads were fine to drive in the hire car.

Alexandra · AU · 2026-03-31

Guest review

10.0

Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt in diesem schönen Ferienhaus in Neuseeland. Alles war sehr sauber. Der Ausblick war beeindruckend, und obwohl es etwas abgelegen liegt, war genau das das Besondere – die Ruhe war unglaublich wohltuend. Paul war zu jederzeit erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir würden es auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.

Kira1994 · DE · 2026-03-25

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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Managed by a private host