245 Foreshore Road, 0481 Ahipara, New Zealand
#3 of 13 hotels in Ahipara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 224 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
6.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomGreat location right next to a superb beach. Parking for my motorcycle which I was using to travel around NZ. Really relaxing location with a good kitchen and social area. Was going to go back for a few more days but ran out of time!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Isabelle
United StatesExceptionally clean, great facilities and lovely host!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Thomas
New ZealandNothing
The property is beautiful. Great hosts. Great facilities and close to quality surf. A real experience to stay at such a beautiful place!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Jessica
GermanyA lovely place right on the beach with a large bedroom, wonderful garden and a nice place to sit together in the back garden. I spent three nights there and it was amazing. Totally recommended!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Kimberly
Canada- great location, warm hosts, lovely historic house, great kitchen with everything you need, clean facilities, beautiful patio, good sized rooms
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Vanessa
CroatiaWe liked everything.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
David
United KingdomNothing it was all great!
Great location, super friendly hosts and a perfect property for a relaxing 2 night stay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Linda
New ZealandNothing . We loved it all!
The location of the Lodge and the history of the building! Built 1870 as a lodging home and post office.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Dirk-andrew
GermanyExceptionell service of the owners! I had let something in and they send it after me.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Rosemary
New ZealandThere was nothing to dislike.
Hosts were very welcoming. Great spot just across the road from the beach. Lovely covered outdoor eating area. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Pieter
New ZealandMy decision not to stay here indefinitely.
Exceptionally beautiful location, house, and stay. Among the kindest hosts I have ever stayed with. One of those rare cases where a near-five star Google Maps or 9+ Booking.com rating is completely warranted. For SOBO TA hikers: yes, it's worth the extra 3km.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Trixy
AustraliaSqueaky floorboards, but it’s an older house so it’s understandable!
Comfortable lodge, friendly and homely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Jacqui
JerseyAbsolutely nothing
Opposite the beach, great safe parking, a wonderful greeting even though we were late arriving (after 7pm) beautiful garden, well equipped very clean kitchen, underfloor heating in the bathroom :-) All just brilliant
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Corinne
New ZealandLovely house, good location. Nice people, good spot for surfing
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Holly
New ZealandThis house is so lovely and the owners have put so many thoughtful touches in! I enjoyed a snooze in a hammock on the large garden out front and the shared kitchen had everything I needed. Just a lovely place - will 100% visit again!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Patrick
LuxembourgBeing an old building the stairs are steep and can be a little bit tricky to carry up and down luggage but we managed fine.
Guesthouse with a great vibe, comfortable rooms clean and plenty of shared facilities. Location right across from the beach is excellent including a side beach view from our room with a bonus when you see the Ahipara horses graze right outside of our window.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Sohail
United KingdomBeautiful lodge right on the beach. The hosts are lovely and very helpful. Fantastic kitchen stocked with all the utensils , pots and pans you’d need. All round a very pleasant stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Pieter
New ZealandThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Michelle
New Zealandprobably just waiting for showers - other then that love the place we had a great time definitely recommend and we will be back thats for sure ! Thank you!
Location right across from the beach, very clean and tidy and I had the best sleep!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Warraich
New ZealandBest place in whole area for stay.Very nice staff.Beautiful garden view with stunning beach ⛱
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Sanderson
United KingdomOnly the bathroom being shared was an issue for me. However there were several available throughout the property and were modern and clean. We were probably not their usual clientele.
House was old, traditional and cosy. Lots of public rooms. The kitchen was extremely well equipped. The gardens were lovely for relaxing and enjoying breakfast. The room was clean and comfortable. Luckily we had a bathroom close by. The owner was welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Jean
CanadaHonestly… nothing to say negative about this place.
Beach right in front… quiet street. Perfect location. Extremely clean. Owner on site. Great advice on where to go, what to see and what to do. Beautiful layout. Large kitchen well equipped. Two fridges.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Yoshimi
United StatesN/A
an absolutely sweet lodge to stay!!! the location is great and the place is super clean :) I can tell that the owner really cares about the place to run well 🥰 I'd stay here again!!! thank you so much for the comfort stay!!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Mary-rose
New ZealandThe house is beautiful. Great place to read a book in peace, or mingle with the other guests around the dinner table. View of the beach from my bedroom window.
Stayed in February 2024
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