FAQs
Mercury Ridge is a boutique luxury accommodation property at Cooks Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. It is located at 745 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach, approximately 15 minutes' drive from Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove and 5 minutes' drive from the passenger ferry to Whitianga.
Mercury Ridge is approximately a 15-minute drive from Cathedral Cove.
Hot Water Beach is approximately 15 minutes' drive from Mercury Ridge.
The entire villa can accommodate up to 10 guests across five suites. Individual room options are also available for couples and solo travellers.
A cooked and continental breakfast is included for all individual room bookings at Mercury Ridge. Breakfast includes a selection of fresh pastries, fruit, cereals and cooked breakfasts such as Eggs Benedict, pancakes and more.
Some exclusive use bookings are booked on a self-catering rate. Please check your booking details or enquire with us if you are not sure.
Children are welcome at Mercury Ridge when booking exclusive use of the villa.
For individual room stays, we welcome children over the age of 12.
Yes, we have a large parking area available to the rear of the villa with easy access.
Check in is from 3pm and check out is at 11am. Early check-in or late check-out might be possible, subject to availability. If early check-in or late check-out is not possible, we have secure storage available for your luggage should you wish to go out and explore for the day.
Yes, each of our suites has an individually controlled air conditioning unit for your comfort.
Mercury Ridge is not suitable for domestic pets. However, we do have a paddock available if you would like to bring your equine friend.
Yes, we have a helicopter pad available for guests' use by prior arrangement.
Yes, we have a massage therapist available by prior arrangement.
What our previous guests have said
A gorgeous magical "castle" on a hill overlooking Cook's Bay with hosts who define the concept of hospitality. We spent Christmas and Boxing Day
Jenny Backus, USA
Mercury Ridge is a WONDERFUL place to stay. We don’t normally stay at resorts that only serve breakfast, but Jo and Tom’s lodge is exceptional.
William Davies, USA
My wife and I have been on a 5 week tour of NZ and our recent stay at Mercury Ridge wull be remembered as an experience of the highest calibre. The B &
Howard G, United Kingdom