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Last 12 months : 100.00% (1 review)

9 Winara Avenue, Waikanae, New Zealand 5036

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 22
  • Rank: 66 of 510 Villages
  • Dwellings: 45
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 9.33% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 28%
  • Min age: 70

Services Offered
  • 2 Bedroom Villa
  • 2 Bedroom Apartment
  • Continuum of care
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Service Information

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This business is part of BUPA RETIREMENT VILLAGES .

Winara Retirement Village in Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast is stated on the Bupa website says "a welcoming, modern retirement village offering you independence, community and freedom. With 18 stylish apartments, 27 spacious villas and excellent community facilities, Winara is the place to get the most out of life!"

It also says that "because Winara is a small village it is easy to get to know the village manager and the other residents. As well as a strong sense of community, our residents enjoy long term support, thanks to the future care options at Winara Rest Home next door.

You can find Winara at the "base of the Waikanae hills, in an attractive setting which is close to all amenities."

No. of Dwellings: 45

(Last Updated: 13th December 2022)

Costs & Entry Conditions

Fee Model
ORA / LTO
9.33% per year, for 3 years.
Maximum 28%
Minimum Age of Entry
70
Lowest Known Price
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Highest Known Price
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Capital Loss (if any)
Maintenance Fees Starting from
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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Extra Costs/Fees
No. of Dwellings in Village
45
Data Current As of
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Resident Reviews for Bupa WINARA RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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4.6 (22 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 4.6 / 5 ★ (92%) based on 22 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
5★
68% (15)
4★
27% (6)
3★
5% (1)
2★
0% (0)
1★
0% (0)
Example resident reviews
These reviews are selected to show a range of resident experiences. They are not intended to represent the percentage distribution of all reviews shown above.
Review for retirement village
5 / 5 ★
That they are doing a very good job.
Reviewer: Anonymous 19 Jun 2026
Positive experience at Winara
5 / 5 ★
My experience here at Winara is very positive. Such caring & helpful staff | Management.
Reviewer: Anonymous 28 Jul 2025
Management are caring and professional
5 / 5 ★
I am very satisfied with living here at Winara. Management are very caring and professional.
Reviewer: Anonymous 24 Jun 2024
Quick Review
5 / 5 ★
The reason is that it is a very friendly village with an outstanding manageress. I have my own house here with 2 bedrooms. The staff are all very helpful.
Reviewer: Anonymous 22 Aug 2022
Review
5 / 5 ★
I think that you should be allowed to have an other dog if you dog dies!
Reviewer: Anonymous 13 Jul 2022
Residents Are Very Friendly
4 / 5 ★
Very happy with management as most helpful in all ways.
Reviewer: Anonymous 21 May 2019
Security
4 / 5 ★
Village has generous 1 week per year free respite care. After minor accident was grateful to use. Residents are independent but friendly.
Reviewer: Anonymous 07 May 2019
Not Too Big
4 / 5 ★
Winara Village is convenient, is situated close to bus trains and shops, is reasonable to buy into and well managed, with care, hospital and care wards.
Reviewer: Anonymous 15 Aug 2016
Small and Friendly
4 / 5 ★
More transport - village no on a bus route, gardens still need improvement.
Reviewer: Anonymous 13 Jan 2016
Pleasant Sunny Villa
3 / 5 ★
Know that good maintenance keeps properties liveable to good comfort levels and for resale when that time comes
Reviewer: Anonymous 18 Aug 2022

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