Management Update 23 June 2025
Access to the hotel: Scenic Drive South between Titirangi and West Coast Road is still closed due to a slip in February 2023. Scenic Drive North from Swanson to West Coast Rd is clear and open.
So Forest Hill Rd and West Coast Rd are still the best ways to access the hotel. Both roads are clear and open.
About Waitakere Resort & Spa
Waitakere Resort & Spa is a locally owned hotel, restaurant, day spa, wellness retreat, conference centre and wedding venue.
Offering guests comfortable Auckland accommodation just half an hour from the city centre. Waitakere Resort & Spa is set in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges rainforest with spectacular views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf beyond, providing a breathtaking panoramic backdrop for your escape away.
Family owned for 85 years
2025 marks the 85th anniversary of Waitakere Resort & Spa being owned by the Nevill-Jackson family.
Read more about the Estate History here.
The Experience
Waitakere Ranges Heritage Park
The Waitakere Ranges Heritage Park consists of 28,000 hectares of magnificent rainforest covering the ranges. This provides endless opportunities to experience the rainforest, rugged West Coast Beaches, waterfalls and magnificent Kauri Trees within the Park.
Some of the activities and experiences available at Waitakere Resort and Spa and in the surrounding Waitakere Ranges Heritage Park are:
RAINFOREST WALKS – Including tracks with beautiful waterfalls, magnificent native kauri trees, the rugged West Coast and water reservoir dams.
MOUNTAIN BIKING – There are some great mountain biking options nearby suitable for Mountain Bikes/Cross Bikes, which involve some gravel roads.
ARATAKI INFORMATION CENTRE – Located approximately a 10 minute drive along the Scenic Drive from the Resort entrance, the Arataki Information Centre has some great views of the Waitakere Ranges and information about the area, walking tracks etc.
PRIVATE YOGA – Private Yoga sessions are available subject to availability. Sessions are available for one or more participants and are thoughtfully crafted to meet your goals blending Yoga, Pilates.
ABSEILING/CANYONING - For the more adventurous, there are some abseiling options at the resort and canyoning on the West Coast. These activities are run by AWOL Canyoning.
View our Things to Do page here.
What Our Guests Say About Us
5 star review..2 weeks ago..
One of the best high teas I have ever had, and I have had a more than a few. The food was fantastic, contemporary and very well priced. The views are superb even on the rainy day we had. Expansive views and atmospheric. The buildings are well kept and are charming in a retro kind of way.
Hotel highlights
Great view, Great value
5 star review.. 5 weeks ago..
Awesome place to stay. Very worth it if you are wanting to relax. Beautiful views, food is amazing. And staff is very friendly
Hotel highlights
Great view, Romantic
5 star review.. 3 weeks ago.
This is our 2nd winter stay in this hotel. The experience has only got better. The high tea and the dinner were amazing and well presented. My favorites were Thai chicken patty entre and the burrito main which came with a divine cheese sauce. Shout out to the chefs…
As always we enjoyed the time in the lounge after the dinner. Staff were very nice and friendly (Reception staff and restaurant staff and cleaning staff and everybody we met).
I had a hot oil massage from the spa as well. The ladies at the spa were so nice and special shoutout to the lady with short hair (sorry I forgot your name) her massage had a healing power for my tired back.
Love the nature and views around the hotel. Being so close to Auckland yet far away from busy life. Thank you for the relaxing experience and will definitely come back.
Hotel highlights
Great food, Great view, Quiet, Child-friendly