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WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

Holiday home in Lower Hutt with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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Lower Hutt City, Lower Hutt
  • Place, Belmont Regional Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Frequently asked questions

Is WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD?

As of 13 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD on 14 December 2025 start from NZ$845.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD located?

Located in Kelson, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Belmont Regional Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wellington City Walkways and Queensgate Shopping Centre. Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre and Dowse Art Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jason i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Mansion

We were completely blown away by the Woodroyd Estate! The winding road to the house transported us to another world. The house is spacious and wonderful to explore. Likewise, the grounds were very entertaining to saunter around. It will definitely be the most memorable home we stayed at during our three week vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

indah m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Amazing house

For a big family reunion this house is perfect! Really cool house and its beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed the tudor style accommodation with lots of old antique decor and ornaments throughout the house. Some a little worn and in need of TLC.Beautiful bush surroundings with awesome birdlife.With the house being able to accomodate 18 people then having only 2 showers was disappointing but as we were a group of 7 women this was manageable. It was obvious that there was a substantial entertainment system throughout the house but there were no instructions on how or what we could use. Music would have added to the ambience. The driveway required some skilled driving with a long wheel base 12 seater van and we were not made aware of this.The communication was quick and friendly.All and all we had a lovely stay and while we could appreciate the history of the house, it was clear that it sadly needed more repairs and maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous night views over Lower Hutt lights

gardens and surrounding grounds wonderful, vintage style house fabulous. But no instructions for spa bath, plenty of videos but no instructions on how to use them, no tea towels. Small things amiss, still very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Murder Mystery Birthday

Great stay, its an historic property and served its purpose bringing my whanau together and we made memories. The hosts are very good to talk to. That driveway was scenic lol. Thank you for trusting us with such a beautiful home. No moans and groans from us. We heated the house up there were plenty of heaters and plenty of room to chill. Awesome time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great time

We had a great time and loved the house experience. It was an adventure living in an older house. Loved exploring the outdoors. Loved the outdoor areas. Just something that could be improved on we could have done with an extra bath mat and we were only given 10 towels for a booking of 11 people. All round we loved our time at the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

Everyone relly liked the house was perfect for what we were doing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene getaway

Beautiful home surrounded by nature. Great communication with host. Although it seems isolated, there are neighbors within close proximity therefore must keep music to a minimal. Otherwise great for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

daniel n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay, byo soap and shampoo

The house is huge and beautiful if not old and a bit musky. Plenty of space and accommodated us easily. Communication with manager was slow. For a place that can house so many, there are not enough wheelie bins and you need to byo soap and shampoo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous spot in a great location

Had a lovely weekend away with friends before moving overseas. Loved the space, and having opportunities to bring everyone together while also having lots of spaces for different activities and socialising needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aroha T., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf Getaway

Very impressive property, huge bedrooms, great location for what we needed. Recommend highly, only downside is 2 bathrooms for 14 people, 1 being an ensuite. But we made it work no problem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

JEREMY

The negatives: Communication with host was not efficient - we had to wait for a while for pin to get key to access property and we were unaware of some of the rules attached to the property like having family over to enjoy a meal. (Which the host allowed us to after a lengthy convo) Although there was a cleaning fee all rubbish needed taken off property by us. The musty smell when we entered was met alongside unclean areas inside like spiderwebs and moths along the window sills. Suggest you bring pillows unless you like thin musty ones. The property was surrounded by chicken and rooster feathers and poo making it unsuitable for small children to run around. It was our last resort at such short notice but we wouldnt stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

good

good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodger A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mansion stay away

Really thoroughly enjoyed it.. The host was awesome to communicate with, and the property was all that i thought it would be..clean, beautiful house, really do recommend this property to stay at..thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hawaiki Kura HakaFusion Group

Amazing property and facilities. We are a dance crew and the garage was perfect for practice. Beautiful estate and views, would definitely recommend and stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

thank you!

Great place for our staff trip, the place was great and we all enjoyed the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property!!!!

Would love to come back for another stay! We had a great time, the property was awesome and weather was good so we made use of all the outdoor space. The house was clean and tidy and just what we were after. Great space, great beds and definitely a great view. Although there were no flannels or cloths and pepper for our eggs 😆 we made do and all had a fab time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous retreat close to Lower Hutt and Wellington

We loved the lodge style accommodation. Eight friends but equally suited to couples. Quirky, expansive, great areas to l8ve and relax on all levels. Cold snap I in the weather caught us the first night but we sorted extra blankets and marvelled at a few snow flakes. Friendly resident chicken and rooster. We lived it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Darryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A+

Thanks for having us all, it was a great stay for our team. Cheers A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sue-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved out weekend away and what an amazing venue. We will definitely be back again. Our only complaint was that the dishwasher wasn't working. The lights in the house kept doing some strange things too like dimming, flickering or turning on and off but it just gave the Manor a haunted feel which made the weekend even more enjoyable. Hopefully this things are sorted by the time we book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space!

A lovely way to celebrate my birthday with a few friends! Unfortunately the rain meant that we were unable to enjoy the lovely grounds but luckily there is enough space indoors to accommodate a larger group 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Melody C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

It's spacious but something needed to be done

It's a beautiful and spacious house, most of my family members liked it. However, there was something that needed to be fixed. 1. The wifi is not covering the whole house. 2. Only 2 showers were not enough for 10 people. 3. The first floor and the living room were not cleaned thoroughly and had a bad smell.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Kyle W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful property but very poorly managed.

While the property itself is excellent, there were many issues including inaccuracies in the original listing. The house had power faults due to poor maintenance, was dirty and poorly equipped. Communication with the person responsible was frustrating and unhelpful. I wish I could recommend this beautiful location but the experience was severely compromised by mismanagement.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bud B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay experience

What a lovely home. Historically pleasing. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this stay. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Craig M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall house was nice. Run down though.

House was nice. Few things missing though. No vacuum. No broom. 3 tea towels for 4 days and 1 towel each for 4 days. Went to do a load of washing and the water waste wasnt hooked up and flooded so we couldnt do washing. Bbq outside required new fittings to work. We purchased the fittings and installed at our cost. Have although booked the house for same time next year. Overall enjoyed our stay. Owner was very communicative. Thank you houng
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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