I recently stayed at Bay of Islands Lodge and would like to send my biggest thanks to Peter and Glennis Meier who made this stay so wonderful.
Bay of Islands Lodge sits in a native bush reserve, a true piece of paradise, secluded and remote from everyday life, and yet so conveniently close to Paihia.
My husband & I stayed at Esther’s Place back in Nov 09. We were met by Greg who was very friendly and showed us through the apartment & all its great little knick knacks. It is a really well appointed apartment, great location & outlook.
The breakfast provisions provided were suffient enough for ourselves & any guests that may have shown up! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a 2 bedroom+ apartment in Napier.
Jennifer Lidgard
ATS Pacific
I recently stayed at the Waipoua Lodge near the Kauri Forest. As a travel agent I was always hoping to find a perfect stay near the magnificent Kauri Forest area in Northland. It makes the journey for all our guests much easier and relaxed instead of travelling straight through to the Bay of Islands. The carefully restored character building has a warm and welcoming interior.
The host and staff of the lodge gave us a very warm welcome and we enjoyed relaxing in the well appointed and equipped suites. Dinner was delicious and in time to get on a guided spiritual journey through the giant Kauri Forest. After a good nights sleep I enjoyed a bush walk at the bottom of the house. It was a great start to the morning. In the end I would have liked to stay another night to be able to explore the area a little better and maybe get a chance to see Kiwis in the wild at the Traunson Park Forest. Next time!
Veronika Wasel
Luxury NZ Tours
For a night of understated style and pure comfort, you can’t beat the Bolton Hotel. From the cosy yet sophisticated lobby to our spacious and modern suite, this hotel is a pleasure. I found the staff most helpful and responsive, with a good sense of humour. Within easy walking distance of the shops and restaurants, the Bolton successfully mixes convenience with pleasure.
It is not surprising that all our clients who have stayed here have said they would like to stay longer!
Mary Cattell
Beyond the Blue