Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary in Tauranga offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, tennis court, and free WiFi in public areas. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a lounge, family rooms, and free on-site parking. Additional facilities include a tennis court, outdoor seating, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Located 16 mi from Tauranga Airport, the property is near ASB Baypark Stadium (12 mi), Skyline Rotorua (28 mi), and Mount Ngongotaha Reserve (30 mi). Guests can participate in walking tours and hiking. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the tour service, host, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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New Zealand New Zealand
“We Loved our visit to Mount Tutu Eco Sanctuary. Debbie and Tim are super hosts! I was a little nervous about the winding parts of the drive out there but it was fine. It was amazing to relax and listen to the sounds of nature. There were fresh...”
Mark
United States United States
“Can't say enough good thing about Debbie and Tim. They are great hosts and local guides willing to teach you about or help you with anything you need. We loved learning about their restoration efforts, meeting their animals, and seeing their...”
Joan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely complimentary glowworm tour, with the hosts giving fascinating insights and telling great stories. Breakfast was delicious. We also loved feeding the chicken and sheep.”
Paul
Canada Canada
“Tim and Debbie were amazing hosts who shared their lovely sanctuary with us in many ways. Great breakfasts and an amazing bush walk. But the top event was the glow worm tour, up close with the glow worms and guided by Tim and Debbie to understand...”
Anna
United States United States
“Debbie & Tim were the greatest hosts ever. Stunning location, wonderful personal touches, and amazing tour of the rainforest (and glow worms!)”
Aurelia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms are charming and efficiently put together, the location is unique and the tours are fabulous. I don't think you would find a gloworm tour like that anywhere else!”
Stacey
New Zealand New Zealand
“The glow worm tour and farm tour were amazing, so cool to see glow worms up close. The breakfast included was lovely. Tim and Debbie were exceptional hosts would definitely stay again”
Donald
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location was amazing. It is a winding road to get there but well worth it. You have to see the glooms at night. Quite incredible. Leaves Waitomo for dead!! The track down to the stream is a bit of a challenge if you are a bit infirm. But not...”
Paul
Australia Australia
“Tims knowledge of all nature is amazing, the guided tour of there own glow worms was a top experience. The property itself has outstanding nature and perfect that it is protected.”
Tan
Singapore Singapore
“the place is more than sanctuary. it is precious gem. Tim and Debbie, thank you for the fantastic tours and hearty breakfast 😘”

Managed by Debbie and Tim

Company review score: 9.9Based on 21 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Your welcoming hosts are Tim and Debbie, nature lovers, who have been privileged to have been guardians/owners of the sanctuary for over 30 years and open for guests since 2006. We have restored the Sanctuary to a natural wilderness.and love life in our bush hideaway, where we have raised our 3 daughters.

Property info

If you are after a nature experience, bird life, tranquility of nature and away from the city and crowds, then this is for you. We are 25 minutes from the city, 15 minutes from a grocery store and a takeaway. We offer a rustic and authentic experience with the charm and hospitality of yesteryear. A unique opportunity to stay within a wildlife sanctuary for a 2 night minimum. We have a natural wonderland of Glow Worms, which guests experience in a personally guided tour that is included in the room rate, and also a Rainforest Eco-Tour and hearty breakfasts. Expansive gardens, bush walks, Glow Worms & starry skies. Cosy rainforest huts with ensuite, built using recycled materials (1970's retro decor) and Family Room (Max 2 adults-must include children under 12yrs) with separate private bathroom. Open for bookings, excluding Monday nights (except for Easter Monday, open). A Queen Elizabeth II National Trust protected property with trees over 500yrs old. We are only 45 minutes from Rotorua, if you come via State Highway 36, then turn right into Oropi Road, then right into Ohauiti Road via McPhails Road. (If you travel via State Highway 33, it will take a lot longer.) We are 25 minutes away from Tauranga city

Neighborhood info

Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary is 15 minutes away from Otanewainuku Kiwi Forest, 1200 hectares of virgin forest with many walking tracks. Run by volunteers looking after flora and fauna for future generations yet to come.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 17 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 17 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

We only accept guests that are Covid-19 vaccinated.

Please inform Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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