Escarpment Domes

The view was phenomenal & the bath right outside our dome was even better, soaked it right up while overlooking nature and the beach.

My honest opinion the eco toilet but other then that it was still an amazing stay.

Best bath of my life

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Best experience and view I absolutely loved it

Everything was perfect no problem at all

Such a beautiful place, to unwind and relax

The games need little updating

We loved that the property was in a remote, peaceful location, offering complete privacy. The private walking track to the sculptures and lookout was a lovely touch, and the view from our room was absolutely spectacular. The fresh local milk and nitro-charged espresso were delicious and made for a unique experience we hadn't had anywhere else. The beds were very comfortable, and the extra hot water bottles kept us wonderfully warm. We also loved that it's so close to Wellington, yet feels like you've escaped to a completely different world. Also, soaking in the outdoor bath under the open sky was an incredible experience and a highlight of our stay.

We visited on a very windy day, and the entrance door tended to blow open if it wasn't closed firmly. It would be great if the door could be adjusted or fixed so it stays securely shut in strong winds. Other than that, everything was wonderful.

A truly stunning location and super-helpful staff. Spectacular views all the way to Mt Taranaki and Mt Ruapehu, peace and quiet and all in easy travelling distance. A fantastic place to decompress!

The best part was waking up to the beautiful scenery and enjoying the quiet atmosphere.

The view from the domes is priceless. Such a peaceful stay I have recommended this place to everyone I know. The outdoor bath is a must do on your stay even if the weather isn't the best.

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They had this cool nitrous (?) coffee device that made an instant cold brew cafe style coffee and was delicious with just milk. The bed and blankets were incredible and the outdoor bath was amazing. The hot water was amazing and being able to sit in a hot bath outside under the stars was an experience.

The outdoor bath and the speakers in the dome

Slipping over 4 times but it was raining

The whole experience and the staff were so lovely. Thank you x the balloons for so special!

The experience! Great location. We enjoyed the outdoor chairs & table, the morning coffee and the walk up the hill to the sculpture. The sunset / sunrise were beautiful. Would definitely recommend people arrive as early as possible to fully relax & enjoy their time. We chose to cook easy food for dinner & breakfast & everything worked out perfectly. The router for the wifi stopped working around 8pm & was still out in the morning. We had great hostesses for the ride in & the ride out.

Great location to do nothing and relax by Tasman Sea.

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A perfect place to relax and recharge. The view is so amazing, spectacular sunset right in front of our dome.

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I love this place. It is worth the money and the trip. The views are spectacular. The dome is very comfortable. The highlight for me was using the outdoor bath while watching the sunset is an experience not to miss. This place truly makes you feel one with nature.

The place is amazing!!! Although we couldn’t see the sunset from our dome.

The domes are a bit old and untidy, not very clean. It is a bit of an “adventure”. We had quite a lot of bugs in our dome during the night. So really depends what you like!

I don’t want this to come across as negative feedback, especially considering the location and mission of this property. However, the composting toilets were a bit of a red flag for us due to concerns about odor and hygiene. Aside from that, it’s a wonderful property.

Everything about the stay was phenomenal. The 4x4 track was a great experience in itself, the views were stunning and the staff were so accommodating. I also love how the income from the domes helps fund biodiversity projects!

There was nothing to dislike about being surrounded by nature

We really enjoyed our stay! The domes were tidy, the view from the dome was stunning! The host were very lovely & welcoming. The communial dome was also nice to relax in & stocked with everything we needed. The walk to the statue was nice and wasn’t too much of a hike. The outdoor bath was very enjoyable. A very peaceful & relaxing stay :)

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Amazing location and privacy to enjoy with your loved once. It gives panoramic view of Kapiti island.

The view, the dome, the staff,

Needed a microwave, and toaster in the communal area even though we did have them in our domes

The seclusion, privacy and views 😍

We only stayed one night, next time definitely staying two!

Softer pillows ( if I’m being picky).

It's exactly what you would expect and then some! Amazing staff, top line facilities for dome life and views for days. We stayed 5 nights and could have happily stayed for a month.

Not something that could be done better but just a suggestion - having a 4 wheeler motorbike for travel outside 9-5 would be handy and also add to the overall experience

Location was a wow amazing. We arrived on good weather in time for use the outdoor bath. Next day was freezing cold but we still enjoyed our time.

The toilet was getting use to overall we would go again

Beautiful views definitely worth going in the autumn and spring as it may be too cold for winter or too hot for.summer 🔥

The power use for the aircon would be good if it lasted longer.. can use a generator also if need be! So that's nice. Definitely worth going out there without a TV to soak up the night sky

Views, location, the staff were great and the bed was comfortable

Our front door didn’t lock which made us feel unsafe already being so isolated

The location is great. The view is stunning with quite surroundings. My family enjoyed it a lot. We are plenty of time to take amazing photos.

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Very clean, comfortable, beautiful view

The only thing I didn’t like is we didn’t stay long enough!

• Bed was comfortable • View was incredible • Amazing they drive you up to the Dome with your luggage, thank you!

