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Reviews of The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour

The Gannet Hatch, Aotea Harbour
Aotea Harbour, Waikato

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Aotea
This was a great place to chill out, with a wonderful outlook over Aotea Harbour and very quiet at this time of year (end April). Neat and clean with very a well equipped kitchen. It was comfortable for our stay but expect it could get very hot in summer, and be cold in winter (only one small panel heater for a large space).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Enjoyed our stay at Aotea Harbour. House was well equipped with everything you need. Had a peaceful, relaxing stay, which was just what we needed, nobody around. Had good communication with Host Taylor and when we were due to leave, cleaning lady. Thank you all for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous home in an ideal location! This was a luxury stay and we can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanae A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gannet Hatch
Absolutely beautiful, we really enjoyed our stay despite the weather. Would definitely recommend to family and friends to book this place. Peaceful location with beautiful views of Aotea harbour
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and views
This place is very comfortable even in winter. We enjoyed the constant changing show put on by nature and viewed through the large double glazed windows. This host is most generous and the place was in perfect order.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Warren

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a grear spot and a very nice house however it would be nice to know how remote it is so that we could have got some supplies before we headed to stay. Kahwai had only a small convenience store and other dining options were closed. Expedia distance to Waitomo caves has it listed as 33km when it was 77km away.

8/10 Good

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home and good location
Very nice home and good location nice and quite which is nice for a get away only negative i guess if u want to call it that was maybe some form of cooling in bedroom eg maybe a fàn as was really hot but other then that was a good stay and would stay again next time we dont have the kids 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cari A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, Relaxing Stay
We had a lovely, relaxing stay. The house is situated in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

George Y., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Perfect west coast retreat for two couples, would book again. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
Although it rained all weekend we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We came in search of peace and quiet and that is certainly what we found. A lovely property in a lovely spot - ideal for getting away from the daily grind!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
In love!!
The most beautiful space surrounded by breathtaking views! The house had everything you’d need. The best getaway to sit, relax and explore around you. Definitely recommend to anyone ready for a peaceful escape
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murray C., matamata

Liked: Cleanliness
quite time on a hill with a view.
excellent relaxing time out. easy care accommodation. dynamic views. Artist's paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and quiet, peaceful clean and basic in a good way
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

diane m.

Unable to get on goggle map until after booking
Came to relax and that’s all we did
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birds eye view
The view and location are spectacular with wide panoramic coastal vistas. The house was well appointed, double glazed for noise and added warmth of a wall heater which was more than enough for the whole house. The kitchen had a great basic pantry and cookware.. I do have some small suggestions to enhance the overall stay- could the microwave be moved to the cubby nearest the kitchen rather than trekking down the corridor past the toilet? 4 towels are supplied -2 per couple -but there are only 3 hanging hooks in the bathroom. A heated towel rail would be a welcome addition. although we knew the bed sizes as clearly advertised we think it would easily accommodate a king in the bigger bedroom and shift the queen to the smaller bedroom. We are both 6ft + and struggled- ultimately sleeping in separate bedrooms... our error in assuming we could both fit a queen! these are suggestions NOT criticisms as we really enjoyed being off-grid and taking in all that Kawhia has to offer. On a side note: disappointed that the cafe and Fish & Chip shop are closed on a Tuesday & Wednesday but a kindly local advised the mostly unsealed road that shortcuts to Raglan and that was a scenery packed drive! We would stay again and thank the hosts for the cleanliness and warmth of this beautifully positioned home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Comfortable
Everything you need, comfortable, great views. Neighbors are not too close and the large windows only looks towards sea/harbor views. The polished concrete floor soaks up heat and holds it through the night. Just don't open the windows upstairs too much or the heat will escape. We really enjoyed our stay and will book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, great views
Very comfortable, modern house. Was great for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Will definitely be back, relaxing, stunning view, quiet loved it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tipa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whanau retreat
Great property & facilities, friendly management
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P., New Plymouth , new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome break
Host very friendly and accommodating, love this Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Designer bach with 360 degree views
This is an outstanding property. So much light. Very spacious. Everything you need. Beautifully appointed spaces and well equipped. A pleasure in every respect. . It also stood up to the howling gales of cyclone Dovi. Thanks so much for sharing this remarkable place. If you are thinking of booking for a couple or two couples absolutely do. I wouldn’t take a toddler there though because of the mezzanine. It’s an adult experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to stay, amazing views and a beautiful home. Great communication with owner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gannet
Modern well appointed property (exception - no wifi but has Cell reception) in nice neighbourhood with distant view. Drive to beach. No food or any other shops nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jesse T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lookout and location
We had such a lovely stay at the Gannett Hatch. The property was beautiful as well as the view over the west coast. The place was mostly clean and very well insulated! Hopefully see you again next time - Thanks Jesse :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis-Philippe V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really great
My partner and I wanted to get away from the city and relax with a view of the ocean. The property was amazing, modern and very well insulated. Recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for sharing your batch!
Thank you for sharing your batch with us. We really enjoyed our unforgettable stay at the Gannet Hatch! This was an amazing property with spectacular views! We will try to visit again soon! Stephan & Daniel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness
getaway
Beautiful location and the views were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R., Goat Island, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Spot
We loved staying here! It was peaceful and watching the West Coast sunsets from the dining table and the deck was phenomenal. The house had everything we needed and was very clean. It feels very solid even during high winds and the double glazing of all the windows kept everything a really nice temperature.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yuri s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice,clean and quiet place.
Good place to spend some time away from city noise.Good, safe beach near by.thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional stay
I was thrilled to find this property available for the dates we required. It ticked all of the boxes for us. We would certainly stay again. Superb host was quick to respond and really helpful. Many thanks for sharing your place with us. Ann
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Lovely property, quiet peaceful with an amazing view