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.

Janice & Derek are running a super lovely bed & breakfast with two beautiful rooms off the beaten…read morepath just north of Hamilton. There are lovely views of the hills, a very sweet cow, two adorable rescue puppies, a handful of chickens, and a sweetheart of a cat to keep you company. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see some glow worms during a walk at the Hakarimata Walkways - one of New Zealand's best-kept secrets!! Breakfasts and dinners are included if you so choose (for a fee), and I highly recommend them! Janice is a superb cook and a bubbly, friendly person! If you're searching for accommodation that will be a real Kiwi home with a real Kiwi family (outside of the city and away from the "popular" tourist spots), this is it!

From the owner: We welcome guests into our Bed and Breakfast Accommodation. Henpecked cottage is nestled into the…read morecountry side with views of nature from your private balcony. Guests are welcome to self cater or we enjoy providing home style cooking as an optional extra. Also, an exclusive shuttle service is available to drop off and pick up guests from local attractions. See our website for terms and availability or give me a call. We hope to see you soon. Best Regards Janice and Derek.

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 place is always busy . It has an awesome location if you're welcoming with nature. The people…read morein this small town are friendly and easy going. They are always on a timeline. Area is safe . The view is very good. Wish stay was longer and with bit warmer weather.

Great place to stay if you plan to do some activities in Waitomo (I.e. glow worms or Hobbiton)…read more Convenient location, decent amenities, and nice breakfast. The house is located on a farm. Once you arrive to the address, you'll continue to drive over a short gravel hilly road and pass by a few cows. Once arrived, you'll walk towards the rear for the entrance and discover a vast field of lush greenery. It's a very nice view, especially while eating breakfast. The house is shared with four rooms. It makes things a little more interesting because you'll get people to talk to, but there is only one bathroom to share. Fortunately, everyone on our stay used the restroom on different times so it wasn't bad. The breakfast was great. Fresh juice, cereal, granola bar, yogurt, bread, toast, and fruit. We just ate a bowl of cereal and shared a kiwi. While we were making breakfast, the house cat and dog stopped by which was pleasant. The local town is only about a five minute drive. There are a few restaurants options to choose from, but we stuck with McDonalds. It's actually a pretty nice McDonalds and it seemed like the local hang out spot. They have a hot tub in the backyard and a trampoline. We definitely took advantage of the trampoline lol. At night, you can see the stars, but there is still some light pollution so it's not the best. The host was polite. Isn't much of a talker, but we weren't expecting too much. SUMMARY: -Good location. -Beautiful farm land. -One bathroom shared with four rooms. -Nice breakfast. -Trampoline

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.

This is a fantastic b&b gem. Hosts Charlie and Dianna are very welcoming and cheerful andade sure…read morewe felt welcome. There is a billard room and tv room that are strictly for guests use so we had tons of fun there. We also joined their farm tour and got to do some hands on cow milking on their own farm - talk about an authentic experience. The breakfast is lovely and you can choose to eat in the dining room or out on the patio, where they have a gas warmer for colder days. The beds are very comfortable and you also get free laundry. It's only a 20 mins drive to/from Hamilton.

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!

I booked 4 nights at the lodge and 3 days of Guided fishing. The fishing was incredible. Jason and…read morehis wife own the lodge. They were incredible hosts. Jason is the best guide I have ever used. He was able to get me into many big fish. I think I caught over 23 large fish 3-7 pounds and another 10 fish in the 1-2 pound range. The accommodations were clean and modern. The food was incredible that Tracy cooked. There were incredibly great hosts and took care of my every need.