We stayed here on our trip to New Zealand when we passed by Rotorua. We stayed here for two nights…read morewith Geoff and Lorraine who were great hosts. The breakfast that Geoff whips up is one of the best breakfast meals we have had in New Zealand, from fresh juice and coffee to homemade jams (which are delicious!), homemade cereal/granola, eggs, bacon and sausage along with fresh fruit! Lorraine was also nice enough to drive us into town to show us around eventually dropping us off at Eat Street which is roughly only about 15-20 minutes walk from the home. You get your own private room and bathroom, and when we told them we were on our honeymoon, they were so sweet and left us a nice message along with 2 personal bottles of champagne and Belgian chocolate. I would definitely recommend anyone who is staying at Rotorua to reside here as it was a very pleasant experience.

Not only is the City Lights Boutique Lodge situated at a perfect place with a beautiful view of…read moreRotorua - complete with lake, city and the occasional geyser. But the hosts, Angie and Leigh are also extremely welcoming, friendly and caring, providing a lot of tips on what to do in the area. We couldn't have asked for any better service during our unfortunately quite short stay. The Lodge itself is stylish, modern and clean on the outside and inside. Our room - Kiwi - had just the perfect size and amenities. Breakfast was also excellent, with plenty of nice things to choose from. As a bonus, some comic relief is provided by the very cute Alpacas, and a quite charming cat, Oscar. Really the only downside was the shortness of our stay, just one night. We certainly have to fix that next time we visit Rotorua, and the City Lights Boutique Lodge.

From the owner: B&B guests can relax in the large lounge which has air conditioning or a real fire for the colder…read moremonths or warm up in the sauna. Our self catering cottage and apartment both have air conditioning, garden and BBQ. B&B guests can enjoy a buffet style continental breakfast which features homemade muesli, yoghurts, fresh fruit and preserves and more! We offer free WiFi throughout the property and there is a large outdoor seating area, with a BBQ and hot tub, where guests can relax. We welcome the chance to help you make the most from your trip - bookings can be made by your hosts on request. We are here to assist you and help you make the most of your time in our beautiful city. We also have six pet alpacas and Oscar the cat - all guest friendly and love meeting new people!

Amazing lodge in a beautiful 10 acre rural setting. Fabulous hosts Garth and Angie London cooked a…read moregorgeous lamb rump with pre dinner canapés and NZ wines. Sublime surroundings with nicely appointed rooms with doors opening out to the sound of Bellbirds and other NZ native birds. Highly recommended!!

This is a fantastic little B&B just outside of the Matamata town centre. Set amongst lush green…read morelawns and picturesque mountains as a backdrop is the lovely cottage accommodation. John and Kathleen are very warm friendly, and Kath makes a scrumptious breakfast of your choosing. If you're planning to go to Hobbiton, and want somewhere local to stay, it's well worth checking out. Chestnut lane is 5 mins from the Matamata town centre, and only 15 mins away from the Hobbiton tour.

Full disclosure...I am not usually a fan of B&Bs. I prefer the predictability of a hotel (later…read morecheck out, air conditioning, room service, better sleep quality, pool, gym etc.). So it was some trepidation that we made our booking at Kaimai Country Lodge. The online reviews certainly looked promising ...but you never know! We needn't have worried. This place is awesome. It was designed from the ground up to be a B&B so everything has been thought out to maximize guest comfort and privacy. The rooms are cleverly arranged to give every one their own unique and amazing view from a private deck. There is also a stunning lounge should everyone want to sit together. You can tell that the owners really care about the experience of their guests. They seemed excited and pleased to welcome us when we arrived. They jumped into action and were warm and engaging. They even waved us off after our stay just like we were family. Everything you could ever need is available for you to enjoy...sun hats, beach towels, extra pillows, powerful hair dryers, tea, coffee, books, cookies, bug spray, refrigerator etc. I mentioned that the only thing the place was missing was a power strip so we could charge our devices...moments later one was added to the "borrow area"...amazing. Some other things to mention... - sleep quality was awesome (this place is very quiet) - there is an overhead fan in the room which can keep you cool at night - breakfast is dynamite - there are great walks around the property (with fields of kiwi and avocados) - the back yard is beautiful...make sure you take a look - the arrival tea was delicious We loved our stay here and would be pleased to return some day.

Stayed here for our honeymoon in March 2018 from Washington State. Graham and Diane were lovely…read morehosts, providing us everything we needed and more! The other people staying a the same time as us were from the UK and it was very cool to have breakfast and conversation with people from all over the world. Graham and Diane pointed us in the direction of things to do in the area regarding anything we asked and additionally had a lot of touristy information easily accessible for finding anything and everything you could want to do. The rooms were very well kept, clean, and inviting. The internet was fast in all parts of the home and it was a secured network, so this would be a great place to vacation if you work remotely. Graham and Diane were some of the nicest people we have ever met and were very engaging in conversation, but also allowed us as much privacy as we needed! The house is located a very short walk to the beach for amazing sunrises and the neighborhood has a pool you can swim in too! I can't express how much we enjoyed our time staying here and being the first bed and breakfast I've personally stayed at, I'm so glad I did. It was like a little piece of home in all of the hotels we stayed at during our honeymoon to Australia and NZ and they definitely left a lasting impression. We look forward to coming back to stay again and wouldn't stay anywhere else! We share with everyone we speak to about NZ to stay here and if you are considering staying here, you absolutely should! I promise you will not be disappointed.

Our stay at Villa Walton was superb! Warm welcoming upmarket Villa in a gorgeous leafy setting set…read morein amongst working Dairy Farms. The rooms are beautifully decorated with generous ensuites. Also very warm and comfy. Close to Hobbiton and Matamata. Diane and Chris were extremely friendly and welcoming and Diane's cooking was wonderful especially her home cooked muffins! We loved our stay so much we will be back for certain. Don't miss the opportunity to stay, you will be pleasantly surprised as we were.

My favorite Hostel in the world…read more 1) It's just plain classy with it's Art Deco interior, balcony overlooking the center of town, and private lounge upstairs above the madness. The rooms are also more than passing with sinks in each room. 2) The landlady is hysterical and a realist. Very friendly, able to answer every question, and more than accommodating. 3) THE BIG ONE, the Location. You can't beat it. Across the street information center with free WiFi. Pub downstairs, clubs down the street. Waterfront around the corner. Everything else is on the block or one block down. I wish I could have stayed here multiple nights, but had to move on. Whakatane Hotel, you rocked my socks off.