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Reviews of White Cottage

2 Torea Road, 0985 Matakana, New Zealand

#7 of 10 hotels in Matakana

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Review score

Based on 28 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    9.0
    Best accommodation I've stayed at in NZ. Lovely Cosy cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    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

    8.0
    We will book again, it is such a convenient location and very beautiful and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Another 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

    10
    Cosy & Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Delightful, cosy home with the best location in the heart of Matakana.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent location and lovely clean and attractive property.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    8.0
    Great location for a girl's weekend away:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing that I can think of.

    Great location central to shops, cafes and picture theatre.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2022

    9.0
    Couple of nights away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Television 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

    10
    wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautifully renovated cottage in the heart of charming Matakana. wonderful host!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great 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

    8.0
    great location in village , old cottage with modern fittings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no milk and fridge leaking

    spacious, easy use quaint

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    10
    Very pleasant stay and everything we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2022

    8.0
    To put it kindly, this was not my favourite holiday experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    9.0
    Could have electric blankets or hot water bottles
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charming cottage in central position

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    7.0
    We really enjoyed our stay at the white cottage, from arriving in the gate to locking up and leaving was a breeze. Would
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No 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

    5.0
    Matakana getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    5.0
    Over priced bait and switch with misleading photos.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property 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

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay and the location is excellent to enjoy Matakana
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of communication from host.

    Clean, comfy. Nice decor. Great location.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

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