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Reviews
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4.5/5
We would like to thank Tatum Park for making our day so special.
The venue is excellent. The food was superb and the people friendly welcoming and very professional. Thanks from Ann and Edwin
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0.5/5
Attended a wedding in their garden, all buildings a very old and in need of renovations, there is no shelter in wedding garden so take umbrella's if you dont fancy getting heat stroke.
Food was very poor with small portions for such high cost you would expect bigger portions. They even ran out of some menu items before all guests were served. Although the reception area in the bush was beautiful, Take bug spray and warm jacket. Double room we stayed in was plain, old rooms, no tv just a bed…had over a dozen mozzies waiting for us, light in hallway stays on all night so shines into rooms through door windows. No aircon, Can hear next room snorers. Not worth price both rooms and wedding buffet dinner. I certainly wont be going back.
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3.5/5
Stayed here one night on my way to Wellington.
I was the only one there and it was quite a bizzare little spot. You could have filmed a horror movie there haha. But no it was OK enough apart from the train running right behind it somewhere behind the trees. Woke me up in the middle of the night. Quite liked the big spooky forest with camp fire type log seating. Could imagine in Summer it is pretty cool
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5.0/5
Trying to get accommodation after getting off the ferry in Wellington,Nothing available until we noticed Tatum Park.It was 8pm.There was a wedding on and the staff was so busy.While there another 2 couples
arrived, tried looking for somewhere from Palmerston North.The staff was so helpful.Our room was clean and comfortable.They even offered us a meal free of charge, great food.The service was fantastic.We can't thank them enough.
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4.0/5
My son recently had his Wedding at Tatum Park.
From what I understand there were initially a few issues with communication, but once Jessica took over it was smooth sailing.
This is a camp, so expect camp style accommodation. - I slept in the big house which was lovely (very old kitchen that can't be used though) but tea and coffee making facilities were available. - Possibly a little pricey.
I also spent a night in a single room in the lodge and this was also very comfortable - again camp accommodation so don't go expecting 5 star! Well priced.
I did hear from a few that the double beds in the lodge were not so great, but that is easily fixed.
The day dawned with rain as a prospect (it was entirely outdoors) - but Jessica kept us informed and was on the ball if we needed to move indoors.
The reception food was good - excellent fare for a cold outdoor evening.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming with the bar staff being chatty. The fire pit was kept going all night long and provided much needed warmth - it created a fantastic atmosphere!
Overall from our experience they are definitely on the way to becoming a great venue - keep up the good work!
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0.5/5
The floor was better than the bed.
My dad needs a c pak machine when he sleeps, so we ask if cabin has power.
Got told yes , but non of the plugs worked.
2 other people had fallen over on the path out side the cabins as all the pavement is broken up and is 1 big trip hazard,
The bar manager was the rudest b**** ever snatching serving cutlery off people and glasses and talked to everyone like a tart. After the cost of the wedding and having most cabins hired out as well I'm not happy with Tatum park.
For anyone looking at tatum park for a wedding just be aware the feeling the family got was if you don't like it someone else will fill your spot.
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0.5/5
The whole place was unclean and unhygienic, glasses were dirty with lipstick, plates weren’t clean, rooms hadn’t even been made since the last guests.
Disgusted with how careless the staff were and how unapologetic everyone was. No one cared. I’m actually concerned for anyone who does stay here or attends an event. You never know what bugs you might catch.
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0.5/5
Attended a wedding in their garden, all buildings a very old and in need of renovations, there is no shelter in wedding garden so take umbrella's if you dont fancy getting heat stroke.
Food was very poor with small portions for such high cost you would expect bigger portions. They even ran out of some menu items before all guests were served. Although the reception area in the bush was beautiful, Take bug spray and warm jacket. Double room we stayed in was plain, old rooms, no tv just a bed…had over a dozen mozzies waiting for us, light in hallway stays on all night so shines into rooms through door windows. No aircon, Can hear next room snorers. Not worth price both rooms and wedding buffet dinner. I certainly wont be going back.
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4.5/5
We would like to thank Tatum Park for making our day so special.
The venue is excellent. The food was superb and the people friendly welcoming and very professional. Thanks from Ann and Edwin
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0.5/5
The floor was better than the bed.
My dad needs a c pak machine when he sleeps, so we ask if cabin has power.
Got told yes , but non of the plugs worked.
2 other people had fallen over on the path out side the cabins as all the pavement is broken up and is 1 big trip hazard,
The bar manager was the rudest b**** ever snatching serving cutlery off people and glasses and talked to everyone like a tart. After the cost of the wedding and having most cabins hired out as well I'm not happy with Tatum park.
For anyone looking at tatum park for a wedding just be aware the feeling the family got was if you don't like it someone else will fill your spot.
