Hopwood Bed & Breakfast

390 Papakai Road RD5, 4795 Taihape, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>59</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
59 reviews
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Hopwood Bed & Breakfast

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A recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in Taihape, Hopwood Bed & Breakfast features a garden. This bed and breakfast features free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The spacious bed and breakfast includes a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, as well as a kettle. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a patio with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. The bed and breakfast specialises in a continental and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Taihape, like hiking. The nearest airport is Palmerston North International Airport, 103 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Taihape
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  • Ellen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Leah is an exceptional and friendly host. Everything was spotless and comfortable. It was a cold night with a frost in the morning but the heat pump warmed the room perfectly and we were very comfortable. Breakfast was varied and more than...”
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Several choices of cereals, fruits yoghurt and spreads for our toast. A great selection of herbal teas, coffee, hot chocolate etc. Freshly baked delicious blueberry muffins and chocolate on our arrival. Exceptionally clean. Lovely ...”
  • Rory
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Wonderful location, clean and tidy, peaceful with a great outlook over the countryside. Bed was comfortable and the breakfast was perfect. A great place to stop if you are travelling between Wellington and Auckland and vice versa. Would...”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Leah Dixon and Rod Vella

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Leah Dixon and Rod Vella
Hopwood Farm is a 2-hectare property overlooking the Papakai Valley, on the north-east outskirts of Taihape township. The area is a beautiful example of sub-alpine Central Plateau, suited to quality wool and livestock production. You are surrounded by pretty hill views and sheep covered pastures. On a clear day, you can see across to the high peaks of both Mount Ruapehu (north) and the Ruahine Ranges (east), as well as the town of Taihape (south-west). The current 1907 homestead at Hopwood Farm was relocated from town in November 2012. The separate sleepout building was added in 2017 and opened as a B&B in 2023. The private B&B unit is clean, modern and comfortable in all weathers, featuring double glazing, insulation and air conditioning.
Your hosts Leah and Rod moved to Papakai Road in 2023. They fell in love with the spectacular hill country views and the relaxed lifestyle offered by the property. They like to share the simple day-to-day activities on the farm with guests, like feeding orphan lambs, bird watching or enjoying the incredible starry skies on clear nights. Their overall aim is to provide excellent accommodation and service at an affordable price.
Taihape is a great place to break your journey or use as a base for exploring the Rangitikei region. This small town is a hidden gem with everything you need to relax, including its own cinema, pool, medical centre, hair and beauty salons, good eateries and boutique shopping. We even have one of the only interactive squash courts outside the capital cities of New Zealand! Come and explore our town! Just ask your hosts for more information or visit the Taihape Information Centre. The Rangitikei region also has heaps of outdoor adventure activities to enjoy, like hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, kayaking, skiing, trout fishing, cycling and horse riding. And last but not least, don't forget gumboot day! Taihape is famous as the gum boot capital of NZ and every January we celebrate with a gumboot throwing festival!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hopwood Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Hopwood Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		NZD 30 per child, per night

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Hopwood Bed & Breakfast

    • Guests staying at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free

    • Hopwood Bed & Breakfast is 2.1 miles from the centre of Taihape. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast include:

      • Double

    • The prices at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Hopwood Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking