Featuring a garden, Karamu Homestead offers accommodations in Karamu. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and free shuttle service. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the bed and breakfast's outdoor fireplace. 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 daily room service. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private balcony. Guests at Karamu Homestead will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karamu, like hiking. If you like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and canoeing are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. Waikato Stadium is 17 miles from Karamu Homestead, while Hamilton Gardens is 19 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Hamilton, 21 miles from the bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular 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


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Guest reviews

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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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  • Tom
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice clean facilities. Probably the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in since being in New Zealand. I didn’t want to get out of it in the morning.
  • Graham
    United States of America United States of America
    the views and the location were amazing. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. the cabin had everything you could need and more. if you want to experience the real New Zealand don’t miss Karamu Homestead.
  • Wayne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very comfortable and clean self-contained accomadation.

Hosted by Stewart & Lucia Best

9.8
9.8
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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

Area info

Amenities of Karamu Homestead
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
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
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting 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 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Karamu Homestead

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

  • Room options at Karamu Homestead include:

    • Double

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

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

  • The prices at Karamu Homestead may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Karamu Homestead is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.