Shurinji

–Excellent location – show map
+10 photos
Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Shurinji in Whanganui offers a bed and breakfast experience with a spa and wellness center, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and concierge service. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, housekeeping, grocery delivery, and barbecue areas. Outdoor Activities: Guests can engage in hiking and cycling, with scenic views of the garden and mountains. The property is 5 mi from Whanganui Airport and near attractions such as RNZAF Base Ohakea (27 mi) and Feilding Livestock Center (30 mi). Guest Favorites: Visitors highly rate the garden, host, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ayal
Israel Israel
“Hosts were really wonderful. Made us feel at home. Breakfast was truly exceptional”
Michael
United States United States
“Penny and Andrew made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. The property is beautiful, bed was comfortable, and Andrew makes an excellent breakfast!”
Neuman
Canada Canada
“Very nice and comfortable room and beautifully decorated house AND an amazing garden, kept with such loving care by our very ecologically minded and friendly hosts. You need to visit it.”
Alexander
Australia Australia
“Welcoming hosts: showed us around their garden AT LENGTH! Very knowledgeable about the huge variety of plants and so willing to share. Thanks, Penny! The best breakfast we have had in New Zealand: a home cooked BIG BREAKFAST! Thanks,...”
Tania50
New Zealand New Zealand
“We did not get off to a good start. Booking.com had not notified our hosts we had booked. Fortunately, we rang the hosts before arriving, they rushed home and were there to greet us. They might have refused the booking had they known about it...”
Maria
United States United States
“Penny and Andrew are amazing hosts and they made us feel like we’re at grandma’s house. Their animals are all rescuers and we fall in love with them. Their property is absolutely beautiful!”
David
New Zealand New Zealand
“The breakfasts were very nice each morning and it was a real treat for me, as i didn't have to cook it. Andrew and Penny are lovely people, very knowledgeable on a lot of varied topics, great to listen to about all sorts of things. They went...”
David
Georgia Georgia
“The breakfast was hearty and delicious. The garden view was breathtaking! Our host was kindness personified. The canine co-hosts were a delightful bonus feature.”
Christelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“Andrew made a lovely breakfast each morning & lots of options offered. Felt quite spoilt with our cooked eggs (scrambled with herbs; poached) & beautiful mushrooms, toast, coffee & fresh fruit. Must try Andrew’s kombucha, it’s fantastic too”
Florian
Germany Germany
“Andrew and Penny were amazing hosts. Their kindness and generosity made you feel like being part of their family. Their Garden is a little piece of paradise. Andrew makes one of the best breakfasts”

Hosted by Andrew and Penny

9.8
Host Review Score
Andrew and Penny
“Shurinji”-means a garden to cherish. Designed and created by Susan and Patrick Edmonds fourteen years ago from 3 and a half acres of bare land. Shurinji lives up to its Japanese inspired name with many cherry trees, a man-made lake bounded with graceful weeping willows, water lilies and many bridges, (a tribute to the famous Monet inspired garden in Japan) with strategically placed statues and a gazebo with roses and wisteria growing over the roof. The topiaries continue the theme as you wander along walkways with surprises at every turn. Many guests remark on how peaceful the property is. We are an animal sanctuary of sorts. Expect dogs, cats, pigeons, chickens and ducks on the property. All are rescues or progeny of rescues. If you are allergic to pet hair or afraid of animals then this is probably not the property for you. If you love animals then this is definitely the place for you.
Penny and Andrew live onsite. We are both very social people and enjoy helping our guests get the best experience from their stay in Whanganui. Andrew is the cook and will prepare anything locally available for breakfast as requested.
We are 5 km from the city centre. You can be parked in the main street in 10 minutes. We will delight in helping you find places to visit once we get to know you and your interests.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Shurinji

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:30 and 06:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 70 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
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

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

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