Fairview Heights, Auckland
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Last 12 months : 98.35% (206 reviews)
550 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand 0632
Key Facts
- Reviews: 1063
- Rank: 2 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 246
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 10% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 30%
- Min age: 65
Overview of SETTLERS LIFESTYLE VILLAGE
Settlers Lifestyle Village in Albany, Auckland offers an idyllic lifestyle on Auckland's desirable North Shore.
Services Offered
- 3+ bedroom Townhouse
- 2 Bedroom Townhouse
- 3 bedroom Apartment
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- 1 bedroom Apartment
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Premier Lifestyle Villages.
Imagine spending every day in resort-like surrounds. Mixing with a like-minded, vibrant community, while still enjoying privacy in your own luxury home. That’s the reality for residents at Settlers Lifestyle Village in leafy Albany. Our amazing Lodge facilities include swimming pool, spa and gym.
This superbly located lifestyle village is close to a surprising array of convenient amenities:
• A short stroll to Albany Village, cafés, restaurants, library and more.
• Close to doctors, dentists and a medical centre.
• Handy to Westfield Albany shopping centre, movies and supermarkets.
• A few minutes to North Harbour stadium.
• Nearby motorway access.
• A short drive to East Coast Bays beaches.
No. of Dwellings: 246
Staffing & Support
A Registered village nurse is on site 24/7. All dwellings have a 24-hour emergency response alarm and CCTV monitors are on all buildings and entrance areas.
Resident Activities
Settlers Lifestyle Village has top class facilities for sports, hobbies and activities. At the heart of our village, Settlers Lodge houses an indoor heated pool and spa, gym, movie theatre, restaurant and bar, blokes shed and library. Settlers' residents enjoy an outdoor bowling green, croquet lawn and petanque court, as well as a barbecue area.
(Last Updated: 14th August 2026)
New Zealand's Best Awards
FINALIST - 2025 WINNER - 2024,23,22,21 Best (Med/Large) Retirement/Lifestyle Village - NI
Costs & Entry Conditions
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Minimum Age of Entry
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65
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Lowest Known Price
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$530,000
1 bedroom Apartment
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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Fixed for Life |
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Extra Costs/Fees
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power, phone, contents insurance |
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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246 |
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Data Current As of
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12 Dec, 2023 |
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Resident Reviews for SETTLERS LIFESTYLE VILLAGE
Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.
4.9
(1063 reviews)
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Example resident reviews
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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.
There is always help if needed
5 / 5 ★There is always help if needed.
A great friendly beautiful village
5 / 5 ★A great friendly beautiful village.
Another mostly enjoyable year
4 / 5 ★Managemnent should avoid undue interference in Residents Association affairs.
Love living here
4 / 5 ★Love living here.
I have been here 12 years and still enjoy it
4 / 5 ★I have been here 12 years and still enjoy it.
Very good
4 / 5 ★Very good.
Very homely & very comfortable
4 / 5 ★Very homely & very comfortable, relaxed atmosphere & very friendly.
A great lifestyle village with good people
4 / 5 ★A great lifestyle village with good people.
Amazing place and great people
4 / 5 ★Amazing place and great people.
Living in a construction zone
1 / 5 ★We have had 3 years living in a construction zone not finished yet. Also many times lift out of order.
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