The Dreamcatcher is stylish, openplan and private with a sunny patio area, deluxe spa pool and elevated outdoor sun porch with coastal views. Ideal for couples seeking to get away for a relaxing romantic stay. The lodge has a cottage feel with lots of rich natural wood, earthy colour schemes, ethnic art & furniture & beautiful green surrounds.

Just a few minutes walk and you are at the water's edge at Whale Bay and at the surf breaks of Indicators and Manu Bay.

Beautiful, comfy bed with high quality linen
Both French doors open out to the patio
view from the spa looking to the patio


The Sleeping Situation: Sleeps 1-2 people ideally in a king size bed as the lodge is openplan and therefore has no bedrooms.It can sleep up to 4 people with the sofa pulling out to a double bed.

From the sun porch (outside & upstairs) you can see the point at Whale Bay - a sunny spot to relax with a book or have breakfast!

DREAMCATCHER CALENDAR
For a quick glance at prices and availability check out the Bookabach calendar for the Dreamcatcher below. Please note 'enquiries pending' are not confirmed bookings until a deposit is received. You are able to make a 'booking request' via Bookabach website on this calendar. Alternatively contact us directly by email or phone.

 

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DREAMCATCHER FACILITIES & FEATURES

*Open plan lodge ideally sleeping 1-2 people
*Two sets of french doors leading out to the patio creating a cozy indoor/outdoor flow
*elevated outdoor sunporch for rest, relaxation, sun & stunning sea views
*1 bathroom with shower & toilet
*A fully equipped kitchen plus a great range of kitchen condiments
*High quality bed & bath linens
*Sky TV with most channels including sports & movies
*DVD & small DVD library
*Natural shampoos, conditioner & body soap
*CD stereo, selection of music, phone (phone cards available for toll calls)
*BBQ, table & chairs for deck
*two sun loungers

*Off street parking
*Robo can with natural pyrethrum sprays for summer insect control
*Eco-friendly cleaning products
*Freshly roasted coffee and teas, milk on arrival
*Pet Friendly - Fees & rules apply
*Smoke-free - smoking permitted outside only
*Therapeutic in-house or local massage therapy available
*In-house catering options available - minimum numbers apply
*We can organise any local tours or attractions
*Service of towels & sheets on request

Fully equipped kitchen full of condiments

Lounge with french doors & fresh flowers

Stairs leading to the outdoor sun porch


DREAMCATCHER RATES

Rates shown below are based on 1-2 people. Any extra people thereafter cost $30 per person per night.

Prices are in NZ dollars & include G.S.T

High Season
(October - April)

Low Season
Weekends & Public Holidays
(May - September)

Low Season
Mid-Week

(May - September)
 

 

$185

 

 

$175

 

 

$165

 

 

DREAMCATCHER DIRECTIONS & MAP

In From Raglan Town, turn left onto Wainui Rd. Drive 8km to Whale Bay . You come to a roundabout, turn left on to Whaanga Rd. Take the third drive way on the left, which is a long concrete drive going up the hill. The Dream Catcher is the third property on the right off this drive. You will see a set of double garage doors and a sign saying ‘Dreamcatcher'. You can park in front of the double doors. Follow the path down to the first place on the right.


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Bathroom with toilet & shower

The sunny patio & spa area with BBQ & sun loungers

Off-street parking



BENEFITS OF BOOKING WITH SLEEPING LADY LODGINGS

By renting a holiday house with Sleeping Lady Lodgings you are getting more than just a fabulous place to stay. A short walk from your accommodation will bring you to the 'Karioi Lodge and Outdoor Centre' which is located on a 110 acre nature reserve at the foot of Mt Karioi. As a guest you'll be able to enjoy many of the facilities here free of charge including the flying fox (cable line swing), low ropes course, 1-2 hour bush walk and sports barn. In the evening you can catch the stunning West Coast sunset from the lookout at Inspiration Point, view hundreds of glowworms or indulge in a Scandinavian style sauna. It's a great experience for both kids and adults!

The Karioi Lodge & Outdoor Centre is also home to the ‘ Raglan Surfing School ' providing surfing lessons and surf equipment rental and ‘Surf Dames' - a women's-only surfing retreat. Guests of Sleeping Lady Lodgings are entitled to a lodge discount on surf lessons and also surfboard and wetsuit hire.

Surf Lessons begin at the Karioi Lodge & Outdoor Centre and run throughout the summer twice daily at 9am and 3pm. During winter one surf lesson is held daily at 2pm. Lessons are at least 3 hours in duration and an evening sauna is included in the price. Private one on one lessons are also available. Soft top surf boards, wetsuits, boogie boards and a variety of fibreglass boards can be hired form the surf equipment trailor conveniently located at Ngarunui Beach next to the life-guard tower (Nov-April). Surf equipment hire is available from the Karioi Lodge and Outdoor Centre in Whale Bay in winter (May-Oct).

Good fun with a group of you or you can opt for a private lesson too

Half day surf lessons run daily all year
round

Surf beautiful, sandy Ngarunui Beach

BOOKING INFORMATION

MINIMUM STAY: Sleeping Lady Lodges have a two night minimum booking - there may be exceptions to this in the Winter or in the case of last minute bookings - so please check with us.

CHECKING IN & OUT: Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 10.30am on the day of departure. Late check-outs are usually offered on a standby basis only (e.g. if nobody books to stay on the day of your departure).

CONFIRMING A BOOKING: To confirm an accommodation booking a 20% non-refundable deposit must be made, payable either by credit card or by direct credit to a bank account. Visa & Mastercard accepted (please note the Karioi Lodge backpackers requires a 50% deposit on booking). Please contact us for our bank details if you wish to make a deposit by direct credit.

SETTLING YOUR ACCOUNT AT OUR WHALE BAY OFFICE: The balance of your account must be paid before the day of your departure at our office in Whale Bay. The Sleeping Lady Lodging office is based at the Karioi Lodge and handles all general queries and bookings during opening hours (winter – 9am to 3pm, summer – 8am to 8pm). Outside these hours a 24hour on-call management service is available for emergencies.

HELP PLANNING YOUR DAY: Our friendly office staff can provide information or organize bookings for other activities around the Raglan area such as horse trekking, kayaking, scenic tours, fishing charters & harbour cruises.

PET POLICY: We don't mind you bringing a pet however there are some rules and also a $30 charge. Please enquire if you wish to bring a pet with you.

WHALE BAY SHOPPING: Please note that there are NO SHOPS in Whale Bay (apart from the fresh organic vegetables, fruit and free range eggs you can buy at the Sleeping Lady office just up the road) and the supermarket in Raglan closes at 8pm.

For all enquiries please contact our office, we look forward to hearing from you!!

Email: info@sleepinglady.co.nz
Phone: 0064 07 8257873
Fax: 0064 07 8257573
Address: 5b Whaanga Road, RD3 Whale Bay, Raglan, N.Z

 

 

Email: info@sleepinglady.co.nz Phone: +64 07 825-7873 Fax: +64 07 825-7573 Add: 5b Whaanga Rd, RD3 Whale Bay, Raglan N.Z


Our affiliated sites below will give you more information on Surfing Lessons & Surf Equipment Rental, Women's Surf Retreats & the Karioi Backpacker Retreat all based in Whale Bay, Raglan, N.Z. Cheers!