Hotel & Motel & Hostel in New Zealand

“Very enjoyable dining experience, came here 30th November for dinner, was pretty quiet when we got there got a little busier an hour later but the service was amazing from Sage. I appreciate the food and helping us decide excellent food, I got one of the steaks.”

“Jason and the team at the Captains Bar are world class! A big thank you to them for making our evening so special. Amazing cocktails, stunning view, great atmosphere, delicious food. The rum flight is fantastic experience. Recommend to anyone visiting.”

“The reason for our visit to the Garden Restaurant Buffet was for Christmas Lunch. This is the first time we have gone out for Christmas Lunch so was a bit dubious about it all and having read some of the reviews (mostly to be honest from just the normal buffet service) wasn't sure we had made the right decision. After getting more nervous by the day as Christmas Day came we arrived at 11.30am for our allocated 2 hour dining experience. It was busy as can be expected for Christmas Lunch. We were shown where our table was, given our drinks vouchers (one glass of bubbly or non alcoholic per person with the cost of the dining experience) Tickets for the Lunch were (I think) $180 per person and we dined with 4 adults and one child. The tables were nicely laid out with Christmas Crackers, candles and a chocolate for after per person. As it was busy (we thought booking at 11.30 would be a good time) we all decided to have a quick look through the buffet and decide what we wanted to try first. Initially we were disappointed as most of the more popular dishes were almost gone and had not been replenished but it only took a request to some of the staff for these to be quickly replenished or as quick as the chefs could get them prepared. To be honest the selection of food was more than anyone could expect for a Christmas Lunch, so many choices (food stations) and the food had their individual flavours and didn't taste like a buffet sometimes can. It was faultless and not to mention the salad station and the dessert station (if you could cram it in after the selection of mains) also available was tea and coffee and a selection of Christmas baking. I would like to thank the Garden Restaurant and Buffet for their efforts on Christmas Day, and for the staff taking time out from their families to work to feed all the people that turned up on the day. I was impressed and so were our other guests especially being first time Christmas Day buffet goers. Just thinking if we would go again, and yes we probably would. $180 per person is quite pricey but given that it's Christmas Day, the selection of food and the amount of staff that were on I considered it to be well worth. Only thing we would do next time is arrive a lot earlier or at least for the first time slot of the day. Thanks team.”

“Food was delicious. My son enjoyed the Maakona Sirloin (swapped out mash for fries). Smashed the whole lot. Hubby got the Fiery Herb Chicken, perfect balance of spice and herbyness. I had the Pumpkin Stuffed Pasta. So good! Would recommend..even if you are staying there. Oh and dessert?....amazing, get the Chocolate mousse. To die for.”

“Fantastic service from the barista just now crafting a lovely chai latte and walking it all the way to the upstairs seating for me. Also tastes amazing!”

“Enjoyed the complimentary breakfast buffet whilst staying at the James Cook hotel- we are a family of 7 so that helped us save a lot. Staff are great and welcoming. They have the best pancakes freshly made to order. We did have dinner one night where kids got to eat free with every paying adult but I found $65 to be quite excessive for the quality of food. Service was still great though:-)”

“This restaurant is solid. Don‘t be deceived by the negative reviews. The chicken skewers were delicious.”

“Just relaxing after dinner with a dessert cocktail. This s month it's the 'Crimson Cacao'. Thanks Bella for looking after us while in the bar.”

Ports O' Call Bar & Grill delivers a classic fish-and-chips offering that’s straight to the point. Ribs and steaks come seasoned and tender. Value feels fair for the spread. Combinations read bold but stay balanced.

“Excellent service, great food, good wine list, great ambiance ,Not so crowded ie tables are well spaced) and noisy so conversation is easy, and a good place to discuss matters over a meal. Recommended for those who have difficulty hearing.”

“We stayed for just 1 night and it was really amazing. Qi is super friendly and welcoming. The place is clean, quiet and comfortable. Bedroom had a kettle and mini fridge available for use. Slippers, toothbrush and conditioner shampoo were also included. Breakfast was delicious and right on time. Definitely worth it!”

