Fossil Coast B&B

Fossil Coast B&B is an absolute gem and easily one of the best places we’ve stayed. Our host was warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, peaceful and beautifully presented, with thoughtful touches that showed real care and attention to detail (comfy beds, the sheets crisp, and the shower pressure excellent). Breakfast was outstanding - generous, delicious, and a real highlight. We highly recommend Fossil Coast B&B and would happily return without hesitation.

Charmant séjour, chambre confortable et bien équipée. Le petit déjeuner était copieux et excellent (confiture de framboises maison délicieuse) et la conversation avec James était très agréable

Entzückende Gastgeber, stilvoll und gemütlich eingerichtetes Zimmer, tolles Frühstück. Hier läßt sich sogar ein Regentag entspannt überstehen!

sauberes Zimmer, mega nette Gastgeber, eigenes Bad

Gillian and James are wonderful hosts and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The facilities are in excellent condition and their breakfast was simply superb!

James and Gillian made us feel right at home! They gave us excellent recommendations for exploring the region. The bed was very comfortable, the shower was spacious, and the breakfast was absolutely delicious (don’t miss the poached eggs with avocado or the mushroom and tomato omelette 😉). The space was clean and welcoming, and their friendly Belgian Shepherd was a lovely bonus. Highly recommended!

Very well set up, lovely decor , very comfortable queen bed, hosts, James & Gill were so lovely and helpful. Poached eggs & avocado for breakfast, cooked by James

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Gillian and James were excellent hosts and extremely helpful and accommodating. The studio has comfortable rooms with very comfortable beds. Everything is lovingly designed and equipped with many thoughtful details. The bathroom was large, tiled, and is just great. Rarely seen such a nice bath in a B&B. The studio is located in the back of the house and is therefore quiet. A small garden with seating group and barbeque facilities complete the positive image of this B&B. The breakfast was very tasty and was provided every day in the studio and supplemented with fruit. Great accommodation.

Sehr nette Gastgeber, tolles Frühstück, sehr geschmackvolle Einrichtung im britischen Landhausstil

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So glad we snagged a last minute room here during peak holiday season. Check in was easy, host was super responsive with WhatsApp contact provided after booking, and James knows how to offer a very filling breakfast Super convenient location on the highway

If you're very sensitive to noise, the roadside room may not be great for you, but to us the road just seemed like white noise

Friendly accommodating hosts, great room and a quality breakfast

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Wir haben ein Upgrade auf das gemietete Zimmer bekommen und konnten so eine ganze sehr gut ausgerüstete Ferienwohnung nutzen . Die Wohnung liegt zur Rückseite und ist damit sehr schön ruhig. Die Vermierein ist wirklich sehr nett und hat uns wunderbar betreut.Ein sehr gutes Frühstück wurde im Kühlschrank bereitgestellt

Bequemes Bett. Gute Dusche. Alles vorhanden für ein kontinentales Frühstück (home-made jam). Heizlüfter für niedrige Temperaturen (die wir leider hatten) vorhanden. Sehr ansprechendes Dekor. Freundlicher Hund: Sam, der schwarze Family Dog. Wunderschöner Garten! Trotz benachbarter Durchgangsstraße keine Störung der Nachtruhe...

Zum Dinner muss man das Auto nutzen und somit auf die Flasche Wein verzichten. Ist halt so... Man ist Seite an Seite mit den (sehr netten) Vermietern untergebracht. War für 2 Nächte aber ok.

Zeer vriendelijk gastechtpaar die in hun prachtige villa kamers verhuren en prima ontbijt serveren. Uitermate schoon en uitstekend voor een overnachting

A lovely spot, in a very nice B and B

We loved to communicate with the owner We got very good time We were up graded to the bigger room The special breakfast with poches eggs and avocado , and for the second morning omelette with mushroom The view on the taranaki volcano's top

To stay only 2 nights 🥺

Schattige B&B, leuke hosts en lieve hond. We hebben prima verbleven, goede informatie gehad over lokale faciliteiten.

Niets

James is a friendly host, the room we stayed in was lovely, warm and clean.. I highly recommend staying here A+ service.. Oh yeah I have to give a special mention about Sam the well mannered dog, who know how to show his appreciation when he get given his meal 😁

Sehr nette Gastgeber, wunderbares Frühstück.

The room had everything you needed. Comfortable bed!

Nothing it was great

It was a lovely warm room and very comfortable. It had everything I needed for a one night stay.

