2 Torea Road, 0985 Matakana, New Zealand
#7 of 10 hotels in Matakana
Guests' ChoiceBased on 28 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Nishgalen
South AfricaN/A
Conveniently located. Homely feel with great Deco & comfortable beds with top quality linen. Owners have gone to great lengths to style the cottage to create a warm ambience.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Ray
New ZealandThe toilet handle was broken and you had to hold and turn a cetain way to flush it. Wouldn't have taken owner much to fix it. Only one mirror in one bedroom to get dressed and do your hair etc.
Great location with shops bars and restaurants so close.. Wonderful size garden with room to kick a ball around for kids. Not far to our favourite Anchor bay and other beaches.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Rich
AustraliaAnother toilet would be good. Plus looks like their is enough space for a pool!
The cottage is well appointed and in a prime spot with Matakana.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Jessica
AustraliaThe white cottage is absolutely stunning. So quaint and cosy, everything was thought of to make our stay enjoyable. Farmers markets right across the road, we could smell the fresh coffee, woodfire pizzas & bacon buddy’s cooking. Amy was lovely to deal with and everything was easy to access and communication was great.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 April 2023
Natalie
New ZealandThe smell of a non aired house that could have afforded the time of fresh air circling through it which we could appreciate is a time factor and in no way marred out stay as it was so minor.
The house was delightful, cosy, clean and had beautiful furnishings & decor and the beds were so comfortable. The location was perfect, just a few steps away from everything we needed. Oh and the shower head was incredible!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Amanda
United KingdomExcellent location and lovely clean and attractive property.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Moira
New ZealandNothing that I can think of.
Great location central to shops, cafes and picture theatre.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2022
Angelina
New ZealandTelevision channels are very limited although we had the option of using the Smart apps.
Stunning little cottage. Lovely fresh flowers on arrival and little extras like using local coffee and bathroom goods. Fabulous location right in the Matakana Village.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Clare
Australiabeautifully renovated cottage in the heart of charming Matakana. wonderful host!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 18 September 2022
Kate
New ZealandGreat location, second visit cause I loved it so much first time. Wonderful to be on the doorstep of the market and restaurants.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 10 July 2022
Gael
New Zealandno milk and fridge leaking
spacious, easy use quaint
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Wendy
AustraliaEverything
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 19 April 2022
Lynette
New ZealandIt needed some maintenance. I didn’t like another family knocking on the door on Monday to check in whilst we were still there until Tuesday. I had expressly phoned Booking.com after speaking with the owner of the cottage, to advise them of the change in dates so that wouldn’t happen!! The owner had penciled in the date change so that Booking.com would know. My whole booking experience with Booking.com has been like a comedy of errors except it wasn’t funny and actually has been very stressful and disappointing. 😓
The unique, quaint ambiance of the cottage was great. it was very close to all the facilities, shops, markets etc…
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 August 2021
Judy
New ZealandCharming cottage in central position
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Kylie
New ZealandThere were a couple of very small issues in the bathroom that made things a little tricky but overall it was great.
This property is so conveniently located to enjoy all that matakana has to offer within walking distance. The attention to detail made by the hosts made our trip so much more relaxing and stress free knowing everything we needed was provided. The house was so cute and aesthetically pleasing.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Anthony
New ZealandNo tv insructions couldnt get sky. The property is overpriced I have stayed in many five star properties around the world for less The outside offers very little privacy from passing traffic.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Mallorie
South AfricaI needed to contact hosts regarding how to check in less than an hour before arriving. Damp, musty smell in the rooms and lounge- dissipated when doors opened but returned at night. Freezer was frozen over and we couldn't close the fridge door properly because of this. Need better blockout in the rooms because the street light shines onto the bed even with the blinds drawn. Disherwasher was full when we arrived and I had to empty it.
Beautiful location with easy access to shops and restaurants. Spacious rooms and living area. Hosts left special touches like chocolate and ice creams and wine.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2022
Gregory
United StatesProperty has been remodeled but many years ago. Appliances are old and dirty. Bathroom is an insert in a lean-to style addition - a complete after thought and to the level of a cheap motel. House is cold and drafty (you can see the ground through the floor boards). This property is terribly over priced for what you are actually getting - photos are very misleading. We felt cheated and hood winked.
Location is very good.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 20 July 2021
Angela
New ZealandAs it was mid winter it would have been nice to have some heat turned on for our arrival . It took several hours to warm the house and we never could warm the bathroom Everything else was very comfortable. a potato peeler in the kitchen would be good!
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 15 August 2021
Anonymous
New ZealandLack of communication from host.
Clean, comfy. Nice decor. Great location.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Tara
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Jolene
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Lingfeng
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
John
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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