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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Central Hawke's Bay District, Otane

What's nearby

  • Kirakau Beach - 35 min drive
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 39 min drive
  • Splash Planet - 40 min drive
  • Te Mata Peak - 42 min drive
  • Mangakuri Beach - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patangata Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mangarara Station Eco Lodge

Family-friendly lodge by the lake
At Mangarara Station Eco Lodge, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and a gym. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and kayaking at this lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Barbecue grills, books, and smoke-free premises
  • Games, outdoor furniture, and a video library
  • Table tennis
Room features
All guestrooms at Mangarara Station Eco Lodge include thoughtful touches such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and children's books
  • 3 bathrooms with hair dryers and soap
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

Property manager

Rachel & Greg Hart

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Things to do

  • Boating
  • Fitness center
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Deck or patio

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mangarara Eco Lodge Elsthorpe
Mangarara Station Eco Lodge Lodge
Mangarara Station Eco Lodge Elsthorpe
Mangarara Station Eco Lodge Lodge Elsthorpe

Frequently asked questions

Is Mangarara Station Eco Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mangarara Station Eco Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mangarara Station Eco Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mangarara Station Eco Lodge located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly lodge is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum. Kirakau Beach and Waipawa Golf Course are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Mangarara Station Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ay Gnin I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for big family
Hard to find such a beautiful place like this. We all enjoy our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dipak P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it
Had an awesome time there again. This was our second time in two years and still loving the place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing time kids loved farm hope to return
Amazing time kids loved farm hope to return

10/10 Excellent

Dipak P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You must stay here!
All of the superlatives in the world cannot describe how awesome this place is! Breathtaking views. Super friendly hosts. Amenities were impeccable. AMAZEBALLS!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Demetria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond gorgeous
Stunning remote location. Absolutely perfect for large groups, everything has been thought of! Fantastic communication, highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diarmuid W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Christmas
Mangarara Lodge was perfect for our group of 9. Communication with Rachel and Greg was seamless and they made us feel really welcome, even putting up our own Christmas tree. The property was fantastically clean and there was so much to do,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything’s covered
Great spot for the extended family, Greg and Rachel were really attentive, doing their utmost to ensure we enjoyed ourselves despite the weather. There was plenty of space for our large group and the lodge had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. Having your own private lake is a bonus you can never really dream of, we certainly made the most of it with the kayaks on hand. Thank you for a lovely experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don't do it justice
Beautiful, panoramic views. Exceptional stay for a large group of friends to celebrate a 30th birthday party. Sheltered outdoor entertaining area. Plenty of activities. Super clean. Lots of different spaces to enjoy. Lovely beds and sheets. Wicked woodfired pizza oven!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful getaway
Beautiful getaway with very helpful friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An enjoyable birthday celebration away
Wonderful scenery, with spacious accommodation, to spend a lovely time away with the extended family for a special birthday celebration. Very peaceful and relaxing. Thank you Rachel and Greg.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikashni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to spend holidays. Beautiful lakes and breezes.
A place to stay and spend some time...to keep mind all away from the rush days. Just amazing place.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mangarara Eco Lodge was an amazing place for our family group of 10. Plenty of room for all.
Rachel was a great host; easy to deal with and looked after us really well. We were made to feel very welcome 🤗 and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Orathai C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Everybody enjoyed every minute of our stay . Beautiful house and surroundings. Plenty of space for all of us. We loved the lake and the many black swans . We all loved the farm animals too. We highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

zara l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location beautiful Property
Love our stay for a Hens do. just what we needed....A weekend away at this awesome property.
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10/10 Excellent

The Lodge is an amazing place to stay with amazing views across the lake.
The Lodge is an amazing place to stay with amazing views across the lake. The Lodge is spacious with all the mod cons but very warm and welcoming. It really felt like our own little bit of paradise. Greg and Rachel were very friendly and happy to show us round the farm and conservation area. Theres plenty for the whole family to do. Great indoor and outdoor entertainment areas - we will be returning with a group of friends!

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special weekend stay in the most beautifil spot.
We loved the quiet but beautiful aspect. Being able to wake up with a view of the lake and the sun appearing over the island was spectacular. Large, well stocked accommodation. Would have liked to have had the use of a microwave and for there to have been a toilet inside the sleepout but other than that it was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Prakash S.

The perfect hideout from urban chaos
We were a group of 5 families with young kids and adventurous adults from Auckand. While looking to find accomodation in Hawkes Bay, Mangarara Eco Lodge was the only on that matched our number and proximity to great attractions. I must say we were pretty lucky to have secured the place on the dates. It was anamazing place with mesmerising views out to a serene lake and the peaceful hills. Our group enjoyed every bit of it, be it the big kitchen, the fire place in the lounge, the kayaking and the best of all the farm tours at 8 am. Tim and Clare were awesome hosts in the absence of The Harts. It was an experience worth every penny. If the hosts were happy with us, we would return the next time we plan a trip to Hawkes Bay. Best regards Prakash
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

Simply the best
We had the best time at the eco lodge, absolutely loved it. Clean, tidy, and everything we needed, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alok K.

It's really a awesome place to stay
Cleaned and well organized property. Nice nature stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

When you first walk into the house - the view will take your breath away.
When you first walk into the house - the view will take your breath away. It is a haven for city dwellers. Beautiful flowers in every room. So much bird life and peace. Greg took the kids around the farm where they fed the animals and even moved stock. The house is set up so well - great quality plates, mugs, glasses, linen - in fact great quality pretty much everything!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christi G.

Would highly recommend this venue as an amazing place to stay.
Would highly recommend this venue as an amazing place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful lodge set in a beautiful location.
A beautiful lodge set in a beautiful location. This was our second stay and we will all be back again next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This is a great place for friends and family to get together.
This is a great place for friends and family to get together. The house has everything you need plus the luxury of amazing views and loads to do. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and I'm sure we will go back again. 1
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The lodge was immaculate and suited everyone that stayed.
The lodge was immaculate and suited everyone that stayed. Everything was clean and easily accessible. The kids loved going out on the lake in the kayaks and dinghy. The farm tour was great - the girls loved it. It was a new experience for them. We all loved our stay and I'm sure we'll be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The property is fab for a nice quiet relaxed stay, not lacking in activities however!
The property is fab for a nice quiet relaxed stay, not lacking in activities however! We enjoyed the ecolodge, was interesting to see how it was all constructed. Fantastic stay thanks guys!