Fossil Coast B&B ‘ticked all the boxes’ for me and for my short stay in Hāwera. I didn’t want a larger motel unit as such. I just wanted a bed and bathroom facilities at a reasonable price and Fossil Coast B&B provided that. I appreciated being met by Gillian when I arrived and being shown my room. As I did the cleanliness and neatness. My rooms were always warm to come home to and my bed comfortable to sleep in. Staying three nights at this establishment underpinned the enjoyment of my stay in Hāwera.

There was nothing I didn’t like. I wish I could have stayed longer.

I really love coming to the fossil coast b&b Jill is wonderful.

Wonderful Host. Beautiful and warm rooms (we travelled in winter). Delicious breakfast with real coffee. Everything your looking for in a B&B.

Wifi a little unreliable, but generally working fine.

Location was great Gill was an excellent host Breakfast was amazing Room was warm, bed was comfortable

Everything was amazing

The comfortable bed, the clean room and the spacious area for bedroom and bathroom.

It is a reasonable distance from town and in the main street in. Traffic noise was present, but not a big problem.

Lovely host, delicious and generous breakfast, beautiful room.

Breakfast not included. Excellent location.

B&B itself was perfect, as was the location. We knew it to be on a main road so expected a degree of traffic noise. Being allocated a front room closest to the road accentuated the noise of heavy trucks particularly throughout the night. A noise shield (double glazing) to the front room(s) would enhance the existing high level of comfort for future guests.

Generous inclusion of cereals, bread and butter for toast and spreads. Comfy Beds, Good Shower, Friendly hosts, Nice & Clean!

Was a bit cold in the morning after the first night as the radiators were on a timer Didn't like the religious idols used for decorations

Everything was great, our stay there was amazing despite the situation with the car. So thanks a lot to James and Gillian for their hospitality. They are wonderful!!! 😊 They are very accommodating!

Very beautiful house , amazing host Jane &julian , thank you for everything , we did appreciate your company talk about everything and also the breakfast so yummy 👌😁 All the best for you See ya From frenchies

Gillian, our host, was our favorite part of the stay! She was so interesting and helpful, and went above and beyond to find a way to return a cellphone we left there. Our room had a nice view of Mt. Taranaki. Hawera was an overnight for us, not a destination, but it was a lovely stop near Hollard Gardens and the Forgotten World Highway.

From the north, the driveway was tricky to pinpoint right after an intersection, but not a big deal.

It was very clean well maintained you are treated like family And all round great place to stay and they can accommodate a large family

There was not a thing to dislike

Lovely home with charming hostess. Beautifully maintained with excellent breakfast and great garden.

Everything was perfect

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Location

Fossil Coast B & B. I was always under the impression that a B & B was Bed & Breakfast. Not at this place, but you could pay extra for b/fast if you wanted it. Maybe their advertising should be corrected.

Excellent variety of choices for breakfast. Excellent service. An ideal position in town for our visit.

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Friendly and welcoming staff and owner! Room was well furnished and spotless.

Some traffic noise

It was enroute and very easy to find

There was no fridge for milk and our water

The location was perfect for our stay. The hosts were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The room was bright and lovely. Breakfast was excellent.

Lovely room and hosts. Well worth the stay

Convenient location. Excellent host.

Second person only got a cold shower.

Hosts were great and the rooms were comfortable. Great breakfast for a great price!

Booked at short notice and had a lovely stay. Gillian and James very friendly. Randomly my husband knew the town Gillian was from in Wales! Small world. Great stay with them, would absolutely stay there again if in the area.

Comfortable clean and lovely old world charm nice breakfast and very friendly owners will stay again as This was our second visit.

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The Extent and quality of the breakfast, cleanliness, comfort, friendliness and helpfulness

Very welcoming people who offer the best they can. Polite nice, big room and nice bathroom

A bit expensive for a room close to the main road. Warm inside

Super nice room with a comfy bed. Everything well maintained and clean. The hosts were very nice and we had good conversations. A perfect breakfast the next morning was a great finish of a wonderful stay. We would book again.

The hosts were friendly and the breakfast was exceptional. The property was clean and easily located. Sam the dog let us know when we arrived but other than that didn't hear from him at all.

Tissues could have been provided if possible.

