The heritage-listed Colenso Cottage offers boutique accommodation with free WiFi, within a 5-minute walk from the city centre, supermarkets, bus depot, cafes and restaurants. Situated in a quiet upmarket area, the property features stunning views just outside the front door and from the private courtyard. The original home of William Colenso, a New Zealand Explorer and missionary, this beautifully renovated, fully self-contained property offers a large master bedroom, an open plan living/dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a private, sunny courtyard with an outdoor dining setting and views of Te Mata Peak through to the Kaweka Ranges. Netflix is provided. The property is 1.4 km from both Bluff Hill Lookout and McLean Park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

FREE parking!

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Hiking

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Napier
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  • Garry
    Australia Australia
    Very well equipped, spacious, lots of lovely little touches, ornaments, and art works and a garden and courtyard to enjoy. The information on the history of the cottage made it even more special. We were able to walk down to the main part of...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable spacious cottage with plenty of history attached. Very well equipped.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the small touches were to such a high standard. Bed is super comfortable. Lovely and quite had the best sleep. Everything you need in the kitchen (not that we cooked much). Kate was super easy to communicate with. Would recommend
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score

Colenso Cottage, heritage listed, Boutique Accommodation on Napier Hill, Hawkes Bay. The original home of William Colenso, Explorer & Missionary, now renovated to a high standard for your indulgence and comfort. Colenso Cottage is set in a fantastic location with stunning views just outside the front door. A short walk of town. Colenso Cottage is fully self-contained with a large master bedroom, comfy king sized bed with beautiful linen. A stunning dark leather studded sofa compliment the tastefully decorated open plan living area, fully equipped kitchen & laundry. Netflix & Wi-Fi are there for your comfort & convenience. Sit back and relax on one of the native wooden sun-loungers in the private sunny courtyard or enjoy breakfast on the wrought iron table and chairs as you take in the views over Te Mata Peak through to the Kaweka ranges. A breakfast basket can be arranged if requested. Katie welcomes you to come and experience this special piece of New Zealand’s history. Colenso Cottage is available for a longer stay if so desired. Weddings please inquire, rates will differ to advertised price.
Colenso Cottage is situated in a upmarket st, with well established homes and friendly quiet neighbours. Parking is always available on the roadside just outside the cottage. The cottage is within a few minutes walk to town, close to many restaurants and amenities. It is 10 - 15 minute walk to McLean park, 10 minute drive to local wineries and all Hawkes Bay has to offer. The Hawkes Bay wine region is 12th best wine region in the world. Hawkes Bay has wonderful cycling tracks, an award winning winery region with top notch restaurants. Local markets with fresh produce are available to visit each weekend. Cape Kidnappers Golf course is rated the 10th best golf course outside of the US by Golf Magazine and is located a 30 minute drive away. Also Cape Kidnappers boasts the worlds largest mainland gannet colony with tours available.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Historic Colenso Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 20

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Historic Colenso Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Historic Colenso Cottage

  • Yes, Historic Colenso Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Historic Colenso Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Historic Colenso Cottage on this page.

  • Check-in at Historic Colenso Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Historic Colenso Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Historic Colenso Cottage is 700 yards from the centre of Napier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Historic Colenso Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water park
    • Horse riding

  • Historic Colenso Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.