Boasting garden views, Karamu Homestead offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 27 km from Waikato Stadium. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and free shuttle service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 31 km from Hamilton Gardens. With free WiFi, this bed and breakfast features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Guests at Karamu Homestead will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karamu, like hiking. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and canoeing are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. Mystery Creek Events Centre is 34 km from Karamu Homestead, while Garden Place Hamilton is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hamilton, 33 km from the bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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  • Bex
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lucia and Stew were great hosts. I was met as soon as I drove in my Lucia and she showed me round the unit and offered to make fresh coffee for me in the morning and recommended places for me to go for dinner. Stew came by and introduced himself...
  • Marcel
    Germany Germany
    Freeeeesh coffee, comfy bed, warm water (during nighttime), cow petting
  • Kate
    Ireland Ireland
    Lucia and Stew were fantastic hosts. Great coffee, scenery and chat. Welcoming and very friendly. Setting was rural and wonderful to stay on a Kiwi farm
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 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 Stewart & Lucia Best

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Stewart & Lucia Best
Rural bliss with the opportunity to stop or not as the mood takes. Fishing, Mountaineering, Beaches, Shops, Pies and cakes. All within a short drive from our place. Swimming holes too. We are pet friendly and everyone is welcome Luxury studio overlooking farmland with all day birdsong. We are Pet Friendly. We have two dogs and we welcome other hounds too. Make use of our firepit for those long summer nights. (Great for cooking too). 30 minutes to Raglan either by state highway 27 or take the picturesque drive over Fillery road and enjoy expasive vistas of hills and sea. 25 Minutes to Hamilton and the Base and 10 Minutes to Pirongia Village. Pirongia Mountain access within 10 minutes and several walkways right on our doorstep including the Te Araroa National Walking Trail literally across the road. 3 minutes to the local swimming holes and plenty of world renowned fly fishing. Mountain Bike trails are 10 minutes away on Pirongia Mountain. Waitomo Caves is a short drive away. Breakfast (cereal and toast, juice & great coffee) is provided. Seasonal farm grown fruit too at no extra cost. A cooked farmhouse breakfast is available upon request
We are a well travelled, laid back couple who enjoy life. We have dogs and cats and chooks and ducks, oh and some cattle. Life is good. We have now added a deck to the B&B so come sit and enjoy the tranquility.
Think traditional rural New Zealand with a luxurious twist. Plenty to do .. or not as your mood takes. Mountains and streams and cafes and pubs .. all close. 30 minutes to Raglan over the picturesque fillery road route. Kawhia is 1 hour.. waitomo as well Hamilton is 25 minutes.. shopping .. eating .. walking the river trails and the Te Araroa Trail is literally across the road from our drive way.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Karamu Homestead
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis equipment
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • 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
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 94 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules

Karamu Homestead takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Karamu Homestead in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Karamu Homestead

  • Karamu Homestead is 2.3 miles from the centre of Karamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Karamu Homestead offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Squash
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Karamu Homestead include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Karamu Homestead 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 Karamu Homestead is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.