Waiaroha Interactive Water Discovery Centre
Waiaroha Interactive Water Discovery Centre, Southampton Street East, Ākina, Hastings 4122, New Zealand- Attraction
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Central Location in Hastings
Magnolia Studio, a newly renovated guest house in the heart of Hastings, offers free WiFi and on-site parking. Enjoy the peaceful inner courtyard views from your own balcony.
Modern Amenities
Relax in comfort with a flat-screen TV, a cozy seating area, and a convenient kitchenette equipped with a microwave, toaster, and fridge. Benefit from the added privacy of a private entrance during your stay.
Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Splash Planet just 2.4 km away or visit the iconic Pania of the Reef Statue 22 km from the guest house. With Hawke's Bay Airport only 23 km away, Magnolia Studio is the perfect choice for your stay in Hastings.
Book your stay at Magnolia Studio now for a delightful experience in Hastings!
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The unit was lovely, very quiet and had a good shower.
place is nice and tidy. the host even put a small file/compendium as a guide too bad I didn't have enough time to check all of them. place is nestled on a private street so little to no worries having my car parked outside the property.
As I have stayed there a few weeks ago refer to my previous refer
The little unit was ideal for my needs. Very comfortable, warm, with a good assortment of kitchen equipment and exceptionally clean. The bed was so comfortable and warm. There was no outside noise. All the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I hope i will be able to stay there again on my next trip to Hasting.
There was nothing that I didn't like
It was very comfy and clean
Plenty of room, spacious but compact Comfortable couch to relax on, read a book Just around the corner from family we were visiting Quality furnishings; comfy bed & spacious as well Also got a few ideas for our own homel 😀 Owners were very accommodating & helpful Instructions for access accurate. Would use again, no major issues A lovely place to stay. Thanks guys.
Off road parking was not available. Thought it may have been an issue but a trouble free event. Not a biggie but used to hand basin in bathroom. Kitchen sink had to be used. May have been a space issue in the bathroom but a small sink could be considered.
Limited number of tea and coffee condiments
Nicely presented, comfortable, easy to find and access.
Nice, clean and comfortable, close to everything
TV, couldn’t get free to air, couldn’t watch the news
Quite
There was no sign for the property only the address ,and no instruction given
Clean, comfortable and just lovely!
The property was exactly as shown in pictures. A very comfortable stay and the host is very prompt. She gave us clear instructions of what needed to be done to checkin and all the facilities were excellent. The unit was clean and tidy. The bed was comfy and the linens were clean. The kitchenette had all basic items required and cleaning supplies. The bathroom and toilet were also clean and there were sufficient towels. It had a TV and all the necessary appliances such as kettle, microwave, fridge, iron, toaster etc. Would 100% stay again and recommend to anyone visiting Hastings.
Nothing.
the studio felt faultlessly clean and cosy and i couldn’t have asked for a better one-night respite from backpacker hostels. well stocked with nice crockery and bedding and the complimentary tea coffee and biscuits were a sweet touch. any and all communication from the host via both booking.com and the booklet in the studio was helpfully specific and welcoming
truth be told it did feel odd to be without a bathroom sink having to wash my face next to the microwave. the lockbox for the key also had a maddeningly awkward mechanism
Quite and very comfortable.
Something happening with the hot water we couldn’t get any on the last day of our stay.
Extremely clean and well presented. Good communication with the vendor. Lovely little place, very quiet and central.
Not much!
Very clean and tidy accommodation, quiet location, perfect for my business trip. Instructions timely, clear and straightforward.
Gorgeous wee cabin perfect for our overnight stay.
Nothing
good bed, modern furniture
No handbasin - had to use kitchen sink for everything. Booking.com didn't send the entry key code email and instructions until the day of our arrival, therefor we had left home to travel before the email arrived and had no way to accesses the accommodation for two hours after our arrival. Fortunately, another guest arrived and we were able to get a contact phone number, to gain entry instructions. We had assumed the owner would be on the premises, but as this wasn't the case, we were fearful we would not get to use our prepaid accommodation at all. This was very stressful for us. The app on my phone was not even showing the booking, and we had no idea that an email had even been sent, until we arrived back home Very poor, and late, communication by Booking.com
Conveniently located. Modern and clean. Perfect for a weekend stay.
