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Purple Hen Country Lodge

Western Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/519 Feb 2026

EDWARD • Couple Trip

Lovely stay with gracious hosts, all amenities were excellent spacious and quiet with a lovely comfortable bed. It was a nice return visit

5.0/516 Jan 2026

James

Another great stay at Purple Hen Country Lodge! Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Andrea and Rupert.

5.0/517 Mar 2025

D A E • Couple Trip

Loved everything about our stay. Great location, hospitable owners, beautiful grounds, cute chickens. Clean room and comfy bed, not en-suite but private bathroom for every room, hot shower with very good shower pressure, lovely common kitchen and lounge areas. Would have stayed longer had we could!

5.0/58 Mar 2025

Brendan • Solo Trip

Very friendly hosts

5.0/529 Jan 2025

Marie-Philippe • Solo Trip

Très bel endroit pour relaxer en nature ! Les hôtes sont tellement gentils ! Il y a des avocatiers partout en arrière de l’établissement et si vous êtes chanceux, vous pourrez en déguster !

5.0/520 Jan 2025

EDWARD • Solo Trip

Set in lovely quiet gardens with an avocado orchard you can walk around. The room was spacious spacious and very clean. Rupert even got a desk and chair for me to work on my laptop. Lovely place and hosts would love to come back.

5.0/59 Jan 2025

Rod

Very quiet and clean . Beautiful surroundings and only like 3 mins drive from the main road.

5.0/54 Jan 2025

Jos • Couple Trip

The Purple Hen is a gorgeous country house set in a cute little avocado orchard. Andrea and Rupert were warm and welcoming hosts who made us feel right at home. The upstairs apartment we had was clean and comfortable with our own kitchette, tv lounge, and 4-poster bed. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely consider staying again next time we are in this part of the country!

5.0/511 Nov 2024

Carolyn • Trip with Friends

The place was absolutely stunning outside and we loved the camping feel of the whole place. The owners were so helpful and kind too.

5.0/55 Oct 2024

James • Couple Trip

My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Purple Hen. I have stayed before with my family and loved it just as much then. Andrea and Rupert are always incredibly welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable, the lounge was cozy, the shower and kitchen were great. We will definitely be back for years to come.

5.0/58 Jun 2024

CATHERINE • Family Trip

We have stayed at the purple Hen before and enjoyed it then and again this time. We would definitely recommend it to family and friends, great atmosphere, very comfortable, superb surroundings, great facilities, and very ideal central location but in a rural setting

5.0/527 May 2024

Verified traveler • Family Trip

This is a wonderful place to stay. We only had one night here but this would be a wonderful place to take a few days to decompress after a week or two of being on the road, traveling NZ. The kitchen is huge with plenty of space. Each room has its own full size fridge and we had a private bathroom. The bathroom is not en suite but right next door and comes with a key so you can lock your things away if you wish. The property is beautiful, quiet, and has 200 avocado trees that you can walk under and relax. The public areas are very clean and the rooms are a good size. The location is in the county with a small town near by. The hosts were very kind and responsive. This is a nice out of the way place that I would love to visit again.

5.0/525 Feb 2024

Emma • Solo Trip

I was very happy with my stay here. Andrea was very welcoming and helpful. I stayed in a dorm room, but turned out I had it to myself, which was nice. The facilities seem to be purpose built for small share accommodation, with a large kitchen and dining room, and separate lounge space. Everything was spotlessly clean. It felt very tranquil - close enough to the highway to be convenient for those travelling by car, but far enough away to feel like you're staying on a farm away from the world. I would definitely recommend staying here. The eggs and passionfruit were a nice welcoming touch as well.

5.0/525 May 2021

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

Stately old home with beautiful garden and views

5.0/58 Feb 2021

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

I really enjoyed that this property was private and we had a lot of privacy with no distractions also that from every room we had a beautiful views. The beds were nice and comfortable with and rooms were very spacious. Nice and big.

5.0/523 Feb 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

I enjoyed the country setting. Set in an avocado Orchard, with freedom to wander around and enjoy the space

4.0/512 Jan 2025

Theresa • Couple Trip

A unique place to stay but very handy to town if you want it! Had everything we needed, lovely rural vibe & pretty views. Hosts very friendly and helpful 💛

4.0/56 Jan 2025

Kenneth • Family Trip

The owners were friendly. Its a nice walk around the property with Avocado Orchard and Bamboo trees. There's a walkway by the water the goes through the property. There are two large shared areas besides the sleeping rooms. The game room had a large TV with Disney and Netflix. They had a handicapp accessible ramp/ walkway up to the rooms. A cafe is on the corner close by that had a descent breakfast and baked goods.

4.0/525 Nov 2024

Duan and

The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. Shower was great. Bedside table would have been useful and more homely. And shampoo etc in the shower.

2.0/525 Jan 2025

Wanqian

The bathroom is not shared but not in the room. The sheets are bit weird, I had a lot of red spots after sleeping in it.

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Picnic Area

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Hiking

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Parking (Free)

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Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Other Facilities

Shared Microwave

BBQ Facilities

Electric Car Charging Station

Food & Drinks

Refrigerator

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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No Elevators

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Smoke-free Property

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Patio or terrace

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227 Wharawhara Road RD2, Tahawai, NZ

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

About Purple Hen Country Lodge

Purple Hen Country Lodge Location
Located in Tahawai, Purple Hen Country Lodge is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Katikati Murals and Leveret Estate Winery. This guesthouse is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Athenree Hot Springs and 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Karangahake Gorge.

Purple Hen Country Lodge Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include a communal living room, a picnic area, and gas grills.

Purple Hen Country Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include separate sitting areas, housekeeping is provided once per stay, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 - Mon, 16 Nov 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children