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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: FOREST WATERS in Haruru offers a bed and breakfast experience with private check-in and check-out services. Guests enjoy a spacious garden, sun terrace, and tennis court. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Relaxing Facilities: The property features spa facilities, a hot tub, and an outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating areas. Free on-site private parking is provided for convenience. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast with fruits is served daily. The American breakfast includes a variety of options to suit all preferences. Local Attractions: Located 12 km from Bay of Islands Airport, FOREST WATERS is close to Haruru Falls (3 km), Paihia Harbour (10 km), and Waitangi Treaty Grounds (11 km). Opua Forest is 20 km away, and Kemp House and Stone Store are 16 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • American, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hilde
    Norway Norway
    The best hospitality I have ever received. Loved the location, and with help from our hosts we got to see all the best the area had to offer. Lovely breakfast.
  • Jan
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly and helpful hosts, clean rooms, Very large common rooms with fireplace, very large kitchen for cooking. Fresh lemons and avocados.
  • Sivai
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Such a beautiful setting. Great views from the rooms. Loved having the top floor to ourselves. It was equipped with all the creature comforts, and even fresh flowers, and water. Spoilt with such a beautiful place to stay, and the spa was a treat....
  • Alston
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very friendly hosts. Made us feel like family. Would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a time out from the hustle and bustle of city life. One of the best places I've stayed in! Will be visiting them again and again and...
  • Lucy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very nice Host,nice warm had a nice feel to the B&B,plenty parking with clean surroundings.
  • Pooja
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location and lovely house. Delphine is an amazing host. So friendly! We will definitely visit again when we can!
  • Stephanie
    Australia Australia
    Everything, this place is a gem, cosy, peaceful comfortable country property. Breakfast was great, hosts very welcoming and helpful. Would liked to have stayed longer
  • Fabian
    Austria Austria
    I think we had the best stay here in the whole of New Zealand. We were blown away by the hospitality, courtesy and helpfulness of our hosts. The whole area is really beautiful and well-kept - you don't want to leave. There is a lot to discover,...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couldn't have been any better. Delphine and family were excellent hosts. Lots of little extras that make all the difference whilst making sure the basics are done properly. A brilliant start to our travels around the north island. We would...
  • Cullen
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location and lovely hosts. Very helpful information for travellers.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Delphine and Guillaume de ROUVROY

Company review score: 9.8Based on 153 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

We are a French couple, full of energy and enjoy having guests from all over the world. We invite you to join us in the beautiful 12 hectares paradise of "Forest Waters" that we made our home 4 years ago. It is a beautiful oasis of peace, abundant with nature and beautiful landscapes. You can access to our kitchen, outdoor terrace with an open fire, living room with a fire place and dining room with a beautiful view. A washing machine and a dryer are available with a supplement. (Nzd 3 / load) The breakfast is offered and is included ( eggs, cereals, toast, jam, butter, peanut butter, vegemite, fruit of the season if any, coffee, tea, hot chocolate.) Finishing the day on the SPA will relax your mind while you are looking at the stars. Welcome to Forest Waters!

Property information

At Forest Waters BnB, guests will experience a harmonious indoor-outdoor flow in our home, where the shared kitchen and dining area seamlessly transition to a covered barbecue space with an open fire. We can accommodate up to six guests in total: one bedroom with a queen bed and private bathroom on the ground floor, and two additional bedrooms on the first level—one with a king bed and another with two single beds that share a bathroom. Situated along the tourist route, this hideaway offers tranquility away from the crowds, just 12 minutes from the airport and conveniently located between the serene sands of Paihia and the vibrant atmosphere of Kerikeri. Guests can take advantage of the tennis court and unwind in the spa to rejuvenate the mind and body. Forest Waters Bungalow guests will enjoy a private bedroom and bathroom, along with access to a shared kitchen and living area. Relax in the outdoor living space and bar, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Step outside to discover beautifully landscaped gardens featuring a designated vegetable garden. Our property boasts mature orchards with avocados, hazelnuts, figs, plums, lemons, and oranges. Experience complete privacy in this peaceful retreat, tucked away from the road. Your ideal escape awaits!

Neighbourhood information

This hideaway is away from masses but within easy reach at just 13 minutes from the airport and midway between the tranquil sands of PAIHIA and cosmopolitan KERIKERI.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

House rules

FOREST WATERS takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 10 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform FOREST WATERS in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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