Fantail River Lodge vs Similar Hotels

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Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

Haruru, NZ

★ 4-star9.3/10123 reviews

5.2 km (3.2 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

9.2

Rooms were described as comfortable and well-appointed.

Cleanliness

9.3

Many reviews praised the cleanliness of the property.

Location

9.3

Convenient location close to town and attractions.

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Hotels (3 selected)

Original hotel

Fantail River Lodge

Haruru, NZ

★ 4-star9.8/1036 reviews

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Our pick

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

Haruru, NZ

★ 4-star9.3/10123 reviews

5.2 km (3.2 mi) from original

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Crisdon Castle

Haruru, NZ

★ 4-star9.7/1050 reviews

5.4 km (3.4 mi) from original

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Key differences

Fantail River Lodge amenity advantages

WiFi availablePets allowedAirport shuttle

Detailed comparison

Category	Fantail River Lodge	Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages	Crisdon Castle
Guest score	9.8/10	9.3/10	9.7/10
Rooms	—	9.2 Rooms were described as comfortable and well-appointed.	—
Cleanliness	—	9.3 Many reviews praised the cleanliness of the property.	—
Location	—	9.3 Convenient location close to town and attractions.	—
Service	—	9.7 Guests highlighted excellent communication from the host.	—
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	—	8.8 Good tea selection, but limited information on food and beverage options.	—
Amenities & Facilities	—	9.3 Amenities such as coffee machines and stocked essentials were well-received.	—
Value	—	9.2 Guests felt they received good value for the quality of the stay.	—
Distance from original	Original hotel	5.2 km (3.2 mi)	5.4 km (3.4 mi)
Landmarks	Puketona Pā	Paihia Lookout	Paihia Lookout
Best suited for	Families	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers

Guest score

Fantail River Lodge

9.8/10

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.3/10

Crisdon Castle

9.7/10

Rooms

Fantail River Lodge

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Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.2

Rooms were described as comfortable and well-appointed.

Crisdon Castle

—

Cleanliness

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.3

Many reviews praised the cleanliness of the property.

Crisdon Castle

—

Location

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.3

Convenient location close to town and attractions.

Crisdon Castle

—

Service

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.7

Guests highlighted excellent communication from the host.

Crisdon Castle

—

Sleep & Noise

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

—

Crisdon Castle

—

Food & Breakfast

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

8.8

Good tea selection, but limited information on food and beverage options.

Crisdon Castle

—

Amenities & Facilities

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.3

Amenities such as coffee machines and stocked essentials were well-received.

Crisdon Castle

—

Value

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.2

Guests felt they received good value for the quality of the stay.

Crisdon Castle

—

Landmarks

Fantail River Lodge

Puketona Pā

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

Paihia Lookout

Crisdon Castle

Paihia Lookout

Detailed comparison

Category	Fantail River Lodge	Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages	Crisdon Castle
Guest score	9.8/10	9.3/10	9.7/10
Rooms	—	9.2 Rooms were described as comfortable and well-appointed.	—
Cleanliness	—	9.3 Many reviews praised the cleanliness of the property.	—
Location	—	9.3 Convenient location close to town and attractions.	—
Service	—	9.7 Guests highlighted excellent communication from the host.	—
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	—	8.8 Good tea selection, but limited information on food and beverage options.	—
Amenities & Facilities	—	9.3 Amenities such as coffee machines and stocked essentials were well-received.	—
Value	—	9.2 Guests felt they received good value for the quality of the stay.	—
Distance from original	Original hotel	5.2 km (3.2 mi)	5.4 km (3.4 mi)
Landmarks	Puketona Pā	Paihia Lookout	Paihia Lookout
Best suited for	Families	Sightseeing travelers	Sightseeing travelers

Guest score

Fantail River Lodge

9.8/10

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.3/10

Crisdon Castle

9.7/10

Rooms

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.2

Rooms were described as comfortable and well-appointed.

Crisdon Castle

—

Cleanliness

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.3

Many reviews praised the cleanliness of the property.

Crisdon Castle

—

Location

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.3

Convenient location close to town and attractions.

Crisdon Castle

—

Service

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.7

Guests highlighted excellent communication from the host.

Crisdon Castle

—

Sleep & Noise

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

—

Crisdon Castle

—

Food & Breakfast

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

8.8

Good tea selection, but limited information on food and beverage options.

Crisdon Castle

—

Amenities & Facilities

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.3

Amenities such as coffee machines and stocked essentials were well-received.

Crisdon Castle

—

Value

Fantail River Lodge

—

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

9.2

Guests felt they received good value for the quality of the stay.

Crisdon Castle

—

Landmarks

Fantail River Lodge

Puketona Pā

Paihia Coastal 2 Bedroom Cottages

Paihia Lookout

Crisdon Castle

Paihia Lookout