Located close to Arataki Visitor Centre, Waitakere Resort & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Located in Waiatarua, a neighborhood in Auckland, Waitakere Resort & Spa is next to a golf course and by the ocean. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museum of Transport and Technology, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waitakere Ranges and Karekare Beach. Check out an event or a game at Western Springs Stadium, and consider making time for Auckland Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Canoeing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby. Visit our Auckland travel guide
573 Scenic Drive, Auckland, 0612
What's nearby
Waitakere Ranges
13 min drive - 11.5 km
Piha Beach
24 min drive - 21.5 km
Arataki Visitor Centre
6 min drive - 8.0 km
Artisan Wine
12 min drive - 9.4 km
Waitakere Golf Club
12 min drive - 12.6 km
Getting around
Henderson Sunnyvale Station
15 min drive
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL)
46 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe Redwood
13 min drive
Pukeko Cafe
11 min drive
Swanson Station Cafe
13 min drive
The Grounds At Whoa! Studios
12 min drive
Sozo Coffee House
12 min drive
About this property
Waitakere Resort & Spa
Upscale hotel near Waitakere Ranges
Located close to Arataki Visitor Centre, Waitakere Resort & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and massage treatment rooms
Bicycle parking, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waitakere Resort & Spa include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
120-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers
How much does it cost to stay at Waitakere Resort & Spa?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitakere Resort & Spa on Oct 26, 2026 start from CA $132, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Waitakere Resort & Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Waitakere Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Waitakere Resort & Spa?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Waitakere Resort & Spa located?
Located in Waiatarua, this spa hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Arataki Visitor Centre, Waitakere Ranges, and Waitakere Golf Club. Karekare Beach and Piha Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Waitakere Resort & Spa Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 541 reviews
10 - Excellent
282
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 541 reviews
8 - Good
175
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 541 reviews
6 - Okay
45
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 541 reviews
4 - Poor
22
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 541 reviews
2 - Terrible
17
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Julia
Jan 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were friendly, meals substantial lovely quiet setting
Lovely retreat.
The driveway on arrival was interesting! It's short, quite steep and winding. Fortunately, we didn't meet any traffic coming the other way, as I'm not sure what we would have done if we had!
The place had a charm of its own. Our room was about what we expected: clean, tidy and compact. However, the view from the window was well beyond expectations! We had a fantastic view of central Auckland, including the Harbour Bridge and Sky Tower. And this was from one of the "budget" rooms. I imagine the views from the deluxe rooms would be spectacular.
Breakfast was relaxed, with a help-yourself continental breakfast and a cooked option as well. Very nice.
All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful.
**Bottom line: Would we stay again? Absolutely, yes!**
Breakfast was excellent! Dinner was also.
No lunch avaliable mid week. We had food with us so not a problem for us!
Weather was awful but we were pleased over all with our stay.
Clean and tidy, great communication, especially as we stayed Christmas Day, off street parking. Loads of bird life in the surrounding forest, bush walks in and around the property, bring your camera 🙂
Nice view, the freezer was nice and the spa tub was a nice option in the room as the pool was very cold. There was a few ants crawling in various areas of the room but overall nice
The breakfast was lovely. Cleanliness of the room was average. The view is amazing. Staff were nice, but not everyone was friendly
Great place to stay very funky!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Barry
Apr 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spacious and location was quiet and secluded. Kitchen was mostly well stocked. Bed, furnishings and decor are in desperate need of an upgrade. No air conditioning.