7 Par Lane, Tikipunga, Whangarei, New Zealand 0112
SUMMERSET MOUNT DENBY Provider Logo Bronze
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Score: 93%

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Review Distribution: 5-star 76% | 4-star 17% | 3-star 3% | 1-2 star 4%

Last 12 months : 97.14% (42 reviews)

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 72
  • Rank: 10 of 510 Villages
  • Dwellings: 43
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 6% per year, for 4 years + 6% upfront. — Maximum 30%
  • Min age: 70

Overview of SUMMERSET MOUNT DENBY

A tropical garden retirement oasis with stunning views of the Western Hills. Summerset Mount Denby offers a relaxing, low-maintenance lifestyle in a vibrant and welcoming village.

Services Offered
  • Serviced Apartments
  • 2 Bedroom Townhouse
  • 3+ Bedroom Villa
  • 2 Bedroom Villa
  • Continuum of care
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Service Information

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This business is part of SUMMERSET GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.

A tropical garden retirement oasis with stunning views of the Western Hills. Summerset Mount Denby offers a relaxing, low-maintenance lifestyle in a vibrant and welcoming village.

Our village centre is the heart of our village, providing a multi-purpose community hub. Featuring spacious resident lounges and a stylish dining room and library, it includes a range of resort-style facilities including a café, bar, hair and beauty salon, indoor pool and spa. The village centre is also home to our fully-certified care centre and memory care centre, specially designed for those living with dementia.

No. of Dwellings: 43

Management

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Resident Activities

At Summerset Mount Denby our range of indoor and outdoor facilities means you'll always have something to do, no matter what the weather. And, if you're keen to get involved, our on-site Activities Coordinator will make sure there's always a calendar of events and activities to keep you entertained.

Onsite we have our very own Divine Café and in-house catering, offering contemporary menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce.

(Last Updated: 9th April 2026)

Costs & Entry Conditions

Fee Model
ORA / LTO
6% per year, for 4 years + 6% upfront.
Maximum 30%
Minimum Age of Entry
70
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No. of Dwellings in Village
43
Data Current As of
14 Dec, 2023
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Resident Reviews for SUMMERSET MOUNT DENBY

Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.

4.7 (72 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 4.7 / 5 ★ (94%) based on 72 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
5★
76% (55)
4★
17% (12)
3★
3% (2)
2★
4% (3)
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.
Moved here in February 2024
5 / 5 ★
Moved here in February 2024. I am very very happy with everything here. The people, the staff, my villa.
Reviewer: Anonymous 17 Aug 2026
Our management staff are amazing
5 / 5 ★
Our management staff are amazing. Very hard working, approachable, friendly and ready to listen. The gardens and surrounds are immaculate. I am totally happy living here and feel safe, secure and cared for. My family feel relieved and happy for me.
Reviewer: Anonymous 17 Aug 2026
LOVE It here
4 / 5 ★
no nothing
Reviewer: Anonymous 29 Jul 2026
Property manager
4 / 5 ★
Property manager. Activities. Overworked gardeners. Atmosphere. Lovely home / Villa. Love the palace.
Reviewer: Anonymous 09 Jul 2026
Made awesome friends
4 / 5 ★
Made awesome friends. Lovely place to live, makes me feel very safe.
Reviewer: Anonymous 04 Jul 2026
Independent Living
3 / 5 ★
Will be good when facilities are completed.
Reviewer: Anonymous 18 Jun 2024
Quick Review
3 / 5 ★
feel slightly mislead on some important issues
Reviewer: Anonymous 16 Jul 2023
Review
2 / 5 ★
[I feel] The lack of support and hospital specialist services has caused my husband and I significant stress and trauma, affecting our mental and emotional well-being. The main complex with all the above services should be built first, then the units to avoid the above. As for our age, this is the humane thing to do and is ethical.
Reviewer: Anonymous 13 Aug 2025
Review on Village I am a resident of
2 / 5 ★
Unfortunately we feel like many others that we have been mislead on an extremely important issue for us. Initially we were told that the Community Centre which is under construction would be completed in 2 years. They have now extended that to 3 years, initial date given was March 2024 but now saying first quarter in 2025. Sales have slowed so could wonder if due to this they have withdrawn contractors building the community centre which will give us the amenties we signed up for. The date exten
Reviewer: Anonymous 23 Jul 2023
Quick Review
2 / 5 ★
management wishes to control everything. Can expand
Reviewer: Dave Smith 16 Jul 2023

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