Warkworth Lodge

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We enjoyed our stay, the place nice quiet had all the facilities we needed and was close to the shops. Conveniently located, short drive to Matakana and local attractions. We stay again!

I had stayed here in the past. I returned expecting a similar experience- for my recent 6 night stay. Unfortunately, I was let down. However, I would like to thank the female duty manager who was on between the evening of Friday 28 and Monday the 31st - she was very helpful and quick to resolve issues - if it hadn’t been for her I would have left on my 2nd night. The communal kitchen and lounge area are nice spaces to reside.

I had come off a 30 hour flight from the UK - I checked in to the small twin room 5 in the main house. The single bed mattresses were so uncomfortable I couldn’t sleep. There were no other rooms available until my 2nd night, where I was asked to pay to upgrade another guests room so I could stay in the room they had booked. This meant that on average for my 6 night stay I was paying $210 per night. I was so exhausted I just wanted a comfortable bed to sleep. That evening I arrived back to find my new room (the snug room) window open. Closing it I quickly realised it was disguising a stench emanating from the en-suite (either damp or sewage). The smell was so strong you couldn’t sleep with it. The helpful duty manage quickly moved me to one of the self contained units- where I spent the next 3 nights in comfort (thank you). I was then moved back into the house for my remaining 2 nights (room 6). The room was okay but the road noise was excessive. The hottub and pool were both milky indicating chemical imbalances. After my 6 night stay I left feeling more tired than I arrived.

Amazing host, cozy house and good beds! Relaxing stop while traveling. Beautiful park and market nearby. Swimmingpool and jacuzzi for use. The manager/ host was the kindest we have seen so far, great conversation too. Loved it! If we go that direction again, we definitely come back. Thanks! Nha mihi!

Beautiful old building. Has alot of history. Having a pool and spa pool.

Small room and uncomfortable bed.

A delightful old but beautifully presented property handy for town and the river. Liz and Geoff have obviously worked hard to make the communal areas welcoming. The inside and outsides sitting areas were spacious allowing guests to mingle or not as preferred. The kitchen is well equipped with a good supply of crockery etc. as a solo traveller it was a pleasant opportunity to chat to other guests and Liz. Would certainly recommend

A delightful old well maintained property with welcoming host. I stayed in the main house and enjoyed the communal areas. Being on my own it was a pleasant change to chat with others using the kitchen etc. Very handy for access to town and the river, quiet and yet only a very short distance to the highway north. As it was raining I didn’t make use of the pool but sitting on the veranda watching the rain was very relaxing.

Clean sheets on bed.

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Absolutely beautiful stay. we stayed at the creek retreat on hepburn creek road this time although we have stayed at Warkworth lodge on many occasions over the years both are awaome to stay at. The Staff and owners Liz & Geoff are very warm and welcoming people we will be returning for our next break away from home