The Big Apple
The Big Apple, State Highway 3, Hangatiki 3977, New Zealand- Sculpture
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Sustainable Bed and Breakfast in Otorohanga
Tranquil Garden and Private Entrance
Beauty at whitbourne offers a serene garden and a private entrance for each accommodation, ensuring a peaceful stay away from the hustle and bustle.
Full-Day Security and Continental Breakfast
Feel safe and secure with full-day security measures in place. Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast provided for all guests.
Picnic Area and Proximity to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Take advantage of the picnic area for a delightful day outdoors. Additionally, being just 11 km away from the famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, adventure is never too far away.
Experience tranquility and convenience at Beauty at whitbourne. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Die Unterkunft war super sauber und die Besitzer sehr nette und angenehme Leute! Das Bett war bequem und es war ruhig. Wir waren mit einem Campervan dort und sind beim Ausparken im Garten stecken geblieben. Die Besitzer waren super lieb und haben uns geholfen, obwohl wir ihren Garten mit unseren Reifen kaputt gemacht haben.
Peacefully private all facilities were like a 5 star hotel ✨️
There was nothing not to like seriously
The room and facilities were amazing, so clean and spacious. Private and close to what we needed. Stayed an extra night as we were so happy with everything. Breakfast provided was amazing. Everything you could want!
A warm comfortable room and bathroom/toilet facilities excellent. Plentiful and varied breakfast food and breakfast drinks. Quiet and pleasant rural location off the main road providing a timely break in our trip from Stratford to Mystery Creek to Matamata. On site parking. Short drive to Otorohanga for evening meal. Met by hosts as we arrived. This was our second time at Whitbourne and we will be returning again.
Nothing.
Clean, homely, great breakfast, warm and welcoming
It was close to the caves and clean.
It is far away from restaurants or shops. Despite its remoteness we could hear the road noises from the highway. Breakfast was pretty bad. Some bread and cereal were set up in the room. They were pretty thoughtless and were not replenished for the second day. Coffee was instant. Not sure how the concept of “bed and BREAKFAST” got lost. Small but important conveniences like hooks to hang our coats and trash can in bathroom were missing. Our room had a closet but it was filled with the owners stuff.
Die Lage am Strand
Ein bißchen weit weg vom Geschehen....
Exceptionally clean, beautiful bathroom, generous breakfast, easy to locate from instructions and friendly helpful hosts. Superb quiet location. Would definitely recommend!
Nothing to dislike
+ wunderbares B&B, für bis zu vier Personen + sehr nette, freundliche und hilfsbereite Eigentümer + sehr sauber, gepflegt und mit liebevollen Details eingerichtet + geräumiges, sehr sauberes Badezimmer + tolles kontinentales Frühstück tgl. im Kühlschrank, frisches Obst im Zimmer + große gemütliche Terrasse mit phantastischem Ausblick + stabiles WLAN + zusätzliche Küchenutensilien auf Nachfrage + (eigentlich 10 Punkte plus Zusatzpunkt)
(+ Auto erforderlich)
The place was lovely. The location was great for our needs, a few minutes drive from town and in a really scenic area. We were welcomed warmly and the room was comfy and clean. It had character. The breakfast provisions were generous and appreciated 😊
Not really something I didn't like but something I may have misunderstood from the website. It stated a private bathroom but in the guest wing there were 2 guest rooms and 1 bathroom, so it may be necessary to share. We actually had it to ourselves and it wouldn't stop us staying in that lovely place again, but it might bother some people.
Beautiful setting.
Couple de Hollandais charmant . Entrée indépendante dans le logement Petit dejeuner dans la chambre très copieux Emplacement au calme dans la nature, proche des grottes de Waitomo cave Le rapport qualité prix
Alles was oké en de gastheer en gastvrouw hebben overal aan gedacht om het zo huiselijk en comfortabel mogelijk te maken.
Is niet van toepassing alles was perfect
A warm welcome from our hosts. Bedroom and bathroom were well appointed with modern appliances and fittings. Breakfast was great with lots of extras supplied. We would highly recommend a stay here.
Mit sehr viel Liebe eingerichtet. Als ob es die eigenen 4 Wände wären. Sehr nette Vermieter.
Wonderful place to stay! Close to the highway, yet very quiet, with a beautiful view. The apartment is spacious, with an amazing balcony and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for cooking, and everything was very clean and well organized. The hosts were very kind and pleasant. We truly enjoyed our stay and would be happy to come back again. ↓
A warm welcome, beautiful clean, comfortable, well thought out. The views were also expansive.
Absolutely nothing!
El entorno natural muy bonito y tranquilo Los anfitriones Germán y Dicky muy amables , un desayuno espectacular .parking gratuito , aire acondicionado fabuloso. Todo muy acogedor , con pequeños detalles que hacen de la estancia sea bonita, un lugar del que te da pena marchar. El baño es compartido pero lo disfrutamos nosotros solos.
Ontzettend vriendelijk ontvangst. Alles was aanwezig om ons verblijf zo fijn mogelijk te maken. Het was super schoon! Ook een Airco was aanwezig.