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3.5/5
Stayed here one night on my way to Wellington.
I was the only one there and it was quite a bizzare little spot. You could have filmed a horror movie there haha. But no it was OK enough apart from the train running right behind it somewhere behind the trees. Woke me up in the middle of the night. Quite liked the big spooky forest with camp fire type log seating. Could imagine in Summer it is pretty cool
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5.0/5
Trying to get accommodation after getting off the ferry in Wellington,Nothing available until we noticed Tatum Park.It was 8pm.There was a wedding on and the staff was so busy.While there another 2 couples
arrived, tried looking for somewhere from Palmerston North.The staff was so helpful.Our room was clean and comfortable.They even offered us a meal free of charge, great food.The service was fantastic.We can't thank them enough.
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4.0/5
My son recently had his Wedding at Tatum Park.
From what I understand there were initially a few issues with communication, but once Jessica took over it was smooth sailing.
This is a camp, so expect camp style accommodation. - I slept in the big house which was lovely (very old kitchen that can't be used though) but tea and coffee making facilities were available. - Possibly a little pricey.
I also spent a night in a single room in the lodge and this was also very comfortable - again camp accommodation so don't go expecting 5 star! Well priced.
I did hear from a few that the double beds in the lodge were not so great, but that is easily fixed.
The day dawned with rain as a prospect (it was entirely outdoors) - but Jessica kept us informed and was on the ball if we needed to move indoors.
The reception food was good - excellent fare for a cold outdoor evening.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming with the bar staff being chatty. The fire pit was kept going all night long and provided much needed warmth - it created a fantastic atmosphere!
Overall from our experience they are definitely on the way to becoming a great venue - keep up the good work!
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0.5/5
The whole place was unclean and unhygienic, glasses were dirty with lipstick, plates weren’t clean, rooms hadn’t even been made since the last guests.
Disgusted with how careless the staff were and how unapologetic everyone was. No one cared. I’m actually concerned for anyone who does stay here or attends an event. You never know what bugs you might catch.
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0.5/5
we were with a sports team, the shared kitchen facilities were way over priced and had no running hot water, there were no lights for a whole night so teams were cleaning and cooking in pitch black darkness
which was unsafe and unwelcoming, there was no offer of reduced fee and we never saw management.
I had a cabin, which was supposedly refurbished, it was unfinished with a lumpy old bed, no TV draws that didnt open as the fridge was in the way, and the fridge froze everything, the shower was weak as was the WIFI all this for $125 a night.
We booked a BBQ but there was no gas, the campfire was not allowed to be lit unless there was someone with a permit.
The shared kitchen facilitites were to be shared with three sports teams which wasnt even big enough to barely house 1.
nice grounds but its feeling unloved and there is no presence of management to check to see if all is well. Poor performance
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1.5/5
Do not book here .
Unbelievably badly managed , the self -catering kitchen is a health and safety hazard abd the list of issues could go on and on.Just stay away
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0.5/5
If you are wanting a beautiful stress-free wedding, please do not do it here!
My son and daughter-in-law fell in love with the gardens and scenery, unfortunately they should have read the reviews before booking this establishment.
The Owners are rude, disorganised and argumentative, they accept no responsibility for their mistakes and will lay all the blame on you, they double book accommodation, demand payment in full prior for the event which, I understand for catering but for a bar tab you haven’t used yet? When we inquired on the balance of the bar tab they can’t tell you because they are too busy talking about you openly in front of anyone that will listen and yes, they were not nice comments which is disgraceful customer service. They are very good at double charging and adding on additional extras you know nothing about - then blame you for not receiving there emails that were never sent.
In regards to the accommodation, I would not book my dog into this place, it is dirty, rundown and smells like mould and if you are really lucky has the added extra of either mice poo in your bedding or damp wet sheets.
A week on from the wedding we are still waiting for an itemised account of what was spent on the bar and I don't believe we will ever receive one. Please do not waste your money on this place.
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0.5/5
Stayed here for a wedding it was horrible our room was $110 a night there was no kitchen or anything.
One of the toilets where blocked. Plugs ddnt work in our room. No towels where given to us to shower. Also only a bar of soap to use which is very unhighgenic. Myself my partner and other guests said they would never stay again. Very dispointing.
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2.5/5
$16.50 per person camping unpowered, beautiful gardens and plenty of space to pitch up.
Toilet/shower and kitchen very basic in building that feels half complete - bare bricks and open doorways. Free wifi up at the office but if you want to use the plug you have to sit under the reception desk - they didn't want me to sit in the lounge area. Overall a beautiful place, well maintained gardens but needs a good clean. Very quiet (was the only guest!). Some road noise and occasional trains...
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1.5/5
Felt campsite was great but facilities poorly maintained, inadequate and needed cleaning.
