Cheap hotels in Waipiata

My adult daughter and I had a great stay in Waipiata. A big thank you to Deborah for creating a property with such a great feel and for the very comfortable stay. We had a few mishaps on the rail trail and we’re running very late. Deborah went to the trouble of ringing us to check we were ok and waited up until we arrived.

The home and gardens were stunning. There was so much to look at and enjoy. It was very comfortable and warm. The hosts had lit the fire and the lights were on, it was very welcoming. We loved the pigs and the wee cat! Can’t wait to return.

Eden Cottage lived up to its name - it couldn’t have been more perfect! The views out every window are utterly sublime - there is the layered and dramatic Maniototo mountains beyond the rolling green hills and we were allowed to walk up the inviting path towards them in the evening, on a blissful walk with dramatic skies overhead that words can’t describe. The cottage itself is utterly charming and has everything you need, including a bloody awesome wee wood-burner which was stoked to the top with wood and ready to light, which we did. Upon getting cosy, a visitor arrived at the door, Polly the cat. Now I’m a serious cat person, my friend more of a dog woman but Polly gave that dog woman so much love I made a photo shoot to forever convince her why cats are great. Polly is gorgeous, the perfect cat, the perfect finishing touch on a perfect cottage with perfect views… super comfy beds - I slept like an absolute queen (and I’m a terrible sleeper) in my single bed - I literally didn’t move. Lovely linens throughout, and that delicious rural silence to help zzzz off. The family were lovely, friendly and extremely accommodating right down to the ‘no one is booked for tonight, so no rush to be off by checkout time’ text we received the next morning. And Chloe’s artwork - wow she’s so talented! The paintings in the bedrooms - just made me smile so much - you’ll have to go to see it, and the photo of four trees in the living room - windswept, dramatic, beautifully composed, framed - and my excitement the next day to see those same four trees in the distance out my bedroom window. This place is Eden, in terms of my aesthetics. You just know very good people are nearby, and have thought of you when you’re snug in Eden Cottage. I’ll be spreading the word about this absolute wee gem, and oh my goodness I’ll be back. It’s just metres from the rail trail, which as it happens is what we did the next day, my friend having turned up from Wanaka with a couple of e-bikes.

We liked the spaciousness & character of the lodge.

The accommodation had everything you could ever need. It was beautiful, clean, quiet and comfortable. I will definitely return.

Clean , well appointed and close to the village

Everything especially having an ensuite

I could not recommend a better place to stay, the hosts were very welcoming and the facilities were excellent.