Unfortunately, our stay did not meet expectations due to several issues with the Dome accommodation. • There was a persistent and unpleasant odor resembling toilet gases inside the Dome. Despite heavy rain and strong winds, we were forced to keep both the window and door open continuously in an attempt to ventilate the space. Even at night. • Due to the strong winds, the bath experience was also uncomfortable, as water repeatedly splashed onto our faces. Additionally, the water temperature dropped very quickly, requiring us to refill hot water far more often than should be necessary. • Although we were informed that the Dome was relatively new, its condition suggested otherwise. There were visible stains on the interior of the tent, stains on the chairs, and all provided towels were marked with orange stains, which was unacceptable. • Furthermore, rainwater entered the Dome through the air vents and also leaked from the air circulation opening located in front of the bed.

Magnificent views and friendly team

Dome commun super, accueil et transports vraiment top, magnifique vue depuis le dôme, magnifique nature alentour

Première nuit top, deuxième nuit horrible à cause du vent.

Ciean, comfortable location was great

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Scenery, view and the dome

It was quite windy at night and might disturb sleep if on such days

Great location views and surface.

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The location and service were stand out. The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgable. The location, including accomodation and facilities were great. The domes themselves are suprsingly full featured, and the composting toilet is actually fine to use (which is the best I can say as a city dweller). The domes have great wifi (more than good enough for wind-down reality TV on the laptop) and each dome has an AMAZING stereo system (Bluetooth is easy to use, speakers are great quality, and pleanty loud). Beds are comfortable enough, and we were warm enough (we went in summer). There is also a large communal cooking/relaxing area available quite close to all the domes. All this said, I'd reccomend cooking some hearty meals (we had curry one night, and stew the next) and bringing them in well sealed tubs to heat up. You don't want to waste your time here cooking! Theres a nice walk to a couple of art installations (ask the staff!) And finally, the view. If everything sucked, I think watching the sun set over the ocean from here would be worth it anyway.

The shower looked like its going to fill up and overflow. It never did, but it worried us a bit. No curtains in front of the clear end of the dome; we are night owels, and the sun woke us up much earlier than we wanted to. I'd say just go to bed earlier, but thats not possible for everyone.

Sensational weekend away on the Escarpment! Everything was perfect & we are looking at dates to book again & bring friends along with us! The domes had everything you need & then some!

So beautiful. Loved the eco friendliness and ethical focus. Also the staff were so warm and welcoming and went out their way for us

Ideal for stargazing.

Excellent host. Made sure we were well taken care of. Outdoor bath was great. Bed was super comfy

Maybe a chair or hanger to hang towel/ clothes etc when using outdoor bath. A dishrack would be great for drying off dishes in gallery dome. Otherwise perfect.

The potential of this being an amazing location.

Gail Force winds meant the noise in the dome was close to unbearable. We truly believe that we should’ve been given some notification that this wasn’t an ideal location and weather like this. The second night was a little better however still not ideal given we couldn’t make the most of the facilities available. There was something loose that was metal that made A constant banging noise. Unfortunately there were chipped cutlery and unclean cups and it looked like the floor just needed a really good clean. We understand the sun damage in places like this but it did seem quite tired.

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The toilets were a bit hard to use but other then that everything else was good

The bed was quite firm(hard), and probably needed a few bolts tightened as every time you rolled over is made a loud noise

Amazing view

The lack of electricity where we ran out thru the night so it was freezing and we then couldn’t make a cup of tea let alone cook breakfast

Location and the staff who picked us up, it was really great to be there.

No door lock, electricity finished around 6 am and till 8.30 we lived there for without electricity. We followed the same 21°C even though it's cold to make solar electricity work till morning.

Location and private

Amazing location, cool goal and lovely hosts

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What didn’t a like is the Question.. 😉 10/10 highly recommended it to so many of my friends. Loved the ocean view, sun set, woke up to a gloomy morning but it was still so beautiful. Everything amazed me you couldn’t hear a PEEP in the domes was just too good staying here

Other than having no cloth for the dishes everything was wonderful

Poor lighting when doing a puzzle at the dining table

Everything provided for a good escape, we were only over night, so didn’t use much except the bath in the poaring rain.

All Power ran out at about 5 am, we might have had air con on too long, came on at 8:30 in time for coffee

Great staff, amazing views, such an awesome concept and great execution!

Loved the eco focus. The view was spectacular. Well thought out.

We got lost trying to find the drop off site. Realized necessary to put the address In google maps, not the name. (May have been stated somewhere but we didn’t realize it until we were taking a costal road and looking up the mountains where there was no road). Most likely our bad.

The view is like nothing we’ve ever experienced. The extra touches such as the bluetooth speakers and games and books were lovely. The concept is incredible and the people who run it are lovely. Would highly recommend to everyone!

Nothing. We had the best time!

An amazing setting, close to town, but secluded, hidden and tranquil.

Amazing location with breathtaking views of the ocean and the coast, can even see the South Island from here. There is a lookout just a few minutes walk from the domes with a bench to enjoy the views. The dome itself has everything necessary, including a small kitchenette, an outdoor bathtub and an indoor shower. Really feels cozy and isolated from the noise of every life. Would definitely stay here again, especially in summer.