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Reviews of Mangawhai Lodge

4 out of 5
Mangawhai Lodge
4 Heather Street, Mangawhai, Northland

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely large room with sensational balcony and view. Lovely, helpful manager. Amazing breakfasts. Not an en suite bathroom but we were only residents. Love to come back. Hreat walks & surrounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lodge was good, the upper unit I think would be better as it has a wonderful balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have the chance to stay at the Mangawhai Lodge, don't hesitate to book. We enjoyed every aspect of our recent two day stay with Jeannette serving as an excellent host. Our room looked out at the ocean and the beach was a short walk away. Restaurants are also close by with an impressive range of choices for a small village. Our only mistake was not booking at least another night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, Jeanette, was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haydn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super location
The accommodation is wonderful with great views. Jeannette, our host, was lovely and catered wonderfully for my veganism....a super breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jeannette on 6 Aug 2023
Thanks Hayden, It was lovely meeting you guys. enjoy the football and have a good trip home to MarylandNga mihiJeannette

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for just the night and it was a wonderful experience. Beautiful and clean accomodation and our host Jeanette completely looked after us - definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jeannette on 1 Aug 2023
Thanks Cathy, We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Lovely to see you again sometime.Nga MihiJeannette

10/10 Excellent

C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great over night stay ,everything there that is required and great cooked breakfast in the morning with awesome views
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Jeannette on 10 May 2023
Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay.Kind regardsJeannette

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views beautiful room and great host. Breaks to die for
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best sea views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Jeannette on 1 Mar 2023
Thanks Dai, It was lovely meeting you. enjoy the rest of your holiday.Kind regardsJeannetteMangawhai Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Jeannette on 22 Feb 2023
Thanks Robert, We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at Mangawhai lodgekind regardsJeannette

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside deck and view was great (B&B room) Breakfast selection offered was fabulous Host very helpful and hospitable and had excellent knowledge of the area I would f definitely stay here again and would highly recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Jeannette on 14 Feb 2023
Thanks Jan, It was a delight to meet you and your friendKind regardsJeannette

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and Welcoming B&B
Great little cozy B&B right in the heart of Mangawhai. Close to lots of activities, at the beach and in the town. We were so warmly welcomed and felt right at home. Breakfast was amazing each morning! Our room had a lovely balcony and view of the ocean, too bad the weather was terrible so we couldn't sit outside to enjoy it. Smaller room but lots of shared living space in the building. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Jeannette on 14 Feb 2023
Thanks for your lovely review Maria.Enjoyed meeting you. The weather has certainly been a challenge this summer!Kind regardsJeannette

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Jeannette on 8 Dec 2022
HI Julie,Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us here at Mangawhai Lodge. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.kind regardsJeannetteMangawhai lodge

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very helpful and suggested a lovely bushwalk
Response from Jeannette on 5 Dec 2022
Thanks for your review Ruben, I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay with us at Mangawhai lodge

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Northcote

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious apartment and good facilities, great views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Jeannette on 20 Aug 2022
Thank you for you review Linda. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us in the Heritage Apartment.Kind regardsJeannetteMangawhai Lodge

10/10 Excellent

iain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and a welcoming feel to the place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Jeannette on 6 May 2022
HI Iain, Thank you for your kind review, glad you enjoyed your stay nga mihi Jeannette

10/10 Excellent

Viv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host, clean, conveniently located and delicious breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from ETX-JeannetteForde on 16 Jan 2022
Thanks Rowan, I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hopefully we will see you again someday. Have a fabulous 2022 Kind regards Jeannette Mangawhai lodge

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Great views and the lodge itself was authentic to the area but it was on a steep hill so difficult re: parking. We didn't know how steep it was until we arrived so had to park on the local streets. It wasn't very clear as to where the office was - no signs etc to direct you. Didn't even know it was a B&B until we got there. A little confusing to be honest as to where do we go once inside the lodge. The host was friendly but needed support at breakfast time. Wouldn't go back again sorry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Views in town
An amazing b&b with the most gorgeous views in Mangawhai. Jeannette's breakfast was top end and she was so lovely and accomodating with local knowledge for me. I was staying up there for 2 nights to look at property in the area. Would happily send friends to stay with her, highly recommend. I added pics of sunrise, sunset and day time - beautiful.
sunrise
day time
Sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
anga Lodge July 2020
Jeannette was superb host. Turned on our heater to ensure our room was warm, had an extensive knowledge of the area and things to do and visit, and cooked us a superb breakfast in the morning.
View from veranda facing the sea
Mangawhai Heads Lodge
Hearty Breakfast prepared by Jeanette
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you
Very friendly helpful staff ,lovely breakfast and Maureen was very welcoming. Fab view from our balcony. I would recommend you stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Maureen on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were served a very nice breakfast. Great common space. Nice collection of books. Large common living room area. Pretty views of ocean and in the distance. Comfortable bedroom with a wonderful balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Jeannette on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at Mangawhai lodge we are pleased you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasent helpful staff/owner Jeanette. Great value,breakfast very good,clean pleasent room with balcony and view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Jeannette on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your kind review, so glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Jeannette on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks Heather, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at Mangawhai lodge

