You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy private studio nestled amongst the Rainforest. Café and amenities onsite.
Wake up to the dawn chorus set amongst amazing garden surrounds. Private self-contained studio with ensuite, Wi-Fi, kitchenette and TV. Café onsite with breakfast and lunch. Spend the day exploring the rainforest, stunning gardens, fitness trail, bush walks and much much more. Guided tours and mobility options available.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Pukeiti Garden. Breakfast (surcharge) is available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
The apartment offers a kitchen, a balcony and a TV
Free WiFi
Breakfast is offered for a fee
Amenities include a car charging station
Steps from Pukeiti Garden and 7 minutes by car from Pouakai Zoo Park
Cozy private studio nestled amongst the Rainforest. Café and amenities onsite. offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Pukeiti apartment is smoke free.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Reviews
Cozy private studio nestled amongst the Rainforest. Café and amenities onsite. Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tish R.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
The studio is gorgeous and the location is absolutely beautiful (just be prepared for the public to wander past the room during open hours).But note you must supply all of your toiletries- including soap for the shower and bring your own milk. As it's a long way out of town, it
This studio unit exceeded all our expectations. The drive to Pukeiti is an experience in itself, then the expansive, immaculate, gardens and facilities are magnificent. That there's a cafe on site, and you are able to stay in this beautiful garden overnight, is hard to fathom and an absolute privilege. Once everyone left for the day we had the whole place to ourselves, apart from the helpful and friendly cafe owner who manages the studio bookings, and his partner, who live onsite. There are multiple walks and viewpoints throughout Pukeiti Gardens, rainforest walks that take you beyond the garden tracks, activities to keep the tamariki entertained, and a lounge where you can use Ipads to learn more about Pukeiti and it's history. New Plymouth and the Taranaki Coast are only half an hour away, and it takes an hour to drive around to the Dawson Falls side of Taranaki Maunga. Though the plants on show are gorgeous any time of year but we do look forward to returning to Pukeiti when the rhododendrons are flowering. The vistas throughout the gardens will be absolutely stunning then.
Sheila B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alex D.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
What a beautiful spot to stay in Taranaki! The studio was clean and perfectly set up, with a comfy bed and a view to the gardens. The kitchenette had everything I needed, and the bathroom was clean and modern. The gardens are beautiful, and it’s lovely to be able to have them to yourself when everyone else has left! Definitely would stay again, thank you!
Alex D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
steve w.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Whanau Memorial Day
the 5 stars tell the story, everything was perfect, accommodation suit perfect. Lodge Event Room and Catering perfect, service by Staff second to none...
would do it all again without hesitation, The Gardens are perfect location is perfect, thank you Pukeiti
steve w.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Marta O.
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great short scape
We really enjoyed the location within the gardens. The easiness of coming and going around made it a very relaxing weekend. The accommodation had everything that we needed.
Marta O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Stephanie T.
8 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Information & supplies/history/services
There was no information on line or in the rooms about what would be available in the room and given it was well out of town it would have nice to know in advance that things like shower soap weren't provided which as most places supply we assumed there would be some. We had to then make a trip to town the next day to get supplies like soap etc and extra milk & teabags as there was limited supply of those (and we didn't want to use every last one otherwise it would have looked like we had just taken it all. Not nearly enough milk & teabags for 3 nights stay. There was no information about how to replenish these and given the cafe was only open limited days there was no one around to ask. On the first night there appeared to be no hot water, or took a very very long time to warm up and also no dish cloth or tea towel and no up to date info about emergencies (assembly points or the like) or services or other things around to do or visit etc or even a bit of a history of the place & how long it's been there etc. There was one pamphlet that was scuffed (had been wet or something) So a little bit more attention to detail would have capped it all off nicely. There were quite a few bugs in the room also.
We have to say though what a beautiful spot to be.it was a very lovely place to stay. Thank you
Stephanie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jair M.
23 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful setting
We really enjoyed the peaceful setting we found ourselves in with a very dark(good for star gazing) and quiet night! Would definitely consider staying there again :)
Beautiful property nestled in the Pukeiti gardens. The room had everything we needed for our two night stay, and the kitchenette allowed us to make our own meals. We missed the second email giving us the full instructions on where to drive and how to access the room and with limited wifi it was a little tricky to communicate with Carlos, but we managed to sort things out eventually. So happy that we stayed here.