Located in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by native bush, Gully Retreat Karapiro is a traditional style bed and breakfast, located only 10 minutes' drive from Cambridge. Both Rotorua and Waitomo Caves are 45 minutes' drive away. Hobbiton is located nearby. Continental breakfast includes seasonal fruit, homemade jams, a selection of teas and freshly made coffee. The guest rooms are heated and all feature a view. They either have an en suite or access to shared bathroom facilities, which have complimentary New Zealand, natural body care products. Linen and towels are provided. A home-cooked dinner is available on request otherwise, there are a range of restaurants in Cambridge. On arrival, guests are offered a glass of NZ wine or beer.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carma
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was very good! John was an excellent host! Very knowledgeable and fun to talk to.
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything. Wonderful hosts, who went over & above to make our stay pleasurable. With information on the area & home made breakfast items. We had a very comfortable room with a most adequate ensuite bathroom. Location was quiet, & 10’-15’ drive to...
  • B
    Brittany
    United States of America United States of America
    The hosts were wonderful, truly enjoyed hearing about their adventures and recommendations. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom was massive and beautiful. Would without a doubt stay here again! The hosts also showed us all the beautiful...

Area info

Amenities of Gully Retreat Karapiro
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Gully Retreat Karapiro takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Gully Retreat Karapiro accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Payment is via credit card or bank transfer.

Please note that there is a 5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

For bank information please contact the property in advance, using the Special Request box or via the details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Gully Retreat Karapiro 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Gully Retreat Karapiro

  • Check-in at Gully Retreat Karapiro is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Gully Retreat Karapiro include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Gully Retreat Karapiro is 6.8 miles from the center of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gully Retreat Karapiro offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Gully Retreat Karapiro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.