Gateway To The Far North is located 2.2 mi from Okahu Estate in Kaitaia, the last major town before Cape Reinga, which is 1.5 hours drive away. The B&B is 5 minutes' walk from the town of Kaitaia, which has shops, restaurants, fast-food outlets, petrol stations, supermarkets and a cinema. Many fabulous beaches, including the famous 90-mile beach are within easy driving distance and the main bus terminal is 5 minutes' walk away. All rooms are equipped with a kettle and some have access to shared bathroom facilities, fitted with a shower. The Superior Studio features its own private bathroom. Some rooms have direct access to the garden. Fresh bread with preserves, tea/coffee and seasonal fruits are available for breakfast and included in the room rate. Gateway To The Far North offers unlimited free WiFi access and free private parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Kaitaia
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cassius
    United States of America United States of America
    Our hosts thought of everything we could possibly need—from cozy bathrobes to games to a variety of toiletries! There was even a toaster oven AND a microwave oven.
  • Marlene
    South Africa South Africa
    Sarah was an amazing host! She went out of her way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Highly recommended.
  • Renata
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The owner is lovely. Very kind, friendly and helpful. Room was good size with own bathroom and toilet. Perfectly clean. Provided towels, tea, coffee and snacks. Heather and electric blanket. All dishes and cutlery. Would definitely stay again.

Hosted by sarah

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

sarah
Comfortable, clean , close to shops, restaurants, take ways, cinema, supermarket. Parks, 10 minute drive to beautiful beaches. We are here to make your stay comfortable and memorable. We offer unlimited wifi. We also offer food at very good price. Please get in touch before your stay to advise of time .
Love walking on the beautiful beaches, cooking, entertaining.
Quiet area, lots of variety. Beautiful beaches close by. Town is five minutes walk. Coach stops 5 minute away. Trips to the Cape are easily booked here. Hospital is 5 minute away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Gateway To The Far North
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free Wifi 16 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Gateway To The Far North takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 80 years old

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property only accepts NZD cash payments on arrival. Checks or credit cards are not accepted.

Please note that there is a friendly Labrador that lives on-site, however he only has access to private areas and does not have access to guest accommodations.

Please inform Gateway To The Far North of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.