Lodging business in New Zealand

“Boutique Art was the perfect setting for us. Teresa and Philip are amazing host and we could not have wished for a better stay on our journey.”

“Wonderful stay at Angie's for our family. Very comfortable. And the animals are so swee5 plus the trampoline and swing were a hit for our bous and Angie provided a high chair for our baby too!”

“If you after the real Youth Hostel experience this is the place. Loved staying there, very homely and really retro.”

“Great little house and amazing hosts. Located in a very quiet cul-de-sac and facing the bush - it's extremely quiet and peaceful. Comfortable bed, little kitchen and cozy lounge provides everything you need for a lovely stay. And I am always impressed with little things that just make your stay better: not just the Nespresso coffee machine, but with the milk frother. Not just some cereal - but quite tasty granola. We have stayed at Robyn's Retreat twice now, and will definitely be back.”

“This was a perfect place quiet lots of birdsong, the room was cozy with everything you needed for a stay”

“Such a beautiful place to stay in Matamata. Not far to the hobbiton movie set and town had some lord of the rings themes. Miriam was a lovely host!”

“Absolutely amazing i recommend it totally very relaxing and quiet retreat.”

“From the moment we arrived we had the warmest greeting from our wonderful hosts Gwen and Bill ... Immaculate room with kitchenette and bathroom ... Comfy bed and chairs to unwind and relax in ... The nicest place we've stayed in ... A number of eateries within walking distance ... Also great that I was able to lock my bike safely away in the garage ... Would definitely love to come back here again my ... Highly recommend”

“Lovely couple. Superbly restored homestead in rural setting, handy to both Napier and Hastings. Highly recpomended.”

“Beyond expectations, beautiful property and loved our time here”

“much love for Billy and his farm stay!”

“A gentle and welcoming place, thank you for having me.”

“A wonderful cottage and hosts. I'll never forget the cows signaling it was time to get up. Next time I'm in New Zealand, I'll definitely stay there for a while.”

“Absolute bliss! This place was so peaceful and the owners were so lovely & accommodating. Would highly recommend & come back if need be. Thank you.”

“Andrea obviously takes pride in everything she does. The apartment is beautifully decorated with so many lovely extras. The garden was also beautiful.”

“I don't remember ever going to this place but apparently I did”

“The owners are friendly; the accommodation is clean and tidy; the view is absolutely wonderful.”

“Visited July 2025 When I searched online for farm stays in New Zealand, I only found extremely expensive options, and most stays were for about a week, so I was wondering if it would be difficult to find for a short trip. That's when I found this place. I contacted them by email and received a reply from Marie. The website didn't provide much information about the terms and prices, but it required a minimum stay of two days, and the accommodation options for this time were as follows: -- $500.00 Accommodation (2 days) $80.00 Dinners 2 days per person $20.00 Breakfasts 2 days per person $20.00 Lunch 2 days per person -- For a basic family of four, I'd estimate it would cost around $1,000 for two days. Prices will likely fluctuate with inflation, so you'll need to check. Other options include: $100.00 horse riding per person $100.00 Harness driving for family I think this might be helpful if you're interested. It's about 30-40 minutes from Auckland International Airport. Travelers should be aware that it's nearly impossible to access without a rental car. The entrance is a little hard to find, but you can access it from Walters Road on the north side. Look for this "189" sign. Marie rents out an entire section of her house for you to stay in. It can accommodate a maximum of nine families (assuming four or five children). When I visited, there were two dogs and three cats roaming freely inside and outside the house. I'm assuming that anyone reading this is interested in a farm stay and loves animals, but if you have dog or cat allergies, it can be quite difficult, so it's best to keep that in mind. The rooms are clean and very comfortable, and the surrounding area is quiet, surrounded by grasslands as far as the eye can see. They have nearly 20 horses, goats, and sheep, and you can even go horseback riding. The landlord, Marie, is very nosy (I mean that as a compliment) and takes care of you in many ways, so if you can speak to her in English, she'll tell you all about life in New Zealand. I also had the opportunity to learn horse riding from her daughter, Jillian. There were no other guests when I stayed there, so I was able to spend about two hours watching the horses being taken out of the stables, grooming their manes and bodies, putting them in saddles, and wiping them off after riding. It was a valuable experience that you can't get anywhere else. I've traveled all over the world a lot, but I've mostly stayed in hotels and never experienced such a comprehensive farm stay. This was a great experience, and it felt like I had a home in New Zealand lol. So, I'd really like to give it a ⭐️10! but I can't, so I'll give it ⭐️5! That said, there were a few things I think you should keep in mind, so I'll write them down here. ・There is a bathtub in the bathroom! However, since it's the same as the toilet and it's the only toilet in the accommodation area, you can't use it while someone else is taking a bath lol. Also, while it shouldn't be a problem in the summer, in the winter, when you wake up at night to use the toilet, the bathroom floor is tiled and quite cold, and there are no slippers. I think it's a good idea to bring some kind of disposable slippers with you. There is Wi-Fi, but it only gets out at a speed of 3MBp and often cuts out, so basically it's best not to rely on it (I wonder if this will improve in the future? Well, maybe Marie wants us to enjoy nature without the internet lol). There are no trash cans in the rooms. It might be a good idea to bring some kind of bag for that. You'll basically be spending time with dogs, cats, and horses, so you'll get covered in their fur. If it bothers you, it might be easier to keep a small dustpan (sticky carpet cleaner) with you to clean your clothes. Still, I'm still giving it 5 stars, so if you're interested, please contact Marie!”

“Wow! We would love to stay here again. Muriwai was stunning and Jeanette's accomodations were top notch. Everything was clean and the breakfast was incredible. What a gem of a stay. ”

“Great place very tidy great location has pool and spa and stone throw away from the beach”

“Didn't actually stay but made an enquiry for a last minute family emergency. The lovely owner Raewynne was very helpful and made an alternative suggestion that could possibly suit our needs better regarding travel to and from hospital even though it meant she wouldn't get the booking. Then, she even followed up early the next morning to see where things were at and to offer well wishes to our family - that is awesome customer service! Thanks Raewynne.”

“Amazing stay with the most excellent hosts. Superb breakfasts and dinners. Beautiful location.”

“Great customer service and very friendly. Tiffany went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Very comfortable and clean room with all the essential including a self contained kitchen, tv, couch and heat pump. Would definitely stay again.”

“Laura is a great host and so welcoming. The barn stay has all you need, for a stay away. Awesome surroundings. Highly recommended.”

“Fantastic spot and excellent hosts”

“The host you are looking for!! Breakfast is really delicious!”

“Great hosts, great room, awesome common room, convenient for business purposes, although a small desk would be useful.”

“Great place to stay. Quiet, clean, comfortable, great hostess.”

“What an awesome place! Thank you Maria for your warm Welcome. Breakfast was so good, room was so clean, wished all my stays would have been like that. And also thank You for your help and advice! Will definitly come back when im in Town!”