When I arrived the property had been shut all afternoon and it was extremely hot. They did provide a fan and it cooled down once all the windows had been open for a while.
A great wee place to stay. Clean and comfortable with lovely decor. I appreciated the prompt and friendly communication from the host.
I like the studio, comfortable and clean
The parking Not really safe to park on the road, also not fair that other guests could park on the driveway whereas for us to park on the road. The studio is at the back, quite a distance to walk to and from the car🥲
Close to town. Very comfortable bed. Excellent shower. Nice quiet garden setting.
There is no wash basin in the bathroom, so you have to clean your teeth and wash your hands in the kitchen sink. Not hygienic. No portable hot plate to cook on, and far too many does, don'ts and rules.
It was lovely and quite. Nicely set out. Beautiful place to sleep
Not enough towels for 2 people for 3 nights. But if we where holidaying and not working it would have been okay with only 4 towels.
Very cute little studio
No parking apart from street
The Unit was super clean, easy to check in and the bed super comfy
We had a little bit of change of plans but host was super understandable so thank you so much Kelly for and you have a lovely home as well very neat
Lovely decor, very cosy with electric blankets and heater. Compact, but has everything you would need for a single/couple. Super clean and was a pleasure to stay.
I LOVE how clean it was, no cobwebs, no leftover droplets or streaks in the shower, and no dusty window sills. 11/10 for cleanliness! Bed was super comfy, unit was bright an homely, host left little treats, super easy check in. Theres also a dehumidifier, but would be good if some instructions were stuck to it because I had no idea how to use it 😅.
With no heater on overnight, its super cold getting out of bed in the morning. Fan in bathroom bangs in the wind.
Clean and tidy, well-appointed with good furniture and a comfy bed. Only a short walk into Hastings CBD and New World.
Very cosy and extremely comfortable bed
No basin in the bathroom.
Lovely little studio, helpful property manager and very private.
Handy location and close to the main centre.
Comfy bed, close to all amenities, very clean and tidy. Kelly is really easy to deal with and any comms are responded to super quick
No complaints at all!
Great location Very comfortable bed , lovely decor , clean and tidy
Didn’t like having to park on the road Didn’t like not having a handbasin in the bathroom ,think having air conditioning in the room would be much better than having 3 different types of heating/cooling fans that weren’t that effective, and limited space for them .
I had to park my vehicle on the roadside. With a van full of tools this is not ideal.
Nice quiet spot, great little studio. The bed was incredibly comfortable! Everything i needed was there. Lynne was also very kind and helpful in making sure i was good to go. Would definately come and stay again in the future.
Magnolia studio was perfect for what we needed for our night away. The studio was clean and tidy bed was comfy. Communication with host was great. Thanks
It is private, and quiet if you want to have a low key weekend away.
There isn’t a sink in the bathroom- I wear contact lenses and it made it a bit difficult wearing them in the morning not having a sink. And bathroom makes a lot of noises when you use the toilet.
Overall pretty much everything was good. Bed was really comfortable, shower nice and location ideal for me.
Having no basin in the shower/toilet area. Didn’t like washing my hands in kitchen sink. The listing showed parking was available but this was only street parking, may have chosen somewhere else if I’d known.
It was such a cute and cozy studio. Very clean and new! Didn’t feel like I needed to sanitise everything before unpacking. We really enjoyed this little studio
Nothing - the only thing I’d probably suggest to anyone staying here is pack your clothes in a duffel bag as the drive way is made of unsealed gravel and we had to carry our big heavy suitcases down the long driveway because we couldn’t wheel it down and it was a pain in the butt 😅😂
Everything that was needed for a one night stay. Comfy bed, great shower, clean and well appointed.
Easy to find. Nice and quiet and very comfortable
Nice central location. Close to my family in Havelock North and within easy reach to Hastings CBD and Napier. The owner was forthcoming in dealing with our problems and discounted us for the stay which we appreciated.
Unfortunately the WiFi/TV was not working the first two nights of our stay, but was fixed for the third night. This affected the scoring of the property for us. The decor was tasteful, but we felt not having a washing basin in the bathroom was not so good and the waste system pump was annoying.
