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Rapaura Watergardens

Auckland · New Zealand

586 Tapu-Coroglen Road, RD5View location

10.0/10Excellent28 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service10.0/1010.0
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.6/109.6
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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About Rapaura Watergardens

Rapaura Water Gardens Boutique Accommodation is a popular choice amongst travelers in Thames, whether exploring or just passing through. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience.

24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, BBQ facilities, coffee shop are just some of the facilities on offer. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, heating, wake-up service.

Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including garden, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. Rapaura Water Gardens Boutique Accommodation is an excellent choice from which to explore Thames or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

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When you stay at Rapaura Watergardens in Coromandel Forest Park, you'll be 10 minutes by car from Tararu Bay. This guesthouse is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Wilson Bay and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Goldmine Experience.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Tararu Bay 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Wilson Bay 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Goldmine Experience 24 km / 14.9 mi
Burke Street Wharf 24.1 km / 15 mi
Victoria Park 24.4 km / 15.2 mi
The Treasury 24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Thames Historical Museum 24.7 km / 15.3 mi
School of Mines & Mineralogical Museum 24.7 km / 15.3 mi
Thames Coastal Walkway 24.7 km / 15.4 mi
Thames Hospital 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
Thames War Memorial Civic Centre 25.2 km / 15.7 mi
Goldfields Shopping Centre 25.2 km / 15.7 mi
Hauraki Rail Trail Thames 25.5 km / 15.9 mi
Mercury Bay Estate 30.6 km / 19 mi
Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park 33.4 km / 20.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 2
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • FireplaceExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
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  • Dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • CHALET PARK VIEWCHALET • PARK VIEWCHA.PV

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    CHALET
    View / characteristic
    PARK VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

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    Rapaura Watergardens

    CHALET PARK VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    CHALET
    View / characteristic
    PARK VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: CHA.PV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE PARK VIEWDOUBLE • PARK VIEWDBL.PV

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    PARK VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Limited room details from hotel

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    DOUBLE PARK VIEW

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    PARK VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.PV

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Rapaura Watergardens

10.0
Excellent
28 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
10.0 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Stephen
A very special property. Personally loved it. Cosy rustic accomodation in an amazingly beautiful natural setting. Marc and Sasha were both excellent hosts and provided fantastic advice for our trip around the Coromandel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2026
Greg
Beautiful. The watergardens are so peaceful and the longer walk to the waterfall for swimming was worth the climb.
Our \" house\" was beautifully decorated and breakfast was great with all we could want.
A hidden gem well worth the trip.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Michelle
Great staff, beautiful location , very quiet, very attentive responses to questions prior to arrival
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
John
The place is idyllic!! Beautiful gardens and waterfalls all to ourselves after the place closes. Breakfast in our own house. Peace and quiet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2026
Suzanne
Rapaura WaterGardens is absolutely magical. Imagine a cottage nestled in your own secret garden, 64 acres of lush bushes, native trees, lily ponds, flowers in bloom, gurgling streams, walking paths, green mounds of grass everywhere, and a gorgeous waterfall. Hard to not pinch yourself when you look out the sparkling windows gazing at nature, with the occasional ducks passing by and the birds singing their song. As you sit in your cozy cottage, luxurious in all the necessities, comfy in the most charming way, you just can’t help but feel grateful that you chose to stay 4 nights.
Learning bits of the history that created this special place over 50 years ago and knowing that Sacha and Serena have taken it over from their late mummy as custodians and hosts with Super Ross, who we’ve not met, as the groundskeeper, can’t help but make us feel like family. What a special place this is, one that is in the spirit of a country known for its natural beauty and kind folks.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
William
beautiful facilities, great staff, wonderful garden, quite and remote
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Carl
Gorgeous property.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Kim
A perfect start to our New Zealand vacation. Please be aware that you will have no cell phone service but that is part of the allure.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2024
Jacqueline
Beautiful garden views, well appointed spaces and excellent service.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2023
Jennifer

Stay in paradise

This is a really beautiful place to spend a few nights. Setting is in a rainforest with waterfall and lovely gardens. It is a unique experience that is hard to find now. Sacha is a wonderful host.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2023
Frances
Beautifully quiet and peaceful. Great spot to recharge in.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2022
Mark
We had a great stay.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2022
Eileen
Amazing gardens with long walks, ponds, sculptures, ducks, waterfalls. Very quiet and out of the way. Host left very nice fixings for breakfast and read very friendly and helpful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2020
Elvie
Amazing hosts Sally and Sacha made us feel welcome and special. Excellent stay in a unique bush setting.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Beautiful gardens and the cottage was amazing. We were there for a friends wedding and the staff went above and beyond! Only advice would be to request a fan in the cottage, it was very warm well into the evening and as the cottages are surrounded by the garden and trees there are too many mossies to be comfortable leaving windows open
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
It is Paradise for us. We felt like a pair of Film Stars and relaxed completely after the busy family Christmas celebrations.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Such a stunning location with bush walks, tranquil gardens and lovely hosts.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2019
David
All very good. Walk around gardens is a great way to relax.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
If you want someplace and tranquility for a day or so this is the place, a rustic cottage set in beautiful gardens.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2018
Leena
Lovely gardens and the nicest staff. Wonderful to swim on the waterfall!

Location & surroundings

Rapaura Watergardens
586 Tapu-Coroglen Road, RD5, Thames, New Zealand

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