Koutu Beach Bed & Breakfast — Hotel in North Island

Kat & Roger were great hosts & this was a lovely place to stay. Notes on my 1 night stay are included below:||- Roger is a professional architect & designed the B&B guest rooms himself. These are adjacent to the main house and are clean & comfortable with a patio out front. There were even welcome chocolates in the room! Koutu is only a 5 minute drive from Rotorua town centre. You park on the street & I was welcomed by a barking dog on the other side of the gate so security is good!||- I was made to feel super welcome & sat and had a nice long chat with Roger & Kat when I arrived & talked about my travels, where I was from etc. Their view of Lake Rotorua from their waterfront property would make many others jealous! They gave me some great tips on places to see - they recommended Hennessy’s Irish pub for dinner & Kuirau Park to see the free geothermal springs. I also got to meet their son & Rogers daughter.||- The breakfast is home cooked by Roger & Kat and you can choose off a menu - full English/American, Asian, Continental etc. The food was wonderful & Kat sat & chatted to me while I ate. I enjoyed getting to know her (she is originally from Malaysia) & learning more about the area & what it’s like to run a B&B||This was a very pleasant stay & a happy and memorable travel experience. I loved the chats & the homely atmosphere...

Private room with private bath in a separate building from the main house. Very comfortable. |Catherine greeted us upon arrival and offered us a drink and some cookies. She took us to her deck at the back of the house which has a spectacular view of Lake Rotorua, which you can access from her yard down a short path. |Accommodations were excellent, king bed and all bathroom amenities provided. There is a private refrigerator in the hallway behind room, along with a an electric hot water pot and plenty of teas and coffees to choose from. Also, milk in the fridge, along with an assortment of bite size chocolates. |Breakfast was served in the main house, with Catherine and Roger eating with us. |There is a choice of Asian, English/American or Continental breakfast, which you choose the night before. |We chose the English/American. Roger made us a large, delicious breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms & tomatoes, bacon, ham, hash browns, fresh cut kiwi, and toast. Also juice and coffee were available. |We met their 5 yr old son at breakfast, who is so cute. |All in all, a good stay, if you don’t mind mingling with the owners. If you prefer your privacy, I suppose you can skip the breakfast with them. We found them to be good hosts. |We...

My stay at Kouto Beach Bed and Breakfast was absolutely delightful. From the moment I arrived, the hosts extended a warm welcome that made me feel right at home. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the hosts had prepared a welcome package, complete with drinks and chips. It was a thoughtful gesture that instantly made me feel special and appreciated as a guest. The hosts at Kouto Beach Bed and Breakfast went above and beyond to ensure that my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. One of the highlights of my stay was the delicious food prepared by the hosts. Every morning, I woke up to a mouthwatering breakfast. The cleanliness of the place was exceptional. The rooms and common areas were spotless, reflecting the hosts' attention to detail and commitment to providing a comfortable environment for their guests. The location of Kouto Beach Bed and Breakfast was another standout aspect. Overall, my experience at Kouto Beach Bed and Breakfast was exceptional. The hosts' genuine kindness, delicious food, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches made my stay truly unforgettable. If you're looking for a cozy and welcoming retreat, I highly recommend Kouto Beach Bed and...