Comfiest bed I've slept in in a long time. Communication amazing, as always! Super tidy. Everything has been thought off! I shall definitely be back :)
Cockroach sneaked in through an open window, YUCK! My fault for leaving the window open, no reflection against the property or owner :)
Beautifully done. Comfortable bed.
Internet was patchy. TV wouldn't stay connected so couldn't use it.
Loved the way the studio has been made to feel like a little oasis and great location with an easy walk into town.
Location was perfect for us. Super cute/stylish and clean.
When booking we didn’t realise there was no off street parking. Was disappointed in that. The bed was made beautifully but too soft.
It’s was a bad experience after spending that much amount of money. No power, wifi didn’t working , neighbours noisy. Didn’t expect this. Not recommended to anyone.
It was beautifully decorated and very comfortable with lots of nice touches like an iron and ironing board. The bed was extremely comfortable with lovely bed linen.
The macerator for the toilet/shower was very noisy. Perhaps it could be boxed in? It would have been nice to have a basin in the bathroom. We were traveling for work so my partner had to shave in the kitchen sink.
Lovely peaceful location, comfortable and cozy, helpful courteous hosts. Very enjoyable one night stopover, would recommend to others.
Communication with Kelly was excellent, super speedy as I've experienced before. The bed is so super comfy, pillows are very luxurious. Everything I could ask for was included. Also thank you for the mini packets of biscuits, they were a real treat :)
It was freezing whilst I was there, I understand this is completely out of Kelly's control but the room didn't feel like it warmed up much even with the heater on.
Beautiful and the bed was really comfortable!
Comfy bed, exceptionally clean room, instructions super clear, correspondence was actioned promptly.
I liked everything 🙂
The place was beautiful. Perfect.
The internet kept on going in and out of service. I ended up turning it off 😬 and there was only half a roll of toilet paper so I had to buy some.
Nice clean facilities comfy bed very reasonable procing
Sky tv would have been great
Our host was so friendly and helpful. We were impressed by the delightful and very comfortable unit. Perfect weekend getaway
Very clean and tidy. Well furnished
No hand basin a bit of an oversight in bathroom. Only issue
Location was great. The bed was comfy and the amenities provided were perfect for one night. The accomodation was really close to Havelock North which was a nice spot for meals. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Note there is only one studio at this venue. We were warmly greeted by owner Kelly, the studio was small and cosy, very clean and comfortable. We would use this venue again and recommend it to you.
Really clean and tidy room, really nice place to stay
Nothing
Lovely comfortable bed
Wifi was a bit patchy
Tomatoes in the Garden and safe parking have been important to us, plus very clean place. Easy to find and as per description. Will be back and good reply on the hair dryer that was missing and will be there for the next visitor.;-)
n/a
Only thing was no iron, but didn't really change my wonderful experience.
Very good would go back
Lock box to difficult
Beautiful cottage very tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean
Absolutely everything! And most of all, the bed has been the most comfortable bed I have ever been in. Absolutely beautiful, clean place, decorated lovely, has everything you need, good location, easy access, simple descriptions. Was very very happy and could have easily stayed a whole week if I had the time.
Host very helpful, especially when I was delayed and arrived quite late. Good instructions for accessing the property, and a very good information booklet inside. Quiet and peaceful location, but not far to go into town. Very comfortable bed and a good shower.
It was all pretty good.
The self contained unit and the proximity to the centre. Well within walking distance
Spotless and feeling of everything being brand new
Not much, really. But in an ideal world the shower would also include a sink
great linen and bedding, extremely tidy and the owner was very helpful and accomodating. The shower pressure was fantastic and it felt just like home!
Clean, cosy and comfortable
Delightful host. Quiet location and very central to Hastings. Easy walk in. Everything was very clean. The bed is very comfortable. I would definitely return.
Clean simple set up with everything you need.
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Cleanliness
8.71/10Generally clean and well-maintained, but some concerns regarding towels.
Service
9.18/10Prompt and friendly communication from the host.
Location
9.22/10Conveniently located, close to town.
Room Quality
9.17/10Clean and comfortable rooms with lovely decor.
Amenities
8.2/10Missing some basic amenities like a wash basin and adequate cooking options.
Value for Money
9.16/10Good value considering the comfort and location.
Food and Beverage
9.21/10Not specifically mentioned, assumed standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.18/10Generally a great experience despite minor issues.