304 Grafton Road, 3500 Thames, New Zealand
#5 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Thames
Guests' ChoiceBased on 531 B&B reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 April 2024
Melanie
New ZealandAmazing view. Amazing staff. Super clean. Already booked again
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Alyssa
New Zealandwhat’s not to like?
cottages have everything you need to be self sufficient and view from accommodations is amazing as they are perched up on a hilltop
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Mark
New ZealandNo option for filter coffee in the room
Great facilities and awesome views
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Murray
AustraliaNil
Extra little touches left in Fridge were very welcoming. View was exceptional.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Lesley
United KingdomUnable to lock door of chalet from the outside whilst we went for dinner in town.
Great location, super comfortable. Arrived late evening - all information left in reception for us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Pauline
New ZealandViews from our room were amazing and looking at the stars in the spa at night was perfect
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Andrea
New ZealandTired looking in places.
Spectacular views. Well equipped cottages. Comfy beds. Dog friendly. Nice touches including Irish cream and biscuits welcome gift
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Cameron
United KingdomAlby was a great host, very friendly and even gave us a home made treat! You can tell he takes pride in his place and for good reason; the views were incredible and the rooms are modern and clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Elizabeth
New ZealandNothing
So peaceful and tranquil
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
David
United StatesThe room was very nice. The owner very pleasant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Richard
CanadaThe view was amazing! It was comfortable and Alby was great!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Helen
United KingdomNothing…
Stunning!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Janice
United KingdomNothing! It rained whilst we were there!!!
Such a lovely cottage with such fantastic views. Everything was perfect.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Charles
United KingdomIt didn't quite meet our expectations from the general description however we were only staying one night and so it served its purpose very well
The chalet was comfortable and kitchen facilities were very good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Jane
New ZealandThe buildings need a little TLC.
The bed, the TV, the gratis baileys, the view, the amazing garden with many banana plants and sugarcane clumps, the taro, the fabulous carvings, the lovely Sharon, the view, the view, the view! I ate a couple of my yellow passionfruit from home, and threw a few seeds into the garden in the hope they will grow for this lovely tropical food garden. There was a nice swimming pool too, but we aren't swimmers. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
K
AustraliaNice spacious, clean room with a beautiful view and a lovely host.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Erin
United KingdomH
Friendly host. Beautiful views. Comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Carey
New ZealandBeautiful little cottages set on the hillside at Thames with amazing views . Very friendly welcome by Alby . Clean and tidy cottage , with comfortable bed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Mikhail
AustraliaSome of the lighting outside might be tailored somehow to shine less into the windows (these can be curtained, yes, but should one wish not to, outside lights make a problem).
Excellent view and nice appearance; all the stuff for self-catering; easy in and out.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Greg
AustraliaThe pool was not available which seems to be part of an upgrading.
Quiet, views to die for, great host, private and peaceful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Angela
United KingdomIt’s quaint and pretty with fabulous views. Bed was very comfortable and the water hot.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Peter
New ZealandOnly quibble we had (both retired) is the stairway in our unit would have been better with a banister/handrail in the middle (both sides).
Views are great, Rooms clean, fresh, neat and tidy. Bed was good - comfortable with just right level of support. Alby was really helpful and friendly. Didn't get to use the pools and the swimming pool was under maintenance (that's a good thing) but the facility looked good. Amenities in the room were on par with price point. Definitely on my return list :)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Suzanne
New ZealandNothing I can think of.
Arrived as guests, left as friends. Amazing views, especially sunrise & sunset. Very well appointed cottage, clean, quiet and comfortable. Every need catered for. Plus a welcome gift of yummy locally made liqueur & chocolate biscuits! Will definitely be returning :D
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Mark
United StatesThe many stairs that had to be navigated to get to the unit. Hard with luggage.
View was wonderful.
Stayed in February 2024
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