846 Puketona Road, 0272 Paihia, New Zealand
#4 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Paihia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 16 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Adrian
United KingdomWe liked everything.
Riverside is a perfect place to stay when visiting the Bay of Islands. The room is spacious and comfortable and spotlessly clean. The shared lounge is exceptionally well appointed and it was a delight to have music playing throughout our time there. The setting is perfect with spacious grounds. Breakfast was great every day, lots of home made baked goods and preserves. The property is a short drive from Paihia and therefore benefits from being a little more quiet. Michael and Chris were perfect hosts - there when we wanted them and a pleasure to talk to.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Federica
ItalyHonestly nothing we didn’t like, highly recommended.
The property is absolutely gorgeous, it’s like stepping inside a private collection of memorabilia from all over the world and times. To not mention the tranquil view at the back of the house facing the river. Micheal and Chris had a spotless taste in decorating their beautiful house. They have a long list of recommended restaurants nearby, super helpful in organizing your day and make the holiday the best one. Our favorite thou, we must say, was the ginger cat, the sweetest ever.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Wogary
AustriaReally cool house and garden. Michael and Chris were very helpful and friendly. Very good Breakfast served on private balcony, perfect 😊
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Adele
United KingdomLeaving!
Wonderful hospitality in a beautiful home with stunning garden and views.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 March 2023
Patrick
United StatesFriendly, informative hosts; lovely views from balcony where breakfast with delicious homemade breads was served.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Igor
AustraliaLovely homely feel. Michael and Chris have attention to detail. Home decorated very well, rooms have beautiful river view. Breakfast was outstanding. Good location.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2023
Joe
United KingdomWe stayed for two nights at the Riverside Homestead while visiting Bay of Islands and a day trip out to Cape Reinga. What a wonderful stay - the house is one of the most peaceful places we have stayed at. Michael and Chris have exceptional attention to details, from calming music when entering the room to an excellent breakfast on the balcony while enjoying the fantastic views down to the river. Everything at breakfast was home made as well! Great location to some nice restaurants, breweries and to the treaty ground. We will definitely recommend friends and family to stay here!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 3 February 2022
Leny
New ZealandWould have been perfect if there was a heat pump in the room. The bedroom got quite hot in the evening.
Awesome hosts, amazing breakfast, the bedroom, the view from the bedroom, and the amazing washroom.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 8 January 2022
Mohammed
New Zealandnothing
clean tidy and close to all amenities say 5 minute drive from Paihia Chris and Michael are awesome host we stayed for 3 nights and it was a lovely 🥰 time of our life the backdrop is breath taking and the hosts are knowledgeable and informative can not thank the host enough will definitely return again in future loved the place hospitality and the kindness thanks a lot Michael and Chris will see you in future
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Wilson
CanadaBreakfast was ok but not special. Entrance signage was difficult to see especially at night.
The location is very nice. Scenic with the river valley below. House was nice with interesting furnishings. Owner efficient in carrying out our requests
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Anonymous
New ZealandThe attention to detail was wonderful. Highly recommended trying the breakfast, which is all home / locally grown and baked fresh. It was close to all the places we wanted to visit and Michael and Chris were very accommodating with any requests we had.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Paul
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Mark
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Avi
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2022
Charles
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
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