7108 State Highway 12 Waimamaku, 0446 Opononi, New Zealand
#1 of 11 hotels in Opononi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 252 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 April 2025
Lucile
FrancePerfect stay in this whimsical place, if you’re looking for peace of mind and a cute spot in the nature this is for you !! Bruce was very welcoming and we didn’t see much of him afterwards. The bathrooms were super clean, and the bed really comfy. Would recommend !!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Vanessa
AustraliaThe space between the cottages. The pretty garden with homegrown fruit. The country decor.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 March 2025
Erika
LatviaOne of my favourite stays in New Zealand so far!! The facilities were fresh, and clean and there was everything you may need for a great stay. The hosts were super kind and helpful. I would love to come here again!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 March 2025
Michelle
New ZealandN/A
Really enjoyed our time at Wisteria Way and would recommend to others to stay. Cleanliness was next level and our wonderful hosts catered to our every need.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 March 2025
Florence
United KingdomIt was set in a beautiful idyllic garden. Bruce and Teresa were very communicative and helpful, the bed and the room were super comfy, all the facilities were really clean. Wish we'd stayed longer!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Susan
CanadaThe only thing I didn’t like was the communal bathrooms as opposed to one being in our room. They were exceptionally clean and inviting, just not as convenient in the middle of the night
The owners Teresa and Bruce were so lovely and welcoming. And very helpful in recommending places to eat and visit. The breakfast (for an additional charge) was exceptional!!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Tiina
FinlandWe loved every second.
A magical place. Wherever you look, everything is beautiful, every detail. From a practical and comfort perspective, everything has been thoughtfully considered. A charming setting, a fairytale garden. The nature of the North... And Teresa and Bruce... what can one say? Hospitality, warmth, good vibes. Thank you for everything!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Fei
Singapore- The bunk beds are inexplicably low. I slept on the bottom bunk and it was too low for me to sit up in bed. Getting in and out of bed was tricky; I kept bumping my head. It was difficult to pack my bag on the bed coz it was so low. - The location is extremely remote. The nearest supermarket is a 5-10 minute drive away and it closes at 6pm. The nearest restaurant that's open for dinner is in a town that's a 20-minute drive away.
This place was a gem of a find! It's a charming little cottage run by a very warm and friendly couple. There are apple trees all over the property and it's clear that the garden is well-tended. The shared kitchen is large and well-furnished. The shared bathroom is incredibly clean, possibly cleaner than my home. You can tell the owners take pride in maintaining the place and do their best to make sure guests have a comfortable stay.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Eve
New ZealandLocation was beautiful. The grounds were angelic and perfect for my children to explore. Staff were exceptionally kind. There were plenty of board games to play and good wifi. Grabbed a coffee and carrot cake on our way out which was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 2 March 2025
John
New Zealandspotlessly clean, generously appointed and great friendly staff!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 March 2025
James
New ZealandPerfect
The gardens
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Anna
United KingdomThe cabin was wonderful and the shared space including kitchen and bathrooms were fantastic. There was everything we needed and more. The location and the gardens around the property are all beautiful. Wish we could have stayed a lot longer!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Robert
United KingdomThe only real consideration is the location is a fair bit out of 'town' so you must drive to most locations
Truly lovely all round, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Anne
CanadaWe were initially hesitant to book at wisteria because of the shared bathrooms which we don’t normally like. We are so happy we booked at wisteria. What a special place. Our cottage was so beautiful and comfortable. The bathroom was very clean and we never saw another guest. The shared kitchen was perfect. Clean, beautiful and well stocked. The gardens surrounding the three cottages are lovely and having breakfast on our deck, looking out into the garden was serene. We loved staying here!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Colin
United KingdomNothing to say here
The chalets were set in beautiful gardens, giving a real sense of calm. Would love to go back. We also had a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Heather
New ZealandBeautiful setting. Friendly hosts who made great morning coffee.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Chris
New ZealandClean , good location and have everything we needed
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 6 February 2025
John
New ZealandThe remote location, tranquil, beautiful surroundings and great facilities.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Dion
New ZealandNothing
Very good Would stay again!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Sarah
SwitzerlandAll perfect
The best place I had till now those cottage are so cute and the owner are so nice and welcoming feel more then like at home!🙏🏼wish to come back once
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 1 February 2025
Phu
United StatesNothing, it was such a fun and homey property we would not change a thing.
Wonderful stay that just makes you feel as if you are at home. Bruce and Teresa are amazing hosts with the cottage (we stayed in Lavender Cottage) clean, well decorated and perfectly sized. The breakfast we had each morning was perfect and having a common room (kitchen and dining area) where our family (2 young kids) could cook and eat was fun and good chance to meet other travelers staying at other cottages.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Catriona
New ZealandNothing - it’s great!
A fantastic little place run by a lovely couple. The cottages are beautiful little stand alone bedrooms, with your own fridge and sofa/tv (with Netflix helpfully already logged in). There are shared bathrooms and kitchens which are excellently stocked, and very clean and well taken care of. The owners were lovely, bringing me plums they had freshly picked. There’s a great little cafe on sight, great for breakfast in the morning.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 January 2025
Patrick
New ZealandNothing defaults
Nice & Cozy. You could see the stars at night. Family friendly
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Alec
New ZealandThe hosts were lovely and the room was extremely good value and extremely comfortable. The surrounds were very peaceful and the onsite cafe was delicious with fantastic coffee and very yummy cakes. I would really liked to have stayed longer if possible and hope to be back to this lesser known gem!
Stayed in January 2025
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