| featuring views of the waitakere ranges rainforest, this relaxed hotel is 13 km from kitekite falls, 17 km from piha beach and 33 km from auckland airport. the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add kitchenettes. parking is free. a plush lounge has an open fireplace, and mezzanine with a library. a separate 2-bedroom villa has wood-panelled walls and a furnished terrace. warmly furnished rooms, some with balconies, provide flat-screen tvs, safes and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities, and wi-fi access. breakfast is available for a fee. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a gym and a helipad
Auckland Airport 52 min
Kitekite Falls (21 min)
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Typical tourist information hub with free Wi-Fi, restrooms & park rangers to answer questions. | 
