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Woodhouse Mountain Lodge

★★★★★ 471 Wyllie Road, Warkworth, NZ

9 guest rating· 385 reviews

The five stars

Woodhouse Mountain Lodge 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: Swimming pool, Terrace, Sauna, Outdoor pool and Sun terrace.

Guests score it 9.0/10 across 385 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Private Villas and Suites

Experience ultimate comfort and privacy in our well-appointed private villas and suites amidst lush gardens and breathtaking mountain views. With spacious interiors and modern design, unwind in style and tranquility.

Exceptional Dining and Relaxation Areas

Indulge in a culinary journey at our 3 dining areas, relax in the cozy guest lounge or library, and savor a drink at the lounge bar. Enjoy the warmth of 4 open fires and the charm of wide verandahs, creating a welcoming atmosphere year-round.

Recreational Amenities for Every Taste

From the relaxing Sanarium to tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, sun deck, and hot tub, our lodge offers a variety of recreational activities for all guests to enjoy. Unwind, stay active, or simply bask in the serenity of our estate.

Book now for a memorable stay at Woodhouse Mountain Lodge on the Kourawhero Estate.

Rooms & rates

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Vista View Villa

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Furnished patio with valley views</p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch Smart TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Roll-in shower</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

King Villa

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>431-sq-foot room, furnished patio with mountain and partial ocean views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Indoor private hot tub and fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch Smart TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Hand-held showerhead</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Bush View Villa

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>431-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Indoor private hot tub and fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 42-inch Smart TV with satellite channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a separate bathtub and shower with a hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Roll-in shower</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Deluxe King Suite

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This suite includes a large king-sized bed that can be split into 2 Single beds, an espresso coffee machine, a fireplace, and telephone. Parking is available outside the villa. A hairdryer, iron, jug and a refrigerator are also included.

Two-Bedroom Villa

Sleeps 4 · 80 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This villa offers a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The villa provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as a terrace with mountain views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Junior Suite with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is consisted of of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Suite with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This suite offers a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
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  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Horse riding
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Solarium
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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471 Wyllie Road, Warkworth, NZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9385 reviews

+ Beautiful views+ Friendly staff+ Delicious food+ Serene location− Cleanliness issues− Amenities not fully functional− High prices for some offerings
Cleanliness8.1
Service9.6
Location9.6
Room Quality9.0
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.5

Guest review

4.0

The room was large, staff were friendly.however sometimes they give conflicting information even when asked outright direct questions

− Wasnt able to use any of the facilities which was disappointing as there wasnt much to do at all..pool was not heated, our bathtub in the hotel the buttons were not working, tennis court was advertised but it wasnt maintained at all (like mossy and dirty). Beds seem too lumpy and not comfy for me. For the price point and for them advertising it as a luxury place, it was quite a letdown.

Rochelle · NZ · 2026-07-19

Overall, our stay was disappointing, poor breakfast service, a faulty heater, and a genuinely unsafe

1.0

Nothing

− We had a really disappointing stay and honestly don’t think it was worth the money we paid. The breakfast experience was the biggest letdown. We specifically asked staff if we could order more than one breakfast, and we were told “of course you can.” Halfway through our meal, the manager came over to retract that and informed us it was actually only one order per person, and that we’d be charged extra if we wanted more. To make matters worse, the “big” breakfast was underwhelming to begin with, just egg, toast, and beans, hardly filling for the price. Being told we could order more and then having that reversed mid-meal, with the threat of extra charges, felt inconsistent and frankly disrespectful to guests. The room itself had issues too. The heater’s batteries didn’t work properly, we had to keep taking them out and putting them back in just to get it to function, which was frustrating, especially if you need reliable heating. On top of everything, the road leading to the hotel was genuinely concerning. It’s steep and narrow, with only enough space for one car despite being a two-way street, making it stressful and even dangerous to navigate, especially at night or when passing oncoming traffic. Between the mixed messaging from staff, the poor value for the breakfast, the faulty heater, and the hazardous access road, this stay fell far short of expectations. We wouldn’t return, and we’d think twice before recommending this hotel to others.

Bea Allyson · PH · 2026-07-19

Guest review

5.0

The view, the bed was comfortable and the location was excellent.

− The set menu for dinner was average, not very tasty and a bit overpriced for what we got. It was my birthday and I was a bit disappointed that there was no note in the room to wish me a happy birthday and no special plate with dessert saying happy birthday 😔

Wanda · NZ · 2026-07-11

Guest review

8.0

The food was fantastic. Bet food i have had anywhere

− They had no TV, road leading to the accommodation

William · NZ · 2026-07-11

Guest review

6.0

Bathroom had nice facilities.

− The room was not clean. Carpet not vacuumed and dust on everything. Dead bird in the patio.The couch had a stain on it. The heat pump was very noisy. For the room price I expected better. Food and drinks overpriced.

Brigitte · NZ · 2026-07-04

Make it seem more luxurious than it actually is, needs a lot of maintenance and cleaning done.

4.0

Dinner was nice but a bit overpriced, sauna was decent and bed was comfy.

− No tv, bath jets were not working and it says there was a tennis court but was very run down and not in working order.

Taryn · NZ · 2026-06-24

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Woodhouse Mountain Lodge 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 note that there is a 2.5% surcharge when you pay with a all credit cards, and a 4.0% surcharge will apply to payments by American Express. This charge will show up on your receipt/invoice as a credit card surcharge . Payments by EFTPOS or direct credit do not incur a surcharge.

The property does not accept cash payments.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Parking

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

›Internet

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

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 2 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 110 per person per night when using an existing bed.

People 2 years old and over stay for NZD 110 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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