Not only is the City Lights Boutique Lodge situated at a perfect place with a beautiful view of…read moreRotorua - complete with lake, city and the occasional geyser. But the hosts, Angie and Leigh are also extremely welcoming, friendly and caring, providing a lot of tips on what to do in the area. We couldn't have asked for any better service during our unfortunately quite short stay. The Lodge itself is stylish, modern and clean on the outside and inside. Our room - Kiwi - had just the perfect size and amenities. Breakfast was also excellent, with plenty of nice things to choose from. As a bonus, some comic relief is provided by the very cute Alpacas, and a quite charming cat, Oscar. Really the only downside was the shortness of our stay, just one night. We certainly have to fix that next time we visit Rotorua, and the City Lights Boutique Lodge.

From the owner: B&B guests can relax in the large lounge which has air conditioning or a real fire for the colder…read moremonths or warm up in the sauna. Our self catering cottage and apartment both have air conditioning, garden and BBQ. B&B guests can enjoy a buffet style continental breakfast which features homemade muesli, yoghurts, fresh fruit and preserves and more! We offer free WiFi throughout the property and there is a large outdoor seating area, with a BBQ and hot tub, where guests can relax. We welcome the chance to help you make the most from your trip - bookings can be made by your hosts on request. We are here to assist you and help you make the most of your time in our beautiful city. We also have six pet alpacas and Oscar the cat - all guest friendly and love meeting new people!

Amazing lodge in a beautiful 10 acre rural setting. Fabulous hosts Garth and Angie London cooked a…read moregorgeous lamb rump with pre dinner canapés and NZ wines. Sublime surroundings with nicely appointed rooms with doors opening out to the sound of Bellbirds and other NZ native birds. Highly recommended!!

This is a fantastic little B&B just outside of the Matamata town centre. Set amongst lush green…read morelawns and picturesque mountains as a backdrop is the lovely cottage accommodation. John and Kathleen are very warm friendly, and Kath makes a scrumptious breakfast of your choosing. If you're planning to go to Hobbiton, and want somewhere local to stay, it's well worth checking out. Chestnut lane is 5 mins from the Matamata town centre, and only 15 mins away from the Hobbiton tour.

Full disclosure...I am not usually a fan of B&Bs. I prefer the predictability of a hotel (later…read morecheck out, air conditioning, room service, better sleep quality, pool, gym etc.). So it was some trepidation that we made our booking at Kaimai Country Lodge. The online reviews certainly looked promising ...but you never know! We needn't have worried. This place is awesome. It was designed from the ground up to be a B&B so everything has been thought out to maximize guest comfort and privacy. The rooms are cleverly arranged to give every one their own unique and amazing view from a private deck. There is also a stunning lounge should everyone want to sit together. You can tell that the owners really care about the experience of their guests. They seemed excited and pleased to welcome us when we arrived. They jumped into action and were warm and engaging. They even waved us off after our stay just like we were family. Everything you could ever need is available for you to enjoy...sun hats, beach towels, extra pillows, powerful hair dryers, tea, coffee, books, cookies, bug spray, refrigerator etc. I mentioned that the only thing the place was missing was a power strip so we could charge our devices...moments later one was added to the "borrow area"...amazing. Some other things to mention... - sleep quality was awesome (this place is very quiet) - there is an overhead fan in the room which can keep you cool at night - breakfast is dynamite - there are great walks around the property (with fields of kiwi and avocados) - the back yard is beautiful...make sure you take a look - the arrival tea was delicious We loved our stay here and would be pleased to return some day.

Our stay at Villa Walton was superb! Warm welcoming upmarket Villa in a gorgeous leafy setting set…read morein amongst working Dairy Farms. The rooms are beautifully decorated with generous ensuites. Also very warm and comfy. Close to Hobbiton and Matamata. Diane and Chris were extremely friendly and welcoming and Diane's cooking was wonderful especially her home cooked muffins! We loved our stay so much we will be back for certain. Don't miss the opportunity to stay, you will be pleasantly surprised as we were.

We luckily found the Rangimarie Bush Retreat through Tripadvisor right before we left for our trip…read moreto New Zealand and booked it on a whim. We are sooooo glad that we did. This was the best stay and the best sleep that we had anywhere in New Zealand. The scenery is stunning and calming with a creek that runs through the grounds, the sounds of several birds, and trails to explore. The guest room we stayed in was immaculately clean and comfortable, attached the house but with our own private bathroom, private deck overlooking the grounds, and tea, coffee and cookies awaiting our arrival. This was our first night in New Zealand and the hospitality and generosity that we received made us feel so welcome to the country. We were invited to dinner on her deck with her friends and family and were brought a plentiful breakfast with the best homemade croissants I have ever had. Make sure you check out the outdoor secluded bath to really let your worries and stress go away. I recommend anyone to come and stay with Rowena and her dog Maggie at the Rangimarie!