Reviews of The Inn At The Convent
9 High Street, 3920 Taumarunui, New Zealand
#3 of 5 B&Bs and inns in Taumarunui
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 242 B&B reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
9.4
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.6
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Free Wifi
9.5
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Reviewed: June 8, 2023
Keryn
New Zealand8 Reviews8.0“The Inn is a lovely, quirky place to stay. Lovely Host and great breakfast!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
There was only a sheer curtain in our bedroom which let the light in in the morning and it did not provide privacy.
Geoff made a great cooked breakfast. He was very accommodating with any requests.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: May 15, 2023
Jill
New Zealand15 Reviews2 helpful votes10“As this was a return visit it didn’t disappoint. Thanks for accommodating our dogs.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very interesting , friendly place to stay.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: May 10, 2023
Linley
New Zealand16 Reviews9.0“A great stay. Hosts friendly and helpful and the house has plenty of character.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
A great breakfast and served with a friendly smile. Location although a short distance from the main shops was a quiet area.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: April 27, 2023
Chris
New Zealand6 Reviews10“wonderful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing
The breakfast was very good and overall, if more than five stars were available, I would gladly use them on this superb place to stay
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: April 15, 2023
Stephen
New Zealand43 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“We highly recommend The Innat the Convent..”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
June and Geoff are wonderful hosts. The inn is packed with wonderful art and while it is their home you are welcomed and made to feel totally at home. Geoff was friendly and helpful, recommending a local restaurant (which was excellent) and driving us there when it rained.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: April 7, 2023
Janet
Australia41 Reviews3 helpful votes10“beautiful surroundings in and out Geoff and June great hosts lovely atmosphere”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
amazing hosts lovely room and bathroom and a great breakfast cooked each morn a perfect stay
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: April 4, 2023
W
New Zealand21 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Unique accommodation located close to township, a great stop-over during the long Wellington to Northland journey. Room and ensuite bathroom exceptionally clean and comfortable with top quality linens. Lovely bedside chocolate was delightful touch. Jeff's wonderful cooked breakfast including freshly squeezed juice and the most crispy bacon ever in front of log fire will be memorable.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: April 1, 2023
Patrick
United States26 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Everything. Home atmosphere. Cats and dog. Breakfast. Owners.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: March 31, 2023
Keith
New Zealand1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great hosts, eclectic art and decor, plenty of breakfast, helpful with travel hints. A good place to stay before driving the forgotten highway
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: March 10, 2023
Christine
New Zealand2 Reviews9.0“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It has been a long time since we have stayed in a B&B but great.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
Maybe a small television in the bedroom.
Excellent location. We could walk into the town. Lovely clean linen, in fact everything was very clean and the breakfast was great. Wonderful art and interesting objects dotted around. We could have stayed for days and seen something different!
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: March 9, 2023
Phil
Australia1 review10“If you are looking for a quiet and comfortable b and b then this is the one in Taumarunui.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nil
Roomy with a very comfortable bed, beautifully appointed bathroom and lovely breakfast courtesy of the wonderful hosts.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: March 5, 2023
Gary
New Zealand3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was very comfortable and the hosts very friendly and we liked that it was a little different and interesting.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: March 2, 2023
Klaus
Australia21 Reviews9.0“Very clean and comfortable excellent breakfasts helpful and accommodating hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Excellent beautifully presented welcoming hosts would recommend it to anyone travelling in the area.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: February 6, 2023
Ian
Australia198 Reviews8 helpful votes10“Excellent B&B Accommodation in Taumarunui”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
Genial hosts, a pleasant room ang a good bacon and eggs breakfast. Positioned in a quiet street a little distance from the town centre necessitating driving to the restaurants for a meal. An excellent place to stay if planning a trip on the Forgotten World Highway.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: January 27, 2023
Marilyn
New Zealand8 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We've never stayed in a B&B before, so happy to say this was a very position, experience for us.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Continental breakfast was very generous and great....Loved the location because it was quiet and an easy walk to town using the track at the end of the street. Their magnificent art collection added interest to this wonderful old building that is being loving cared for.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: January 23, 2023
Ann
New Zealand68 Reviews2 helpful votes10“outstanding”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing . all good.
character house with interesting history. comfortable bed, excellent shower, lovely owners, great art but best of all is exceptional breakfast.. quality muesli and yoghurt, bacon and eggs, salmon, capers and cream cheese, flat white coffee, fresh orange juice. the owners have thought of every detail to make guest stay comfortable. A delightful experience.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: January 16, 2023
Susan
United Kingdom39 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Little out of centre but local pub/restaurant- Rusty Nail offers free pick up/drop home so don't be put off. It really is superb b & b.
Everything. Lovely hosts. Wonderful breakfast. Beautiful building & so conformable.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: January 14, 2023
Leanne
Australia4 Reviews10“The hosts were friendly and helpful. Very quaint place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was lovely.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: December 15, 2022
Franziska
Germany16 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Best self made breakfast ever!!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 15, 2022
Jaki
Australia4 Reviews10“A gorgeous B&B with an excellent Brekkie”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
A gorgeous B&B with wonderful hosts. Breakfast was plentiful and a pleasure to wake up too. Our room had its own bathroom which was great and there was a little common area where we could make tea & coffee (they also provided water bottles and yummy cookies) which we really appreciated after being in the car for hours.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: December 14, 2022
Lara
United Kingdom24 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“unique stay in a beautiful former convent”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
quirky and original. loved all the beautiful art on the walls. friendly and hospitable owners. lovely breakfast
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 13, 2022
Debora
Brazil36 Reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
June is lovely. The breakfast was amazing!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 12, 2022
Mike
New Zealand1 review10“A great place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owners were fantastic, it was like staying with friends. Good quiet location.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 9, 2022
Ben
United Kingdom73 Reviews8 helpful votes10“Great stay in a wonderful B&B”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Living 19,000km away, so we can't easily visit again!
We enjoyed staying in this beautiful old convent, now converted into a stunning B&B. The house is beautifully decorated with great artwork all around. Our room was supremely comfortable and the bathroom had a great shower. Breakfast was the highlight, served in a beautiful dining room where we enjoyed discussion with fellow guests whilst being served a delicious breakfast and great coffee by our wonderful friendly host.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 9, 2022
Vicki
New Zealand19 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We stayed here on the way to the Forgotten World highway. It was a perfect location and the breakfast the next morning was very good. Loved the old house and all the quirky bits and pieces.
Stayed in December 2022
