Honi Taipua Street 39, 5573 Manakau, New Zealand
#2 of 2 hotels in Manakau
Guests' ChoiceBased on 145 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
6.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
James
United StatesIt's like stepping back in time. Very comfortable and cozy. The hosts were delightful and provided recommendations for local restaurants and such.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Maureen
United StatesNothing.
Very kind owner let us in for late night arrival, showed us everything. Place was SO beautiful, and felt like we had to ourselves. Bathrooms were always open and available, felt like private baths. Highly recommend. This unique and stunning property. Very low price for what you get.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Retired
New ZealandVery gracious welcoming hostess. Rooms, beds and furniture reflected the era the house was built in very charming!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Pilar
New Zealand...
Very happy with stay. Nice quiet room. Friendly hosts. Would stay again
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Matt
New ZealandShame it doesn’t have breakfast, but has cafe opposite (and more short drive away).
Hotel had character, comfortable bed and very clean. Host was friendly and knowledgeable. Quiet location, whilst close to SH1.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Crosswinds
New ZealandHospitality cleanliness
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Andy
New ZealandFantastic location for our visit to the region and function we were attending. Lovely hosts!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Julie
New ZealandVery comfortable old worldly vibe.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Tracey
New ZealandUnnecessary question
Just a genuine old place with a lovely feeling and owners who are sincere in what they are doing..
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Ron
New ZealandCould have used a small table or desk, no place to set anything down.
Decoration and comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Trish
New ZealandClean , very friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Judy
New ZealandClose to highway & rail so will bring ear plugs next time
Beautiful old Hotel full of character & tastefully decorated with xclnt self help kitchen facilities, sitting rooms & shaded outdoor area on a hot summer evening. Comfortable queen bed & room with seating, although some rooms much smaller. The host is really lovely & made sure we had all we needed
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Geoffrey
New ZealandOnly detractor was road noise at bedtime. If it wasn’t warm Summer evening we could have had windows closed.
Unique history. Renovated to past glory, great games area, beautiful courtyard area away from main road. Bedding 9/10!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Suzannah
New ZealandNOTHING
EVERTHING. This is old school NZ accommodation at its best
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Lynsey
New ZealandThis is a great place to stay with a group of friends
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Hilda
New ZealandThere wasnt much to dislike at all
Owners were most hospitable. the building was nostalgic. Nice location lots of fresh county air to walk around
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Victoria
New ZealandShare bathroom but didn’t matter so much as we were the only family staying there
The hosts were lovely and rooms so clean
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Rex
New ZealandJust loved the old school feel and friendliness
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Owen
New ZealandGreat place to stay. Very obliging hosts thank you very much!!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Cathy
New ZealandN/A
Very friendly hosts…
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Jean
New ZealandLovely old hotel. Very warm and welcoming after a day of cycling with my 10 yr old. Host looked after us so well! Self-catering but lovely meals and coffee over the railway line at the Manakau market.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Carol
New ZealandKitchen facilities.
We liked the old building, the owners have worked very hard to renovate the Hotel.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Tom
New ZealandWhat's not to like?
The hotel is warm, welcoming and comfortable, cosy even. Informal with an old fashioned feel, more like a guest house. The location is very quiet and there's no dining in so if you need a meal, eat before you come. I stay in many hotels around the world, few I would bother to return to. This one I did.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Sheryl
New ZealandWe were unprepared for limited access of local cafes open for dinner.
Stayed in May 2023
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