2090 Takaka Valley Highway, Golden Bay, 7110 Takaka, New Zealand
#1 of 6 hotels in Takaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 327 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2025
Mary
New ZealandWe didn't stay long enough
Loved it, the chalets are spacious and beautiful, so many great touches. Near the road but very quiet, private outlook, lovely environment. Set amongst rocks and gardens, their own glow worm grotto, with beautiful glow worms. A shared area with a pizza oven and laundry and so many extras available. The hosts are so lovely and accommodating. If you don't love The Rocks, you have no soul.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Finlayson
New ZealandNothing
Accom was lovely, clean and warm. Location was perfect
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Lin
New ZealandAll good!
All amazing!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Gemma
New ZealandGreat place just at the entrance to town. Owners were very nice and the unit was very spacious
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Bill
New ZealandVery spacious chalet
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Andrew
AustraliaLaundry facilities and so much space in the cabin.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Brent
New ZealandNothing
Beautifully created in a very special natural setting. The chalets are private, spacious and exceptionally clean. Easy safe car parking and helpful hosts.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 April 2025
Mark
United StatesThe unit was roomy and included all we needed for simple food preparation. The bed was comfortable, the unit was clean, and the staff member at the office was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Anne
New ZealandThe TV remote was difficult and may have needed a new battery. We didn’t ask about it so that’s on us
Chalets had everything you could need included and nothing was too much trouble for the host
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Katharina
AustraliaThe chalets had everything we needed and were absolutely spotless. Leanne was very helpful and lovely and accommodated our request to be close to family who had also booked a chalet there. As a group, we were able to use the communal kitchen, which was ideal. The glow worm cave was also a highlight for the kids.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Aneila
New ZealandThe best welcome and tour of facilities I have ever had, hands down. I felt very welcome. The chalet was very roomy and comfortable, large bathroom with separate toilet, the shower was so good! Everything I think I would need was provided for in this room and I loved the layout. The room entrance was at the opposite end, away from the carpark - I'm a private person, so really appreciated that. The Glow Worm Grotto was a nice little added feature, and love the little touches to make it a special area. It's only a minute away before driving into the main street of Takaka, so close to shops but far enough to have some peace & quiet.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Sarah
United KingdomBed was soft and sunk in the middle.
We had a wonderful 3-night stay at The Rocks Chalets. The chalet was spacious, comfortable, and had a lovely outdoor area to relax in. The location is good—quiet yet conveniently close to some great walks. One of the highlights of our stay was seeing a stunning starling murmuration, an unexpected and mesmerising treat. Another memorable moment was visiting the little cave on-site at night. The entrance is lit with charming fairy lights, and inside we some glowworms!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Selina
AustraliaNothing
The chalets were clean ,well appointed with everything you could wish for. Good kitchenette bathroom and great size overall . Quiet too
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 March 2025
Boyle
United KingdomExcellent service and owners - thank you for a great stay. We will be back :)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 23 March 2025
William
New Zealandoutdoor bathtub
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Leanne
AustraliaLoved this place,had everything we needed and more Hosts were friendly and welcoming Camp kitchen was fitted out with everything needed
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Gayle
New ZealandNothing
Peaceful
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
David
New ZealandNothing, we enjoyed it all.
The property was lovely. The chalets were excellent and beautifully maintained and cleaned. There were private areas to sit and shred areas as well. There was also a cave with glow worms which was very cool. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Mark
New ZealandGreat location awesome felt very welcome
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Isabelle
NetherlandsDouble bed: matras is not that good, but I must admit I am quite sensitive.
Very friendly host. Spacious and comfortable room. Each chalet has its own patio and garden table. We did not have problems with mosquitoes, but should there be any, multiple insect repellant devices are provided. Extensive kitchen equipment. Whatever is not provided in the chalet itself is provided in the common kitchen, e.g., oil, soy sauce, bigger pans, pizza oven. Washing machine and drier available in the common area. Good shower.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Baisley
New ZealandWe appreciated the very friendly and compassionate hosts who gave some extra care after what had been a very tough day. The view of the rocks out the window were cool, the private seating areas were also a lovely touch. We enjoyed taking a look at the glow worm grotto. The Lazer and fairy lights were a hit with our 4 year old. Very clean and we'll appointed room.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Irene
CanadaNothing
It was very clean and well set out vis-à-vis beds, table, chairs etc.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Joanne
New ZealandAbsolutely nothing..these beautiful people think of everything.
Location..beautiful..we originally booked in for 1 night..ended up staying 4.this is the best place I have ever stayed at in New zealand and iv stayed in many.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Janine
New ZealandThere was nothing not to like just wish we could have stayed longer - definately not your generic hotel room !
These chalets are uniquely set amongst natural rock formations and are very private . Interiors are like being in a well provisioned cosy but spacious cabin . Loved the outdoor bathtub ! Bathrooms spacious too . Communal pizza oven and washing machine facilities
Stayed in February 2025
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