Relax a Lodge
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9.0Outstanding
(257 Ratings)
"The pigs , the pool, the premises but most of all the people ,wonderful hosts."
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Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Located in Kerikeri, 12 miles from Opua Forest, Relax a Lodge provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Outdoor Cooking
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.0Outstanding
(257 Ratings)
"The pigs , the pool, the premises but most of all the people ,wonderful hosts."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The pigs , the pool, the premises but most of all the people ,wonderful hosts.
10.0 / 10.0
Honestly one of the best stays of our road trip! Claus was a wonderful host, the location was quite and very clean. Highly recommend.
Bonus they have Kuneknue pigs!
9.0 / 10.0
Clues is very friendly and accommodating, and very interesting to talk to. He is around if you need him but he leaves you to enjoy the property in peace if you don’t.
A clear passion for sustainability and environmental care is evident.
The kids loved the pool and feeding the pigs. The beds were very comfortable and everything was very clean.
The sofa bed wasn’t very comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
It was awesome that we could have our dog with us and could walk her in the orchard. She loved the kunekune.
Staff were nice and helpful. As it had been raining, they allowed us to check in 1 1/2 hours earlier and we were able to watch Netflix.
The very clean cottage was in a lovely orchard and the oranges were sweet to eat.
My son loved the swimming pool and we were able to cook tea on the gas top stove and the small elecric oven. 10/10 for my family.
The couch was hard.
10.0 / 10.0
It was surrounded by an orchard, lovely chickens and pigs and a cozy pool. This is our second time coming here
The 2 bedroom house is always booked
9.0 / 10.0
Cozy and warm atmosphere, beautiful garden, laundry facilities, adorable pigs
9.0 / 10.0
It was very homey, the staff was very friendly and he offered fresh produce from his farm, parking was safe, and the general ambiance was amazing at is was surrounded by trees.
None. It was a great place to stay.
10.0 / 10.0
very cosy vibes, the host was extremely sweet and easy to communicate with!! even with times changing he was very accommodating. 11/10
7.0 / 10.0
Ambience
10.0 / 10.0
A charming lodge looking over an orange grove , with hens roaming and birds singing through the day as you sip your coffee/ beer/ wine on the deck. Just lovely.
Less rain but you can’t do anything about that!!
9.0 / 10.0
As the name suggests, great relaxing, friendly atmosphere. Made welcome and felt at home. Comfy bed. Great communal lounge/dining area.
Nothing springs to mind.
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful
Peaceful easy to find close enough to town beautiful bath the most comfy bed . Private surrounded by nature fruit and you can have your fur baby there pet friendly. All round excellent place to stay .
7.0 / 10.0
Rural scenery with beautiful rustic interior and swimming pool available. Surrounding organic orchard with farm animals. Affordable, clean and comfortable. Host is very accommodating. Great outdoor verandah areas
No locks on the bedroom door and towels not provided for double rooms and dormitory stays. More designated parking area and signage needed ie; keep bathroom clean, food scraps etc. Only one shared bathroom available
10.0 / 10.0
The setting in amongst the citrus trees is beautiful. Claus is a lovely host and the bungalows are obviously very well looked after and maintained. Beds very comfortable and the kitchen and bathrooms are great. Absolute bonus that we can have the dogs join us for a weekend away!
Everything was great but a sofa that’s a bit comfier would be great.
8.0 / 10.0
The coziness
Just the weather
9.0 / 10.0
The fact that you felt part of the family as soon as you walked through the door!
Maybe a slightly softer bed, but I kind of expected a hard one as that tends to be the norm.
10.0 / 10.0
I really appreciated how clean the facilities were and how everything was well-organized for me before I arrived, which made the whole experience smooth and welcoming.
Also like the hens, pigs, oranges and everything there
Nothing till now.
10.0 / 10.0
The location was nice and quiet, and very private
9.0 / 10.0
Location was ideal close to central kerikeri without being amongst all the traffic very peaceful
If it wasn’t for the absence of a microwave oven the stay would have been perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect accommodation. A very spacious and comfortable two bedroom stand alone house. Very clean and supplied with everything you could want, especially in the kitchen. Shower had excellent water pressure. The spa bath looked very good though we didn't use it. The beds were comfortable and the wardrobes were useful. Pretty view of the organic orchard from all the windows. A lovely welcome when we arrived. A very easy drive to Kerikeri, just around the corner.
6.0 / 10.0
The first night was quite noisy.
6.0 / 10.0
Took my own breakfast
Nothing really
9.0 / 10.0
A wonderful stay with Klaus in relax a lodge. Facilities were kept very clean. A bonus to have received free fruit from local orchards that were organic and had not been sprayed with any of those chemicals 🤮. Helpful signs in the bathroom ensured I was urinating correctly and with the appropriate level of cleanliness and excitement 👍
The rooms in the main lodge didn't lock. This may have been unnerving but I felt safe regardless and comforted by Klaus' presence. A British boy did wander into our room on the last night talking about Bristol cricket club and a strong innings from Jock McKenzie. While it made for a strange experience his offering of 'table tomatoes' cut through any potential tension.
8.0 / 10.0
Clean, good location and nice hosts. I stayed in shared accommodation - had my own room but shared bathroom and other amenities (kitchen, lounge). My bedroom had a comfy bed and big wardrobe with shelves for my clothes and luggage. Also, it had lots of mirrors and two power outlets.
The shared bathroom with shower has big window and door that are tempered glass. I wasn’t comfortable showering because you can see outside and inside.
10.0 / 10.0
Very clean in a quiet location. Spacious bedrooms and living rooms/kitchen, all available for the guests use
9.0 / 10.0
Being amongst the orange trees was lovely. Nice clean two bedroom cabin. Ideal for the family.
8.0 / 10.0
What a nice cottage! We were nicely impressed with the facilities. The cottage was spotless and had everything we needed.
We struck a very wet patch of weather during our 3 day stay. There were no spoutings on the roof, and the sound of rain dripping off the roof kept me awake.
10.0 / 10.0
Really friendly staff. The kitchen was great and really well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Loved our stay. Would definitely stay again
Not a problem for us as we had a car, but important to note that this property is not in the centre of Kerikeri so having access to a car is very recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
A lovely little house provided with everything you would need. Beautiful orchards right outside. Very peaceful. Kerikeri is a great base for visiting other places like Russell. It also has great markets!
We liked everything.
5.0 / 10.0
The setup was very nice and the lady who took me around was very helpful.The kitchen and bathroom setup was good.
There was traffic noise especially in the morning.
The fridge was very noisy and did not sleep well because of the noise.
The sofa was very low and soft and once I sat down was difficult to get up again.I am short but would be very difficult far a tall person.
The TV did not tilt enough to watch from the bed.That would have been helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Friendly service and relaxing environment. Highly recommended.
More parking spaces perhaps.
8.0 / 10.0
Such a beautiful little gem of a place to stay. Thanks so much Clais. Nice and handy to Kerikeri and comfy relaxing cottage. The pigs and chickens were so friendly.
9.0 / 10.0
Great accommodation. Relaxing atmosphere and the dogs were really nice.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was wonderful. The piggies 🐷 were great!
Our stay was too short
10.0 / 10.0
It has a super home feeling to the place. People were all super friendly.
Love the cottage feel that the house have.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Relax a Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Relax a Lodge. Enjoy the water!
Is Relax a Lodge pet friendly?
Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Relax a Lodge?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, pool, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
