El Rancho, Waikanae Beach
We have a range of venues for group bookings...along with a Holiday Park with motel units and campsites, for individuals and families to enjoy.
Registered as a charity, El Rancho is a not-for-profit organisation.
We host close to 25,000 guests annually, including groups from across Aotearoa and beyond.
El Rancho’s guests span all ages and demographics; we serve individuals, families, schools, corporate, church and community groups.
The main services we offer include accommodation, catering, conferences, ministry programmes and activities.
Generations of people have been touched by El Rancho’s generous hospitality, creating life-changing experiences.
Baker Lodges are self-contained with a kitchenette equipped with fridge/freezer, microwave, hotplates, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Each Baker Lodge has a TV with Freeview and all bedding & towels are supplied.
Baker Lodges are premium motel units sleeping up to 5 people in two upstairs bedrooms
We have a range of powered and non-powered camp sites in Holiday Park.
Our powered sites are available for Motorhomes, Caravans and Camping in tents
We have camp sites available specifically for Te Araroa Walkers.
Our TA Walkers Campsites are only available for Te Araroa Walkers.
We have a range of powered and non-powered camp sites in our Holiday Park.
Our non-powered sites are available for Motorhomes, Caravans and Camping in tents.
This option can only be selected by existing Long Term Caravan Storage customers.
Our Long Term Caravan Storage Sites are fully subscribed. Changes will be advertised here.
Kowhai Cabins have a small kitchenette. The shared bathrooms are located externally alongside the cabins.
Kowhai Cabins offer basic bunkroom accommodation sleeping up to 6 people.