Raglan itself is a hidden gem and lodging options are limited. In all honesty, I’m a high maintenance gal and some of the parts of Solscape took some courage(more later), but I would 1.) stay there again in a heart beat and 2.) challenge you to try this different form of lodging. If you aren’t used to staying in community type lodging than it’s a chance to step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself to a way many others happily travel. Solscape is not a luxury hotel or hostel - but if your in Raglan that’s not what you are looking for anyways. Solscape is an unbelievable concept and a place to escape the rigidity of typical lodging. I was always trying to figure out when they cleaned them so I could shower then but never got the schedule right. The shared bathrooms and showers were clean enough- better than a camp ground, but not perfection. Ok back to Solscape- we stayed in a caboose, just me and my boyfriend. Oh- be sure to go to the epic waterfall about 20 mins from Solscape- seriously worth it. I seriously wouldn’t want raglan any other way. Given that it’s undiscovered the hotel accommodations are little to none. awesome cafe food, good surf and the locals may or may not wear shoes.

Solscape reviews