Soms kon je het geluid van de snelweg horen.
We were provided with a good choice of breakfast food and drinks. There was more than enough for the two of us and it was fresh and well presented. The location was excellent - easy to find, spacious grounds, fantastic views, quiet and an excellent point to break our trip from Taranaki to Auckland.
Nothing could have been better. Our experience was first-class.
Very well provisioned. Everything you need and more. Very comfortable bed and nice country location
Nothing to dislike
Great hosts who were very welcoming. Very comfortable and spotless accommodation. Good continental breakfast. Beautiful views from the terrace and well located for visiting Waitomo Glow Worm caves and Otorohanga Kiwi House. Would highly recommend.
Everything good
Cozy
Very clean, fresh and the hostess was helpful. Just what we needed after a long day.
All good, even fab!
Stylish decor, breakfast and snacks, beautiful property! Very quiet and relaxing.
Shared bathroom
An exceptional place, felt like a home away from home. Would definitely recommend. Exceeded expectations in all respects.
Can’t say enough about this accomodation it’s the best we have ever stayed in. Will stay again in a heartbeat.
Very clean and well presented. Friendly welcome and excellent breakfast
Great little spot to stay, lovely room and fantastic breakfast
Everything
Everything was perfect. A small getaway from home. Lovely couple Cozy little room with everything available.
Was questioned at arrival about name of the booking. Almost like expected to have James white as the booking name. Either way it didn't bother us.
Habitación muy cuidada y jardín bonito
Se oía la carretera, pero solo con la ventana abierta
Bardzo mili właściciele, byliśmy jedynymi gośćmi więc mieliśmy łazienkę tylko dla siebie. Pokój jak i cały dom przepięknie wykończony.
Sehr nah zu den Waitomo-Caves. War sehr herzlich und willkommend eingerichtet. Das bereits vorbereite Frühstück im Zimmer kam uns sehr entgegen!
Warm hospitality. Nice service. Clean and spacious room and bathroom. Felt like we were back home to a cozy bed after a long day. The hosts were very family like and the breakfast was very thoughtful.
The scenery views of the countryside were amazing! The grounds and accommodations were immaculate, and everything inside appeared to be newly renovated! All of the included amenities were convenient and new, and the hosts were very pleasant and accommodating.
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I was greeted up on my arrival and shown around. Very friendly! The room was spacious and very clean. Had everything I needed for my stop over. It was great to spend the night here relaxing and listening to the birds outside. So peaceful. Everything was great.
Very friendly hosts, really modern electrics, amazing variety of breakfast!
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The studio was exactly what we needed after a long car ride. It was super clean, warm and comfortable. The hostess was very helpful and made us feel welcome. It was well equipped with everything we needed in order to to comfortable. We could have not asked for a better place . We would come back in a heart beat!
The views were stunning, comfy bed, small detailing around the house, very friendly host and were so accommodating to our small needs! 🤩✨ #views #bed #detailing #house #host #needs
This was a beautiful location with great views. Very close within 10min drive to township, restaurants and main caving attractions. Accommodation was modern, comfortable, spotlessly clean and well appointed with top quality appliances. Would definitely recommend to others or stay again.
The accommodation looks literally like brand new. It's super clean and super comfy. The hosts gave it a nice personal touch with beautiful decorations across the room and bathroom. Included was a yummy continental breakfast with a choice of toast and toppings, fresh fruit and yoghurt and a full selection of Kellogg's cereals. The location is great, only about 10 min from the Waitomo Caves and another 10 min to Otorohanga for restaurants/groceries/fuel.
Nothing we didn't like.
The breakfast choices were a little too sweet for our tastes Enjoyed the fresh fruit and yummy yoghurt
We would have preferred museli to the range of processed cereals provided and some Vogel bread instead of highly processed bread
This was the second time we have stayed at B & B Whitbourne and we were delighted with our room on both occasions. We had the sole use of the bathroom next door to our room, the bathroom has a bath to soak in as well as a great shower. The house is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is very quiet while being conveniently close to the main road. Breakfast is a selection of cereals, yogurt, toast, orange juice with tea and coffee. We felt very well taken care of on both visits and we will be back.
We liked everything about our stay at B & B at Whitbourne. The location was rural with lovely views from every window. The bed was very comfortable, we had a lovely big bathroom to ourselves with shower and bath. Breakfast was continental with fruit, yogurt, juice and toast all self service in our room. We are staying there again on our way back to Auckland tomorrow.
大変親切なホストで、部屋の清潔な設備やサービスも素晴らしいです。とても安心して泊まれると思います。素敵なお家で羨ましい!
Excellent variety of continental breakfast, sparkling clean room and bathroom. Host turned heater on for us, very considerate. 😊😊
Clean, comfortable and cozy room loved all the breakfast items the bathroom was lovely and clean and the hosts were lovely people Wish them the best
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Everything we needed
Good location for glow worm cave tours.
The sheets had not been changed. There was alot of hair in the bed. Disappointing. Apart from that the room was spotless.
