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Behind the Bike Sheds

32 Waipiata Domain Rd. Waipiata, Waipiata, NZ

9.1 guest rating· 80 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Pet-Friendly Accommodation: Behind the Bike Sheds welcomes you to a pet-friendly retreat in Waipiata. Enjoy the tranquility of the mountain or garden views from select rooms, each equipped with a shared bathroom for your convenience.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free private parking and make use of bicycles to explore the scenic surroundings, ideal for cycling and fishing enthusiasts. The 24-hour front desk ensures all your needs are met promptly during your stay.

Explore the Outdoors: With Dunedin Airport just 83 km away, seize the opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and indulge in outdoor activities. Book your stay now at Behind the Bike Sheds for a memorable getaway.

Rooms & rates

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service (limited hours)

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>10-sq-foot room with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours) </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shared bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Sleeps 4 · 2× Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service (limited hours)

<p><strong>2 Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p>10-sq-foot room with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours) </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shared bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Queen Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · Queen bed

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture

Among the room amenities are an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating as well as an outdoor dining area and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Quadruple Room with Garden View

Sleeps 4 · 10 m² · 4× Bunk bed

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture

Among the room amenities are an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating as well as an outdoor dining area and garden views. The unit offers 4 beds.

Amenities

  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Parking
  • Secured parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Pets allowed
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Fishing nearby
  • Invoice provided
  • Japanese garden
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
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  • Packed lunches
  • Private picnics
  • Smoke alarms
  • Vegetarian menu options available

Location

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32 Waipiata Domain Rd. Waipiata, Waipiata, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.180 reviews

+ Great host+ Amazing facilities
Cleanliness9.1
Service9.3
Location9.1
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.1
Value for Money8.7

Cozy and tranquil, in Waipiata

10.0

A convenient stopping point on the rail trail cycle trip. A short walk to the Waipiata Tavern, which is famous for it's food. The property had lovely grounds for relaxing, and the cabin / room was cozy and warm, with very comfortable beds. My son and i enjoyed our stroll around the township, before dinner. The bathroom, is one of the 3 cabin units, and while not joined to the room, is only 10m away, but very modern, clean, with great water pressure, and good hot water (ideal after a long bike ride). The hosts, were very warm and welcoming on arrival, and were part of the breakfast banter, the following morning, before departure. The two accommodation cabins for the property were a bunk room, with 4 single beds (which my son and i stayed in), and a double room. booking both, would be ideal for a family travelling through. Which is likely what we will do next time. LOVED IT!!

A lack of WIFI, coupled with low cell coverage, was probably the only thing. However i didn't do the trip to hang out on my phone, so didn't care too much. Anything that was need to be checked, was done during dinner at the tavern across the road that did have free WIFI.

richard · NZ · 2026-04-08

Cozy, relaxing

8.0

Very cozy and comfortable, amazing views, owner very nice, breakfast was great, close to rail trail

Cooper · NZ · 2026-03-17

Guest review

10.0

Quiet, private and very comfortable.

Jacqui · NZ · 2026-02-28

Guest review

10.0

Debbie is a great hostess with great facilities

Mitchell · CA · 2026-02-25

Loved it

8.0

Perfect

Awesome

Louise · NZ · 2026-01-16

Fantastisch kort verblijf

10.0

De faciliteiten en de rust

Richard · NL · 2026-01-14

Good to know

Parking

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

Internet

No internet access available.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.