Villas Waiheke

We spent four nights here, and will certainly return. The villas, were clean, comfortable and very well-equipped. Even my idiosyncratic request for a teapot was granted. We love peace and this spot is away from the crowd, yet close to everything beautiful Waiheke has to offer.

The property was outstanding. The view was breath-taking. This is the place you want to go for a quiet escape and a recharge.

Villas Waiheke are an oasis of calm in the centre of Waiheke, off the Onetangi straight. Despite the driveway running parallel to the grassy runway, we did not see or hear a single plane taking off or landing during our two-night stay. There were a couple of helicopters going in or out, but they didn’t disturb us. The villas were designed and built by a builder/interior designer couple, and it shows. The kitchen is fully set up with a dish drawer, microwave and a two-element ceramic hob. The bed and other furniture were very comfortable, the shower had the option of a standard head or rain head and there was a washer/dryer combo in the hot water cupboard. There are five villas, and all have a private deck with views of the sea and the Ecozip platform on the nearby hill. There is a heat pump in the living area and a panel heater in the bedroom. The pool was heated to 30 degrees and the spa pool was a comfortable temperature. The gardens are beautifully kept and there are numerous birds (and a few rabbits on the driveway). The manager Vicky was excellent. She organised all our bookings – rental car, Ecozip, wine tour, meals out, and everything worked like clockwork. I can thoroughly recommend staying here.

Villas Waiheke are stunning, privately located in the middle of the Island very close to the airport/runway - which is still pretty quiet with ocassional fixed wing planes landing. I'd recommend a car, to make life easier to get around, unless you plan to unwind and stay put. Each villa is superbly appointed with full kitchen, including dishwasher & Nespresso machine (no washer/dryer). Lovely furnishings and comfortable beds. Each villa is located for maximum privacy, so you can sit on the deck and enjoy a drink or listen to birdsong. Pool (heated in winter), hot tub and gym were what sealed the deal for us, they were perfect. The communication & service from the team were great, we had one hiccup with no gas/hot water which was quickly rectified. I'd highly recommend for somewhere special to stay.