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Purple Hen Country Lodge

2.5 star property
Guest house near Katikati Murals in Tahawai

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Exterior
Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Fridge, microwave
Table tennis, books, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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227 Wharawhara Road RD2, Tahawai, 3178
  • Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
  • Katikati Murals
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Athenree Hot Springs
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 3) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 842 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 1) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 4) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Tahawai

In Tahawai .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Katikati Murals and 6 miles (10 km) of Leveret Estate Winery with a stay here. Athenree Hot Springs is within 12 miles (20 km) and Karangahake Gorge is within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Katikati Murals - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Haiku Park - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Athenree Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Waihi Beach - 27 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Mount Maunganui - 56 min drive - 33.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Talisman - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe On The Balcony - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chrome Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Purple Hen Country Lodge

Guest house near Katikati Murals in Tahawai
Purple Hen Country Lodge offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Purple Hen Country Lodge also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Purple Hen Country Lodge was completed in December 2023.

This Tahawai guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2006
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Purple Hen Country Lodge offers 5 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. This Tahawai guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

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

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Purple Hen Guest House Guesthouse Katikati
Purple Hen Guest House Guesthouse
Purple Hen Guest House Katikati
Purple Hen House Katikati
Purple Hen Guest House
Purple Hen Country Tahawai
Purple Hen Country Lodge Tahawai
Purple Hen Country Lodge Guesthouse
Purple Hen Country Lodge Guesthouse Tahawai

Frequently asked questions

How close is Purple Hen Country Lodge to the airport?

Purple Hen Country Lodge is 26.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

As of Sep 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Purple Hen Country Lodge on Sep 23, 2025 start from $62.13, excluding 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.

Does Purple Hen Country Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Purple Hen Country Lodge.

How close is Purple Hen Country Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 15.5 mi (24-min drive) from Omokoroa Beach and 15.5 mi (24-min drive) from Waihi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Purple Hen Country Lodge offer free breakfast?

Purple Hen Country Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Purple Hen Country Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Purple Hen Country Lodge have a pool?

Purple Hen Country Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Purple Hen Country Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Purple Hen Country Lodge to downtown Tahawai?

Purple Hen Country Lodge is 4.9 mi away from Tahawai.

Purple Hen Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D A E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Wanqian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 💛
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean . Beautiful surroundings and only like 3 mins drive from the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Jos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Duan and

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stately old home with beautiful garden and views
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the country setting. Set in an avocado Orchard, with freedom to wander around and enjoy the space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet country environment and still close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were very comfortable and enjoyed our use of the communal lounge area. We were lucky to be the only visitors, it might seem a bit communal if all 4 rooms are taken. Good to be able to walk around the garden and Avo orchard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely guest rooms within a working farm/orchard

I really enjoyed my time at this tidy and cheerful accomodation. The owner operators were wonderfully knowledgeable of the community and local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

donna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly place, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fijn om hier te zijn!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020