Geyser Lookout BnB — Hotel in North Island

Wonderful BnB with a great customer experience. This BnB strikes a perfect balance between a comfortable home like environment and the privacy and professionalism needed in guest accommodation. Location is in a nice central residential spot and a great base from which to explore the local area.

Rooms are well appointed with good access to guest amenities like a kitchenette, house also features some friendly pets and a large beautiful garden to sit in.

Host is friendly and professional with a good sense of when to jump in with friendly conversation, or leave you to relax on your own.

Highlight of the stay is the wonderful shared breakfast, with an amazing spread of breads, cereals, cheeses ect. Host is also wonderfully accommodating making fresh coffees to order and able to adjust breakfast offerings to suit Vegan, Vegetarian and other dietaries.

A wonderful stay I would...

The owners were very friendly and helpful, and their cats enjoy a good scratch from guests. Good to get some tips of what to see in the area, with directions and maps provided. |Our room upstairs had a queen bed, and it was clean and well decorated. Views were of the garden. |It was baking hot, with no fan or air con. But the quiet location meant we could keep the windows open all night. |The booking site implied that there is a balcony, bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. There are, but they are shared with other guests. |The hot tub was warm, and you could see down over the main town if you were tall enough. |It’s located about 10 minutes away from the centre of town. A bit too far to walk, but apparently there are good bus links available. |All in all, it was a nice place to stay. Very much what you’d expect...

This charming B&B just outside Rotorua is truly a hidden gem! The rooms are spacious and equipped with every amenity you could need (including universal power sockets, USB and lightning), and the view from the balcony is simply breathtaking. Guests can also enjoy a lovely shared lounge on the top floor, perfect for unwinding and taking in the surroundings. The homemade breakfast, prepared with care by the wonderful hosts, surpasses anything you’d find at most hotels, it’s an absolute highlight!

One helpful note for future visitors: we noticed an unusual smell at first and thought it was an issue with the bathroom. However, it turned out to be the distinct sulfur scent from the nearby geothermal sources…

We would not hesitate to come back again when we’re...