1574 Springbank Road (SH10), 0293 Kerikeri, New Zealand
#3 of 11 hotels in Kerikeri
Guests' ChoiceBased on 186 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Helen
New ZealandNothing
Lovely quiet location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Vishal
New ZealandRoaches
Very cozy
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Tan
New ZealandNothing!
Sparkling clean and very new. Everything is decent and carefully chosen. Enjoyed the spa tub very much! Located in the middle of an orchard, with 3 little piggies and free roaming chickens, feeling relaxed. And it’s dog friendly!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Lile
New ZealandEverything is perfect
The host is so friendly and so kind she accepts our early check-in with no hesitate. Feels like home away from home ☺
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Christian
GermanyWalls are quiet thin that you can here a lot
Everything! Absolutely lovely and familiar
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Karen
New ZealandWe liked everything.
A lovely little house provided with everything you would need. Beautiful orchards right outside. Very peaceful. Kerikeri is a great base for visiting other places like Russell. It also has great markets!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Fraser
United StatesI greatly appreciated all the fruit & food the host supplied.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe pictures don't do this place justice and the little NZ touches really make a difference. (You can buy the coasters (which are gorgeous) from the Saturday Market in Kerikeri along with other NZ wooden items).
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Utakea
New ZealandIt was quiet and relaxing. Made me feel like I was at home. Enjoyed having quality wifi and also smart TV for the kids was awesome.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Kani
New ZealandEverything was great no complaints
Inga was absolutely lovely, very hospitable and accommodating. Thank you Inga my family enjoyed their stay at your establishment.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Rebecca
New ZealandWhat a lovely, restful place! A very welcoming experience! The kids loved the dogs and pool, and it was so safe for them to run around and play.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Pia
AustriaExcellent stay. Really nice host and delicious oranges. All the things you need incl pool, BBQ, farm animals etc. in a very family like atmosphere. Would always come back.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Furnell
New ZealandIt is quite off the beaten track at the top of Kerikeri and was a little difficult to access, especially without a car. But Bay of Islands is difficult without a car generally speaking, so this wasn’t too much of an issue for me, as I anticipated this and hired a car. Claes is a little particular about things, which is a fair cause it is his house and this is not necessarily a bad thing as it keeps the house clean. However, I was a bit put back by it the first time, because it was a quite a small issue with the dishes that I didn’t think was an even issue, but I did get a bit of a grilling for it. Also LOTS of mosquitoes but again part of the Bay of Islands experience in summer
Claes was a great host and he is attentive and friendly and lives in the property with the other lodgers. It definitely has a bit more a hostel feel, but definitely welcoming and friendly. I stayed over the Christmas period and they had a potluck on Christmas Day which was lovely when you’re solo travellers and a bit deprived of human contact. The property has big grounds as well as a pool, you can go and look at the pigs and chicken as well as the orchard. It is pretty chilled and you can do whatever you like really!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Vikrant
New ZealandLate checkout wasn't convenient.
Big property, nice pool, generous lounge and very good bedroom.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Jeannette
NetherlandsThe location of the lodge is less practical if you have no car.
Lovely lodge!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Theis
New ZealandGood room for the price we paid! The Claes hospitality was the most. It was great chatting about his experience sailing to South America. It was a quiet place with many tracks and beaches near the place. The sweet oranges are delicious, and I loved interacting with the lovely Nika and the pigs.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Rebecca
New ZealandWould definitely stay again!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Ngarino
New ZealandWe liked everything 😊😊
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Stephanus
New ZealandN/A
The property is set on a working orchard. You do feel like you are living on a farm. Staff were very friendly and also were respectful of your privacy. Klaus is an exceptional host and gave me 2 bags full of his spray free oranges to take back to my wife. Despite me wanting to pay for these he refused which was a fantastic gesture. The accommodation is spotless and comfortable.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Lynette
New ZealandNothing really.
Host and staff were great, facilities were nicely furnished, Resident pets (kune's,free range chickens and friendly dog were lovely)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Susi
New ZealandNothing.
The location was exceptional, in the middle of an orchard but close to the township, surrounded by very friendly pet chooks and piggies and a lovely senior dog watching over them. Klaus is a great host, offered us fresh fruit from the orchard and made sure we were feeling comfortable, safe and looked after. Thank you!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Kevin
United StatesNo complaints at all
Very private, comfortable, and well-equipped studio cottage (Doolittle) set within a working organic fruit orchard. Orange trees in full bloom were within feet of the patio. The smell was intoxicating and the hosts provided fresh fruit from the orchard in the cottage and a juicer was present if you wished to make fresh-squeezed OJ. The hosts put together a very nice information book, with useful information about both the cottage and local restaurants, wineries, sights, and other attractions. The cottage was within easy driving distance of Kerikeri and Paihia/Bay of Islands.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Huia
New ZealandI can't fault it. I liked the place.
We took our own breakfast. The place was pristine, comfortable and very friendly.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Lloyd
IndonesiaN/a
Everything. Spotlessly clean. Great facilities privacy and always extra effort made by staff
Stayed in November 2023
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