10/10 Exceptional
Great place on the ocean to see the sunrise
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Enjoy your visit to Makorori with a stay at Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping. The sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.
Very good
Popular amenities
- Laundry facilities
- Pet-friendly
- Non-smoking
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
- 2 smoke-free accommodations
- Near the beach
- Sauna
- Terrace
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Microwave in a common area
- Refrigerator in a common area
- Self-serve laundry
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Limited hour front desk
- Playground
Feel at home (6)
- Playground on site
- Terrace
- Laundry facilities
- Coffee/tea maker
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Free self parking
CA $128
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Log Cabin, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Mini-fridge
Fan
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
- Partial ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Glamping Tent 2 Persons, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
- 25 sq m
- Beach view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Glamping Tent 4 People, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
- Beach view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Zen Cabin Oceanview, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Toaster
- Beach view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Podlifes Cabin, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
- 18 sq m
- Partial ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Beachfront Tiny Home, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Microwave
Toaster
- 23 sq m
- Beach view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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516 Whangara Rd, Makorori, 4073
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Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Enjoy your visit to Makorori with a stay at Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping. The sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.
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Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping Reviews
8.0
Very good
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
8/10 Very good
Quiet little retreat
Lovely quiet little retreat. Awesome customer service. Nothing was a problem
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
My review is not actually for the glamping tent. The owner sent an email several days in advance of my stay letting me know the tents had blown away during a storm. I instead stayed in a Zen Cabin (for no extra charge) and it was wonderful! One of my favorite stays in NZ. Parking is right outside the cabin, easy check-in and entry, beautifully decorated, private kitchenette, private bathroom, comfortable bed facing the ocean in front of a huge picture window.
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Would highly recommend this style of flaming.
From arrival to departure we were very impressed with our treatment and the accommodation pod we had booked. There are only cafe facilities at the weekend therefore the need to travel for food and drink was unavoidable but it is only a short drive into Gisborne. The beaches close by are a surfers paradise so would certainly suit the adventurous person, though not myself. An all round excellent stay.
David
David, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
It’s on the beach
Easy to find and ok for the price. Big bonus it’s right on the beach
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very comfortable bed
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Everything was fine with what was expected except only cold showers
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved it!
Amazing stay, exactly as advertised.
Kristhea
Kristhea, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Really enjoyed our night in the glamping tent. It was a stormy night, and the tent coped brilliantly - staying comfy throughout. Nice toilet and shower block, although it would be nice to have some extra toiletries in the shower.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Beautiful tents and right on the beach. Clean toilets and showers.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Hopeless place
If you want a place were the staff only care about getting your money and not answering questions about what things to do nearby.
A room that has a fridge, microwave jug and toaster but no power? And no one to assist you when you try to query why you are paying for a room that has no power.
If that sounds like fun then you can go waste your money at this place.
Although the view was nice.
simon
simon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
The elevated cabin with a view over the camp and out to sea was very nice.
The staff were hospitable.
But I felt $130 per night was a lot for a shared facilities cabin.
And the cookhouse was much too small to accommodate the number of people staying at the campground and the 1 toilet bowl in the Mens was out of order. 3 in the unisex were available
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Awesome spot if looking to get away for a couple of days and not keen on the hustle and bustle of being in Gisborne central but still close enough to get to and from quickly. Comfortable bed and cabin however the fan in our room didn’t work which was a little bit of bummer as the weather was scorching during our stay. We were lucky enough that it was quite breezy with the cabin window and door opened up.
Only thing we would say requires attention is the kitchen cleanliness. Other than that, would recommend.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing glamping set up. Perfect right on the beach.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
awesome beach side location. BEAUTIFUL
the glamping was fabulous. place is under new owners and they are working hard to get it top notch. it will be great when they are done
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
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