Whangarei, New ZealandTaiharuru
Kauri Mountain Point Estate
Glass pavilion estate
Glass pavilion estate
Two solitary villas claim an entire headland, leaving twenty acres of coastal clifftops and a sheltered cove to just seven guests.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a private clifftop peninsula at Kauri Mountain Point, surrounded on three sides by the Pacific Ocean.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass surrounds the bedroom at The Glasshouse. Nearby, Te Whara offers an expansive loft with concrete walls.
At the table
A covered timber deck looks out through coastal bush to the Pacific, set for outdoor barbecues and delivered dinners.
How it began
Te Whara was conceived as a concrete farm shed, and its original tractor garage was later opened up into living space.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.