Everything is impeccably clean and organised.
The location is great to go to the caves but a bit trick to find in the night. It is not a big deal, but we can hear the road near.
Lovely setting close to the glow worm caves and town.
I was really impressed with the level of cleanliness: both room and bathroom were spotless. Good variety of choice for breakfast. Lovely hosts and perfect position for visiting the Waitomo Caves. We’ve really enjoyed our stay.
Awesome spot little noisy outside but not inside Great position near waitomo caves
Bit tricky to find late at night I suggest a large house number at the entrance to the three properties, although I did work it out Breakfast options - brilliant, ready to use, Huge thank you Little treats - stunning, chocolate in between the ornaments, and plants - stunningly done.
A choice of pillows. This is the only recommendation I have, that there would also be a flatter pillow. Choice is good for different people
Nice selection of healthy options.
Attached bathroom.
Location handy to Ōtorohanga and main road
It was superb. I have nothing but praise... Welcoming hosts, exceptionally clean accomodation, very comfortable, great breakfast choices, brilliant views. Loved it. Would definitely recommend.
Totally happy with everything.
Quiet place with a wonderfull sight of a huge valley. Very clean, with all kinds of details. The owners were very pleasant and we expend a time talking about NZ live, it was a very nice expericence. 100% worthy
We only had a few hours to be there.
Warm and welcoming arrival. The accommodation was immaculate, and the range of foods for breakfast was great.
All what was needed for a one night stay. Ideal location for visiting the waitomo caves.
Nothing worth mentioning.
Everything was wonderful. The room had everything we needed including a beautiful continental breakfast. Top class. Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Best BNB I’ve been in.
Nothing. Everything was great
Beautiful home with traquil surroundings. Great spot to rest our heada for the night on our travels. The breakfast in the room was a fantistic touch.
Herman and Dicky are the nicest hosts! Very friendly and informative. We loved staying in their home. I personally loved the way the home was designed, with Dutch designs for the doors, windows, bathrooms, etc. And the view is also lovely! It was a fabulous place to stay on our first night of our honeymoon trip to NZ.
My only tiniest of complaints is that the road noise is audible from the bedroom, but I brought earplugs so I was able to sleep just fine.
They were great hosts - very kind and helpful
It was a little closer to state highway 1 so was noisier than I expected
Exceptionally clean room
Beautiful place. Very convenient to visit the waitomo caves. The room and bathroom are comfortable and clean. There was much foid in the room for breakfast. The host is very nice.
The hosts are very nice and welcoming with a gorgeous house, and the room was very comfortable with an amazing view to the immense surroundings. We needed a very early checkout and they were very accommodating, even providing a great breakfast for us to eat before we leave.
Although the bathroom was great, it was shared with another room but this was quite manageable.
Immaculate presentation, very welcoming hosts, great view, large comfortable bed, quiet room.
Nothing.
Outstanding views, privacy, relaxing.
Breakfast was convenient but packaged and tasteless. No walks.
Cozy room with everything we needed, including the breakfast. The B&B is also very close to the city centre and the Waitomo caves.
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Everything was fantastic. Right from the hosts who are such lovely people, the location, clean rooms, thoughtful food and amenities for the B&B. Seeing the stars and Milky Way in amazing clarity in the night sky was the icing on the cake. Will definitely return if possible.
Hosts had created a Christmas feel about it all. The birdsong.
Absolutely stunning location. The rooms are beautiful and beds were really comfortable.
Hosts are exceptional and have created the perfect home away from home. Room was lovely, bed super comfortable and bathroom fitted fluffy towels with wonderful modern adjustable handheld shower and there was also a seperate nice deep bathtub! The continental breakfast was more than adequate with tea, cocoa, milk, juice, fruit, cereal, jam, peanut butter, cookies and welcome chocolates. There is a nice deck with beautiful view of the property and vista beyond. Their gardens are incredible and lush with a variety of fruit trees, flowers and flowering shrubs. The host made us feel at home and were very friendly and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was truly relaxing and carefree. Bonus is that the hostess has a skincare salon on site! The location is ideal as it is close to Waitoma Caves, a few nice places to eat, as well as a fruit market and ice cream shop. Just can't say enough positive things about our experience there.
I don't know of anything that could be improved.
Beautiful, clean accommodation in a good location. Friendly, kind host. Thank you
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Cleanliness
9.33/10Rooms were described as very clean and well looked after.
Service
9.8/10Hosts were friendly and accommodating, providing warm hospitality.
Location
9.34/10Close to main attractions and a beautiful scenic area.
Room Quality
9.79/10Rooms were cozy, modern, and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.32/10Included amenities were convenient and well-maintained.
Value for Money
9.28/10Great value for the quality and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9.33/10Breakfast options were appreciated, though some variety could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.8/10Overall a perfect stay with stunning views and a heartfelt host.
Each accommodation has a private entrance and tranquil garden surroundings for a peaceful stay.
Full-day security and a friendly host team contribute to a comfortable, secure experience.
Picnic area on-site and proximity to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves offer easy outdoor adventures.