“This is the third time we have stayed at Omana Luxury Villa and it is just so amazing. There are four differently decorated 1 Bedroom villas that are generous in size and next level! The quality of products, the ocean island view and the setting is so incredible plus the convenience to get there from Auckland city really is just fabulous. We travel a lot and think we have a little bit of heaven right here on Waiheke Island for all the lovely tourists that come to our country to enjoy and for people like us who feel like a getaway so close to home is just fabulous. 45 minutes and we’re there. Congratulations to Silmara and Cobus for having done such as a superb job of creating an environment we just crave to get back to.”

“Excellent service, accommodating host and exceptionally clean. The views are stunning! Highly recommend a nice relaxing stay here”

“Having just spent the weekend at Quail Lodge with my Mum, I simply can't give it a high enough rating! Starting with the warm welcome, the kindness that hosts Sam and Hamish showed was second to none. The accommodation was superb and it felt like we'd been wrapped up in a luxurious big hug. The food was exceptional, Sam is an incredible cook and nothing was too much trouble. Everything including the beautiful location and scenery was truly a memorable and lasting experience. Hoping that we can return in the not too distant future. Thank you for having us.”

“Can’t recommend Marino Ridge enough! Caroline and Peter are amazing hosts. They’re very knowledgeable about life on Waiheke Island and gave us lots of helpful recs for our whole trip through New Zealand. Marino Ridge has incredible views in all directions and the rooms are very comfortable. It’s a great location, with easy access to the ferry, hiking trails, and Oneroa Village.”

“You simply have to come here. Pip and Andy are fantastic hosts and there accommodation is fantastic. The rooms are spacious and uber clean. Pip and her team are very helpful with local information and can help with transit connections. We hired a car through them which was really convenient. The prepared breakfast is one of the best you likely ever experience. It certainly was for us. They will help you plan a fantastic experience while on this beautiful island.”

“The greatest fastest responsive team, Mike and Jackie are awesome as, frrom JUST CABINS, RODNEY WAITAKERE area. Thank you both heaps for catering to our cabin needs so fast and delivered within a day after confirmation. Appreciate all your efforts and great promos too! xxx”

“Leaving our lab with Cecilia & team was a smooth and easy process, giving us peace and mind during Lulu’s recovery. Lulu recently had a TPLO, and we were unable to care for her on the property. She’s been with The Doggery for the last 8-weeks. During this time they’ve cared for her remarkably well, helping her heal, with weight loss, kept on top of her medications, facilitated vet trips all the way to Franklin(!), and provided clear/concise updates on the wellbeing of Lulu. We could not have asked for a more effective recovery facility, and definitely know she was loved the entire time.”

“Rachel is great in managing the apartment. If issues arise, rest assured she'd be on top of it. Very helpful, responsive and professional.”

“I can not recommend Purradise Manor Cattery enough ! We have been using Kirsten's service since our boys were still small and it's been years. It's completely worry-free when we had Kirsten taking care of our boys when we were away. Love seeing our boys though her Facebook updates. We have now moved to Australia so we are gonna miss the good services Kirsten provided.”

“Thank you Nathan and Tim make the place very beautiful and House very nice and clean and we got room see garden view, we so happy to stay there , We have no more to say it just so good , Will see you agin for sure,”

“This was our first time at Waiheke Island we loved every day we stayed. One O One cabins was beautiful & peaceful the cabin was equipped with all you needed clean and modern. A sunny spot listening to the Tui each morning. Our only tip would be, be aware of all steps as it is a climb if you struggle with going up and down. Thank you for an amazing stay.”

“Brett and Veronica were amazing hosts and our stay was truly 5 stars. The views of the vineyard are beautiful, there is a short hike to the beach, and they have a cute dog who hung out with us for a bit. Veronica also took us into town for a yoga class one of the mornings!”

“Our rabbit has been boarding at Elite Bunny Retreat for 5+ years. He is always beautifully looked after and Byndie is genuinely pleased to see him! He gets a variety of different food and the hutches are a good size allowing him to move around freely.Highly recommended for your bunny.”

“I had 4 of my cats stay at Hillcrest for 18 days. They loved it, when they came back you could tell they had been well looked after and brushed. Would highly recommend sending your fur babies here.”

“Our small poodle cross goes each week. Nat is amazing. She is caring and patient with our nervous wee girl - made all the difference.”