31 Shelly Beach Road, Ostend Waiheke Island, 1081 Ostend, New Zealand
#2 of 9 hotels in Ostend
Guests' ChoiceBased on 577 apartment reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 5, 2024
Doireann
IrelandNothing to dislike
Was really good location and great views of the water. Very easy to access from the bus stop. The room was very comfortable with great facilities. The overall property was as really charming, the natutical theme really made it feel like a lovely waterside retreat!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Gillian
United KingdomIn wet weather on foot a little distant from shops etc & walk to bus stop. Taxis pricey.
Views & peaceful setting with amazing dawn chorus bird song!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Tina
AustraliaSome noisy electrical tools were being used on property renovations - so not as peaceful as it could have been.
Compact cottage with the essential amenities to cook simple meals, cupboard space was small but sufficient, heater was appreciated, comfortable bed and pillows, clean. A staff member brought a kitchen washcloth that was missing from the supplies, otherwise everything was ready when I arrived. Bathroom had nice hot water & pressure.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Kelly
AustraliaNothing
The boatsheds are well appointed for their size, but are on a lovely yard overlooking the water.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Kayla
New ZealandThe hot water wasn’t working during our stay but the staff tried to fix it right away and gave us a new room - however we came back late in the evening so we just stayed in the room we checked in! Very helpful regardless
Very lovely interior design! Small but spacious and beautiful location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Todd
New ZealandCharming property. The apartment was very clean and quiet. Really felt like we had the place to ourselves. It was a loveky little break
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Jenny
New ZealandLocation and outdoor area
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 15, 2024
Graham
New ZealandI didn't like the very steep driveway
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Anouska
New ZealandBoatsheds where very cute
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Murray
New ZealandGreat location. Quiet.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Denise
United States of AmericaThe size.
The peacefulness. The beauty. The staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Vicktoria
United States of AmericaFor a small boat house or cabin, it had everything you needed without feeling cramped. Someone put a lot of thought in designing these. It was great!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Mumford
United KingdomPaint was flaking off in the bathroom but we were told that was being fixed. There also needs to be a window blind or something in the bathroom
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Karen
New ZealandJust the steep driveway, we were on foot so not for the elderly who could struggle unless you drive or taxi in
Location is beautiful and stunning, a paradise
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Sharon
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
Cosy. Quiet and very relaxing.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
John
New ZealandThe decor and layout was amazing!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Julianne
AustraliaNothing , it was perfect !
Gorgeous location on the water . Very atmospheric and quirky decoration . Great location central to everything on the island .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Genna
New ZealandThe driveway was very steep. The taxi wouldn’t drive down. Luckily we walked down and not up.
Such a beautiful place. Very peaceful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Lovell
New ZealandAnts
Scenery
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Philip
New ZealandLow doorways
Clean, pretty views, close to the ferry terminal
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Merridy
AustraliaLow door beams. Not suited to tall people!
Clean and quaint!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Fiona
CanadaIt was so quaint and comfortable. The "boatshed" was truly delightful and the outdoor space is very pretty, peaceful and welcoming. It was fun watching the tide come in and fill in the cove.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Ruth
New ZealandMaybe the driveway was quite steep but it was well sealed. The shower in one of our rooms had a drain that was slow to clear away the water. Very small issues.
The decor was great and it was clean and tidy with everything we needed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Maree
New ZealandThe only down fall was the walk up the steep driveway, other than that the place was perfect
The place had a nice relaxing feel, the room was clean and tidy.
Stayed in March 2024
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