The location overlooking the beach was stunning! You could hear the waves from the bed and it made it a really peaceful stay. Breakfast was included and the hot buffet really added value to the price of a night's stay. I made a special request to have a bottle of champagne in the room on arrival and the staff were really helpful and prompt in their communication. The studio room was very spacious and comfortable and the meal in the onsite restaurant was excellent.

There was nothing wrong with the stay, however I think the resort would benefit from a pool. For the days when it's too cold to swim at the beach!

We’ve had two stays. First we stayed in a chalet. The second in one of the villas For the chalets you can park your own car right by the chalet, which is handy. The view is fantastic. The villas are new and lovely. The breakfasts are great and staff very helpful

The chalet is showing its age with, gaps in the window frames, allowing drafts in, plus the noise of wind and surf,and other items in need of some maintenance. When we stayed in a villa, we had booked and had booked a two bedroom, two bathroom villa, but were actually given the two bedroom side of a three bedroom villa, so the second bedroom did not have the sea view we were expecting 😕 and there was only one bathroom. We knew we wouldn’t be able to park the car by the villa and it was OK, but not great Some people were booked into the one bedroom side of the same 3 bed unit, they smoked on the deck which meant we had to retreat indoors. When we arrived the WiFi wasn’t working. Someone came and fixed it, but clearly that’s a recurring issue because of the isolation.

Villas are amazing; modern, full amenities, spacious, fantastic views. Proximity to Auckland is very convenient. Spa was a wonderful experience. Breakfast was very good. Views are spectacular. Great place to chill after a long flight. Wonderful restaurant in town.

Hard place to be without a car; very hilly and booking/getting a shuttle around the resort was difficult. Staff wasn’t knowledgeable about rides to town; options were limited. No fitness facility. Walking paths were hard to find and not well marked. No place to purchase limited food and beverage items like wine and milk. Dinner needs better staffing.

The room was outstanding.. room 89- 1bdrm villa. The views were breathtaking! The room was clean & had everything we needed.. we slept with bifolds open all night & listened to the waves crashing & the smell of sea air filled the room..Bliss! Parking was just up the hill if you didn't mind a wee walk..or the cart picked you up to run you to your car or restaurant. Driver lovely & friendly. Very private which was exactly what we wanted.

The restaurant let the place down. Food was standard & some of mine was cold & inedible. $48 for 2 way lamb which was chewy & vegetables(beans & peas) were overcooked. The buffet breakfast looked promising the next day however, no teabags were available (only flavored ones) & everything was cold..shame really because the venue itself was really lovely.

Beautiful location, and beautiful resort, breathtaking panorama, an excellent getaway place. Restaurant good, amazing panorama. Beach is a minute walk away. You are really by the coast can hear the waves.

The rooms were clean, but windows, and corners, and kitchenware were not properly cleaned. This resort could be a 5 star resort with better cleaning, better equipment (kitchenware is really not sufficient), and breakfast could be much better (coffee would be an expected thing, I mean they provided instant powder coffee and hot water.) Blackout curtains would be appreciated.

The location and views were spectacular The waiter "Hans" was so friendly and attentive Our room was comfortable and well eqipped

The cocktails were pre made, for the money, I would expect them to be made from scratch. Perhaps one staff member could be trained to make real cocktails. When I booked, I requested a table next to the window for dinner, I received confirmation of this however when we returned up noone seemed to know anything about it, which was a pity. The reason I did this was because it was a special occasion, and I wanted to add these little touches.

Spacious open living, large floor to wall windows and comfortable beds

Very disappointed with the cleanliness of kitchen crockery & cutlery in fact some plates had food left from previous guests. Had to put most kitchen items through a wash? Condition of wardrobes in rooms. All weathered and looking very tatty. Spare blanket was full of stains Lack of robes and bath towels. Ironing board is in a terrible condition. Bathroom door needs cleaning and much more detail needs to be taken in the cleaning area.

Absolutely gorgeous views all over the facility, had booked a studio down the bottom and it was very private, private in a sense where you could leave your ranch slider open throughout the day and know nobody was going to come through. Beautiful scenery from the restaurant, remarkable staff who helped plan my engagement party over the weekend. One of the best massages over here also, lovely staff, beautiful views from the room. It is near the highest point of the site. Brilliant view Overall, amazing.

Really difficult to fault. Maybe just have some Spaghetti and baked beans there for the buffet breakfast. Nothing big really.

The view is spectacular! Wether its waking to the sunrise, listening to the waves crash along the beach while taking a peaceful moment to soak in the presences of the moment. The shower pressure is spot on. Then you can wind down in a heated room with AC. Provided is also a stove top with pots and pans to make your own meals - I highly recommend the complimentary buffet breakfast that is held daily in the restaurant. There is definitely something for everyone!

There's nothing I didn't enjoy about my stay! There was (what sounded like) some construction going on next door but only during lunch hours - nothing that interrupted my peace. Maybe in winter time some covers could go over the parking spaces to prevent being soaked in the rain when unloading/packing up.

Everything. The views were awesome. The food in the restaurant was marvelous The drinks are well priced. Villa was spacious and clean and newly constructed. The staff were excellent and friendly. The breakfast was fantastic with a variety that would satisfy most people. Recommend to anyone who wants a getaway.

Not really a moan. Just comments that may help future guests on what to expect. When in a villa, you are reliant on the buggy service to get around. This is marvelous but can be await during breakfast and dinner time. But one is on holiday, so who cares! The chalets seem to have space for parking a car. But they are located in a more established part of the resort. Where the villas are located in newly established and the plantings need time to grow.