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Reviews of The Hideout

174 Cames Road RD5 wellsford, 0975 Mangawhai, New Zealand

#2 of 34 hotels in Mangawhai

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 349 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    It is a hidden gem! Peace, quiet and lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a peaceful and lovely place to stay ! it has all the necessary and beyond! The host gifted us with some milk that we enjoyed with our coffee! Love the nature surrounded.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The privacy of the place! The common areas and the lovely walk to the creek!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    I would love to return in Summer.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maybe one or two additional path lights (for night time) would make this property excellent!

    The very nicely appointed accommodation. Lovely hosts. Beautiful location. Great comms from host.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    10
    Our stay at The Hideout was nothing short of perfect. Gorgeous scenery, a warm modern but cozy cottage and a quick drive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Literally nothing. We can’t wait to come back!

    Location 10/10. Close enough to Mangawhai town that it’s not a hassle, far enough into the bush to feel relaxed and away from a city environment. The property is stunning with sheep and a waterfall and all the amenities you need. Warm cottage, no TV (which we loved), playing cards provided and the most gorgeous walk in shower. We couldn’t fault it.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Great cottage, makes for a relaxing time. Can highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely cottage. Close to Mangawhai and shops. Easy to find.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lovely quiet batch

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    9.0
    Very peaceful little getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Stayed in the Kotare Cottage. It was large, tidy and welcoming. Had all the necessary amenities. Bathroom was very clean and well designed. Communication with Sara was easy and check in was smooth. Lovely surroundings. Made for a very comfortable and peaceful stay. Would definitely come back and stay for longer!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Kings weekend stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was all good

    Beautifully presented and comfortable. Lived the little falls walk and the outdoor areas. So peaceful. We even heard a morepork.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Amazing little retreat!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were so surprised at how amazing this place was! The communal chill out area was an amazing and the rooms were so spacious and comfortable! The bathrooms were so modern and the deck with the swing was perfect to sit outside and watch the birds. So many useful cooking facilities and loved the touch of milk, tea and coffee! Also just a short drive away from town!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    10
    Beautiful getaway in rolling pastures
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some basic breakfast provisions would be the icing on the cake.

    Beautiful little cottage perfect to unplug and unwind. The build is new and a perfect size for a couple. Loved the deep veranda, egg chair and huge bed. The rain shower was wonderful too along with the underfloor heating. A short walk through paddocks to a little waterfall was a pleasant way to start the day.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    9.0
    Incredible find
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Incredible location - exactly what you want when escaping Auckland suburbia. But also really close to local shops and restaurants. Cabins are so tastefully decorated and look brand new. Very cosy with underfloor heating. Super comfy bed. Loved waking up to the tranquility and bush views. Will definitely be back.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    All good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful, comfortable room in a tranquil setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outlook, serenity and high spec finish.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    9.0
    Complete relaxation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was lovely and the privacy like no other. Super quiet, a perfect getaway. The bed was a little hard for my taste, but that's a personal taste. The road to get there was in poor repair, so you're best served by a larger car/SUV.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing stay, very relaxed, and awesome friendly Airbnb owners!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nowhere to hang the big bath towels to dry.There are two very small towel rails which are fine for a hand towel but not a big bath sheet.Didnt help it rained during our stay so could not hang them outside either

    Location is awesome if you like being remote.Yet it is only 10min drive to Mangawhai . Beautiful big bed, lovely bathroom and we loved the outlook into the bush from our deck.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    Peace and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome place for a getaway, would happily stay here again

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved our one night in Tui cottage. The cottage was modern and clean and a nice location. We would book again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    Lovely NZ experience
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only staying for 1 night!

    The cabins were very comfortable and perfectly furnished. We stayed at the Piwakawaka & Tui cabins. We watched the stars from our bed and listened to the morepork.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Well worth the value, owners are very nice and welcoming, even texted me when i left something behind, very highly recom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing

    EVERYTHING, it was amazing, by far the most luxurious stay we have had in a long time, for once the photos are true! There was even heated flooring, wish we stayed longer, will be the only place we will stay in Mangawhai 10/10

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    10
    Tranquility in the bush
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing...it was great

    The Hideout is an awesome place to stay...The location is as close as you can get to spending some time in the natural bush, but still having beautiful amenities at your disposal while residing in one of the nicely appointed cottages...everything about the cottage was great, from the luxurious bathroom, excellent bed, underfloor heating, useful kitchenette, and the lovely view through to the bush, that can be taken in from the very well built deck.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    10
    Exceeded expectations
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at the Hideaway. The service from Sara was great. She was very responsive and adaptable to our changing plans. The cabins had everything we needed and were very comfortable. Beautiful bathrooms and birdsong.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    10
    A memorable stay , only wish we had had time to stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    An excellent cottage , lovely interior, nice modern bathroom but the best part is the incredible location, so peaceful & I’ve never seen so many stars in the sky as from there.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    Amazing hideaway in the bush.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdoor light was on late at night

    Very well fitted out

    Stayed in February 2025

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