It was lovely and the hosts were great

Comfortable bed, nice rooms

The BnB is absolutely stunning, the room was perfect, had a really comfortable bed and the en-suite was immaculate. There was a lovely decked area and plenty of places to sit outside in the sunshine. The dining facilities were also lovely and the hosts allowed us to cook whenever we wanted etc. Gillian and James are the perfect hosts and it really made our entire roadtrip staying with them. We couldn’t have asked for more especially over the Christmas period they welcomed us into their home and made us feel like family. We are so grateful to have stayed here, and Sam their dog is just the sweetest boy in the world! Thank you so much guys🫶🏼

There was nothing I could say was bad about this experience at all. Apart from it coming to an end :(

The place was spotless, friendly owners, well situated for visiting family in Hawera

Gill is a great host. Accommodation was comfortable clean and a very generous host for breakfast . A very friendly dog lives here too. Please try Gills homemade raspberry jam...delish!!

Nothing to dislike

Everything! Beautifully decorated, clean and spacious and comfortable. Private. Everything you needed. Thoughtful breakfast choice. We were made very welcome and everything exceeded our expectations.

There was nothing we didn't like!

This place had everything. You could arrive with nothing but have everything. So much detail as in breakfast with lots of choices, milk, yoghurt, fruit etc. lovely host to meet us and show us around.

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The owner's attention to detail to ensure a lovely stay. Lot's of choice of food for breakfast. Bright, modern decorations. Large contemporary bathroom. A good night's sleep on a very comfortable bed. Peaceful. Off road parking. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

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The hosts have made every effort to create a comfortable attractive space for guests. Superb design features showcase their creativity. Ramp access plus wet floor shower in a stunning bathroom.

Sometimes voices heard but never late

Friendly welcome by hostess. Well equipped bedroom with small kitchenette, very warm and cosy beds, extremely clean and tidy, hostess also went out and came back with extra fruit and crumpets for breakfast. She obviously puts a lot of time and effort into looking after her guests. Fossil cove exceeded my expectations

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10/10 lovely accommodation. Very clean and comfortable. Helpful friendly hosts.

Cozy, comfortable, clean, and close to town.

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The room was very well decorated and very clean.

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This is a beautiful place - i have stayed here a number of times. The hosts are excellent, abd if you elect to have breakfast, it's a fabulous breakfast The rooms are beautifully presented, each with an ebsuite bathroom.. I have enjoyed staying here every time that I have dibe so.

There is nothing to not like about this accommodation.

Excellent place to stay, the facilities and the host were great, I would definitely recommend and would definitely book again, thank you very much for a lovely stay

Excellent place to stay, I booked the family unit and a queen suite, my elderly parents and aunty stayed in the family unit and were really comfortable and enjoyed their stay, I thoroughly enjoyed the queen suite, both were suite and unit were exceptional

Nice, clean and well provisioned room in a lovingly restored home. The room had a new, modern ensuite and a range of bedding to ensure the comfort of any guests. James was an interesting and pleasant host.

Nothing really - and don't worry about the dog unless you have a serious issue, he is very well behaved.

Lovely little bnb with everything one could need. Friendly hosts, comfy beds, clean and comfortable, lovely decor.

Previous guests' trash was still in the bathroom, but not a big thing!

It is my 2nd time staying here but this time we got the family room! What a great space for 4 adults ... The location is spot on to be able to walk into town if you need to ... Local to King Edward Park, the sports hub, the pool, a gym, sporting fields ... So well located ... On the main rd but both times we've not heard road noise. The layout & comfort of the rooms almost feels like a ripoff because for what you pay, you get so much more!

We loved everything!

Comfy bed in a beautifully renovated villa. Spacious with a decent sized bathroom with plenty of hot water and lovely fluffy towels. Lovely owners who waited up till we arrived due to transport delays and a nice cuddle from Sam their beautiful dog.

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The breakfast was above expectations. It was self help with milk, bread, fruit, jams, coffee and teas etc in abundance. The unit we were in was separate from the house and reasonably self contained. We had a very cold spell while there but we were warm and cosy with central heating coming on during the day. Our little dog Rosie was happy in her safely fenced surroundings.

Everthing was fine

Close to everything Very nice rooms ,clean and lovely kitchen,bathrooms

So welcoming and all the extra little touches really added to our stay. Our host went above and beyond. Highly recommend you stay here on your travels. You won’t be disappointed. Thankyou for all your thoughtfulness .

Excellent breakfast, very hospitable host

A bit too warm the first night until we thought of turning down the central heating

The room was perfect and the hosts are so kind and welcoming and also give great advice for your travels ! They also have a lovely dog to cuddle with

The breakfast, the hosts, the house. All lovely! 5 star.

Clean and comfortable

Good location for us visiting relatives in Hawera. Rooms were spotless , warm and comfortable for middle of winter. good view of the mountain too.