Homestays in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Wallingford homestead was an exceptional stay during our tour of New Zealand. The house is absolutely beautiful and bursting with history. If you appreciate historic homes in a stunning location, I cant recommend this place enough. Jeannette and Chris are wonderful hosts and you really feel like you are welcomed from the moment you pull up to the property. Arthur and Remi were the star guests and if you love dogs, these beauties will follow you around and make you feel right at home. You can really tell Chris puts his heart and soul into the food. Our meals were incredible and there was not a single thing we didn’t enjoy. Everything was made by Chris. Even the bread for breakfast. The grounds are well maintained and provided a sanctuary away from home. The pool area has everything you could need and the water was absolutely perfect temperature. Our only regret was that we only had one night here, we wish we could have stayed for a lot longer.

Perfect place, was just a bit disappointed in the fact that there weren't any heaters in the room, only outside and didn't seem to work well so bedrooms were a bit cold (and windows were opened when we arrived so while it's good for fresh air, it made the place a bit chilly).

In a remote town, the hotel room is clean and tidy, and the price is OK! The public bathroom is also very convenient, cleanly managed and has a hairdryer. Toiletries are required. There is a Thai restaurant not far from the car.

Nice!

I stayed in one of the self-contained motel apartments at the Napier Beach Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels. At the same time there were plenty of people with tents and mobile homes/campers. The location is excellent in that it is right on the beach and being far enough away from SH1 so that it is really calm and with no noise. Very well looked after by friendly management. Highly recommended.