50 Waitapu Road, 7110 Takaka, New Zealand
#2 of 9 B&Bs and inns in Takaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 299 B&B reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Free Wifi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: January 23, 2023
Ben
New ZealandGreat value for money. Amazing friendly hosts. Loved the sauna and jacuzzi. Nice comfy beds.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 22, 2023
Mary
CanadaOur hosts were fabulous, and made us feel very welcomed. We loved sitting in the hot tub and sauna in the evening and breakfasts were lovely
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 13, 2023
Wilson
New ZealandFriendly, helpful hosts. Sumptuous breakfast. Access to wonderful spa facilities. Beautiful, comfortable base to explore a beautiful part of the country. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 11, 2023
Kelly
New ZealandAwesome place, private, quiet, and breakfast was phenomenal.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 6, 2023
Marshall
New Zealandfantastic facilities and friendly hosts
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 31, 2022
Elise
GermanyMarie and Serge were incredible hosts, property was beautiful and breakfast was out of this world. Already planning our next stay!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 31, 2022
Ange
United KingdomNothing
The entire experience here was incredible
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 23, 2022
Quaint
AustraliaN/A
Everything, the house, our beautiful moody rooms, the hot tubs, sauna and pool. The breakfast was excellent, service and the hosts! 5 star stay will come again soon!!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 22, 2022
Rose
AustraliaWe had a wonderful stay with Marie & Serge. They are fantastic hosts and if we are ever in Golden Bay again we will be staying with them.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: December 22, 2022
Austin
AustraliaNothing at all
If you get a chance to stay here, 100% do it. Serge and his lovely wife were 12/10 great hosts and the house is basically famous in town from the conversations I had. The spas, sauna and plunge pool are fantastic, we enjoyed better than hamner or anything like that. They are open 4-10pm every day and was the perfect way to send off the evenings under the stars. The breakfasts are next level, homely but professionally done. Things like homemade bread and spreads, an old Finnish wood fire sauna and Serge even dropping me off somewhere in the morning added so much value. Thank you so much for having us guys and we are total converts and will be sending others to you in the future and hopefully be back someday. If you ever decide to do a house swap with us in Newcastle, Australia give me a bell. Thank you again. Aussie and Bobbie
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 18, 2022
Fionn
New ZealandThe time to leave.
Wonderful hospitality from the most gorgeous couple. This is a bite of paradise within the bigger slice that is golden bay. The best worst kept secret in the top of the south. Value, comfort, style and pizazz. If I could live here I would but I think they have enough pets. Don't hesitate to book
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 17, 2022
Edwin
Singapore-
The en-suite cottage was lovely. The best stay I had in NZ with splendid breakfast provided and hot tub facilities. The hosts were lovely and it’s little wonder why they had such good reviews and ratings on this site.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 13, 2022
Yi
AustraliaRoom is a bit small than expected
Very good hosts, hot spa and sauna, and very good breakfast
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 11, 2022
Brettnz
New ZealandNothing. Had a fantastic stay
Service was outstanding
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: December 4, 2022
Julie
New ZealandNothing.
Very clean and comfortable, spa facilities a great addition - particularly the hot tubs, love the outdoor kitchen facilities too. Breakfast was delicious and hosts friendly and welcoming. Excellent value for money. Perfect spot for exploring Golden Bay.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: December 1, 2022
Ann
New Zealandexcellence in design and amenity and the helpfulness and hospitality of Serge and Maree
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: November 26, 2022
Nideru
BelgiumNothing!
The warm welcome, the facilities, great location and breakfast.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: November 18, 2022
Malcolm
AustraliaNothing not to like.
Everything, from the warm welcome to the clean, comfortable room, to relaxing in the outdoor spa. Not to mention the great breakfast. This would have to be the best B&B we've stayed in anywhere.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: November 13, 2022
Suwi
New ZealandIt was so beautiful! They had two cats who were so friendly! The cottage room outside is so beautiful and the place is cozy and has everything you need. They provide you with the nicest breakfast as well and are super friendly!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: November 9, 2022
Jo
AustraliaBeautiful location very relaxing and only a short walk to the town centre. Excellent breakfast home made jams and jellies. Helpful hosts.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: November 3, 2022
Kiwi
New ZealandWonderful hosts and a gorgeous place to stay.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 29, 2022
Christopher
New ZealandProbably the best BNB I've stayed at. Delightfully quirky. Super friendly owners. Amazing sauna. Highly recommend. Thanks for having us!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 27, 2022
Bushy
New ZealandI did not like the separate bed room with a separate bathroom. I'm sure that a easy change can be made to make that bedroom have an on suite. That bedroom was also a bit of a small room although there was lots of cupboard space.
Very neat and clean. Serv & Marie were excellent host and very knowledgeable of were to go and when etc. that was very helpful. The spa & swimming pool areas were awesome.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 25, 2022
Kirsty
New ZealandProbably my favourite place I've stayed in NZ. Serge and Marie were so friendly and welcoming we immediately felt at home here. Location was ideal, bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was great. We loved the cats, the garden and the hot tubs too. And the breakfast had plenty of options and was delicious. Will definitely stay here again when we're back in the area.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 25, 2022
Mcintosh
AustraliaNothing.
Breakfast was an amazing buffet of cereals, home made bread with a variety of spreads, orange juice- freshly squeezed, coffee plus eggs and meat and cheese if you wanted it. There was a beautiful outside area for eating and cooking food if you brought your own. Then there was the spas, saunas and swimming pool. Shower and changing facilities were also available. It looked beautiful and felt most luxurious. The bedroom was beautiful, very comfortable and had everything I could have asked for.
Stayed in October 2022
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