Our pick
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
Raglan, NZ
★ 0-star9.8/1027 reviews
0.60 km (0.37 mi) from original
English
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.9Top notch accommodations and well-curated space.
Cleanliness
9.9No negative mentions in the text, assumed high cleanliness.
Location
10.0Beautiful property and breathtaking views over the rugged coastline.
Close alternatives
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Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Key differences
Rooms
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation10.0
Raglan View Cottage9.0
Cleanliness
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa9.9
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation8.8
Location
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation10.0
Koru Lodge9.5
Service
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation10.0
Raglan View Cottage9.5
Food & Breakfast
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa9.9
Koru Lodge9.0
Amenities & Facilities
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation9.8
Raglan View Cottage9.2
Value
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation9.8
Raglan View Cottage9.2
Raglan View Cottage amenity advantages
Luggage storage
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa amenity advantages
Swimming poolSpa/wellness centerLaundryWheelchair accessibleMeeting/banquet facilities
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.6 km.
Koru Lodge: 0.34 km (0.21 mi)
Raglan View Cottage: 2.0 km (1.2 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
9.8/10Koru Lodge
9.5/10Raglan View Cottage
9.2/10Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
9.8/10Rooms
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
10.0Nice open feel about it very relaxing.
Koru Lodge
9.5Comfy beds mentioned, indicating a good quality of rooms.
Raglan View Cottage
9.0The cottage is spacious and has a comfortable bed and modern bathroom.
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
9.9Top notch accommodations and well-curated space.
Cleanliness
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
8.8Ustensiles de cuisine pas très propres.
Koru Lodge
9.0No specific mention in the reviews, assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Raglan View Cottage
9.0Everything clean and comfy.
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
9.9No negative mentions in the text, assumed high cleanliness.
Location
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
10.0La proximité de la mer.
Koru Lodge
9.5Not directly mentioned, but implied to be pleasant based on overall positive sentiment.
Raglan View Cottage
9.5Great location with beautiful views over Raglan and the inner harbour.
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
10.0Beautiful property and breathtaking views over the rugged coastline.
Service
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
10.0Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Koru Lodge
10.0Friendly owners mentioned in the review, contributing positively to service.
Raglan View Cottage
9.5Great service with all amenities provided, enhancing the stay.
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
10.0Hosts Vicky and Hohua went above and beyond, providing extraordinary service.
Sleep & Noise
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
—Koru Lodge
—Raglan View Cottage
—Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
—Food & Breakfast
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
9.8Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Koru Lodge
9.0Not mentioned in the reviews, assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Raglan View Cottage
9.0Not specifically mentioned, but generally expected to be good for the price.
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
9.9Amazing dinners prepared by private chef Yudai and assistant Hozumi.
Amenities & Facilities
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
9.8Le linge à disposition.
Koru Lodge
9.5Spa mentioned as a positive aspect, indicating better amenities.
Raglan View Cottage
9.2Nice outdoor flow and best feature is the hot tub.
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
9.4Amenities such as beautifully curated dinners and a spa which was not used but noted as beautiful.
Value
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
9.8Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Koru Lodge
9.5Not discussed but inferred to be reasonable given the overall positive feedback.
Raglan View Cottage
9.2Excellent value given the quality and features of the hotel.
Te Whaanga Retreat & Spa
9.4Excellent value given the quality of the experience.
Landmarks
Whale Bay's Surf Meca holiday accommodation
Whale Bay ReserveKoru Lodge
Whale Bay ReserveRaglan View Cottage
Manu Bay ReserveTe Whaanga Retreat & Spa
Whale Bay Reserve