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9.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Mels Retreat

99 Awakino Road, Te Kuiti, nz

Mels Retreat - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy the sauna, hot tub, and sun terrace, along with free WiFi and private parking.

Charming Accommodations
Relax in front of the flat-screen TV, savor wine and fruits, and indulge in premium bed linen and towels.

Delightful Dining Options
Wake up to a continental breakfast, opt for breakfast in your room, or grill at the barbecue facilities.

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

The property will only accommodate the number of guests specified in the booking confirmation.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. 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. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.6
Exceptional96 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great service and frequently praise the stunning views.

Categories

Cleanliness8.2
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.7
Amenities9.7
Value for Money9.7
Food and Beverage9.7
Overall Experience10.0

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DionnzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

The view was spectacular ! Our kids love to see the dog, cats, pony and horses! Toys included for infants and toddlers! Sauna was nice, needs 20 minutes to heat up, very nice in a cold winter night with spa in evening. We made dinner on the heated terrace with BBQ, that was a great outdoor feel.

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DavidgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 10, 2026

"Potentially lovely place but soiled, unclean and disappointing"

5.0

The location is excellent and the facilities within the Garden room are good ,although the en-suite is tiny ,particularly the sink.

We arrived by car into the parking area by the gate into the property. Unfortunately I did not see the two large piles of dog faeces in the parking area. I stepped from the car straight onto one of them. I spent the first fifteen minutes of our stay cleaning my heavily soiled shoes and the pathway around the entrance. The lawn which has to be crossed to reach the garden room door also had signs of previous dog or cat faeces, despite recent rain. Mel came into the garden room shortly after our arrival, along with a cat, and immediately announced that "I was not expecting you". We explained about the dog faeces and she informed us that she has a large greyhound. The following morning we awoke to the meowing of another cat by the doors into the garden. There was a new pile of dog faeces adjacent to our parked car. I leave people to judge if they wish themselves or their children to stay here

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RachellenzNZ
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 7, 2026

"A quick overnight stay between locations so didn't really get to enjoy all the features."

8.0

Easy booking at the last minute, clean, spacious and comfortable room. Would've been good to have been provided with a small book/leaflet advising of the location of things - specifically the fridge and cooking facilities being outside of the room.

Not being advised of the fridge and cooking facilities being outside of the room - outside, under the porch. Am sure, it just slipped his mind and assumed I noticed these things before entering the room.

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AlessandranzNZ
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 4, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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JUNcnCN
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in May 28, 2026

"非常棒的民宿"

10.0

地理位置非常好,风景非常美!

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NadiaauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 22, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Love ❤️ everything! Mel was so lovely. The view was just beautiful. 😍 I love the animals, we were even allowed to pat the horses 🐎 and a pony. Love, love....love. Morning sun so beautiful I sat and watched the sunrise.

Nothing that I didn't like!

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DavidusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 7, 2026

"Friendly hosts and lots of food in the frig; great views of the town and hills"

9.0

The owners were super helpful and the view of the town was amazing. They stocked the frig with free food, snacks and drinks. We had the large room in front which was very comfortable; the shower was great too. The town doesn't offer that much but they have a great New World supermarket and we used Mel's as a base for visiting the caves.

Use their address to find their driveway up the hill but it's easy to find off the main road out of town.

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PeternlNL
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 2, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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nagarjunnzNZ
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 30, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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JanineauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 23, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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