10/10 Excellent

John, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the sea view. Lovely breakfast also. Good location for accessing an excellent golf course.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Jeannette on 31 Jan 2020
Thanks for choosing to stay with us at Mangawhai Lodge,we are pleased you. Enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mangawhai Lodge was idyllic! We were treated to the Heritage suite that felt like a superbly comfortable home. We were so entranced with the majestic view, we couldn't leave our balcony. Wonderfully, friendly helpful staff. Thanks Maureen We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Jeannette on 31 Jan 2020
Thanks for choosing to stay at Mangawhai lodge we are pleased you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Jeannette on 9 Jan 2020
thanks for your review, really appreciate it Kind regards Jeannette Mangawhai Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
charming B&B.
Beautiful small B&B with excellent view of Mangawhai. Jeannette and Maureen were very helpful with planning local hikes and with dinner suggestions. Breakfast was outstanding. Homemade compotes and yoghurt and eggs a la minute. Location is excellent, a small market area is a short walk with a 4square and coffee shop.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Jeannette on 23 Nov 2019
Thank you for your kind words, we are really happy you enjoyed your stay here at Mangawhai lodge Best regards Jeannette

10/10 Excellent

R J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Jeannette on 3 Oct 2019
Thanks for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old style building close to beaches and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Jeannette on 17 Jul 2019
thanks for your review, we really appreciate it. Jeannette Mangawhai Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
been here for the last 2 years and this is place has always felt like home. Marie is ever so friendly and very helpful, highly recommended and will always stay here everytime we go to Mangawhai
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Maureen on 4 Jun 2019
Thanks for your kind review, lovely to see you any time. best regards Maureen

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Jeannette on 1 Jun 2019
Thank you for your kind review, we appreciate you taking the time. best regards Jeannette

10/10 Excellent

COLMAS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views and friendly host. We had the Clipper room with a separate bathroom, which easily hsd the best shower after 3 weeks of travelling and 10 accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Jeannette on 10 May 2019
thanks for your review we are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Jeannette on 10 May 2019
thanks for coming to stay we are glad you enjoyed your time here at Mangawhai Lodge

8/10 Good

GT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed the two-bedroom unit. Great views and close proximity to Manawhai's Estuary. The unit's kitchen had everything we could possibly need, including a full-size refrigerator. The livingroom furniture has been well-used and was not comfortable to sit on, for us. That would have been more of a problem if we'd stayed longer than one night. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Jeannette on 13 Apr 2019
Im sorry you did not find the sofa's to your liking we use leather as it is easier to clean and more durable. But we do leave a throw for those who prefer to sit on fabric

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and generous breakfast
Great views and convenient to beaches and hiking trails. Would have given it highest marks but there is a pervasive smell like wet carpet throughout. It was cold so we had to close the windows so I drenched a cotton ball in fragrance and left it on the nite lite for air freshener. We appreciated the tv room and communal dining room also with great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Jeannette on 13 Apr 2019
Apoligies for the wet carpet smell, we had just had them cleaned prior to your stay and unfortunately it took longer to completely dry than we had anticipated

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! It was perfect in every way. Clean, comfy, friendly, great spot. I would definitely recommend and come back again in a heartbeat! Excellent. Thank you! 😃
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Jeannette on 13 Apr 2019
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us Thanks for coming and the lovely review.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the balcony off the room, liked how informative the host was about the local area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Jeannette on 4 Mar 2019
Thanks for your review, we appreciate it and are glad you enjoyed your stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's great with nice views. We had the spacious 2 bedroom Heritage apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Jeannette on 4 Mar 2019
Thanks for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect spot to explore Mangawhai heads, some amazing hikes and stunning beaches. Comfortable bed and great shower. Exceptional breakfast included every morning and Jeannette was full of knowledge and good tips of where to go etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Jeannette on 4 Mar 2019
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and that we meet your expectations. Hope to see you again sometime

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely views. Friendly, helpful people! Recommend( though room not en suite)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Jeannette on 11 Mar 2019
You must have booked the Clipper B&B room, that room has a private bathroom opposite the room which is dedicated for the Clipper guests. We do try and make it clear that it is not ensuite. So hope your were not too disappointed. Thanks Jeannette

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a view!
We stayed for one night at the Mangawhai Lodge on our way down from the Bay of Islands to Auckland and we wish that we had stayed longer. Our room was ideal and when we awoke in the morning we had the most fantastic view. It made you feel glad to be alive. Our host Jeanette could not have been more welcoming and she made us the most delightful breakfast. All in all, a great stay and we would recommend the Mangawhai Lodge to anyone. We would love to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Jeannette on 4 Mar 2019
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Mangawhai lodge and maybe we will see you again sometime

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice small hotel
Pleasant SPACIOUS SUITE with a wonderful porch and view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Jeannette on 4 Mar 2019
Thanks for writing a review on Mangawhai lodge - we are glad we meet your expectations and you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Brien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Loved our stay at Mangawhai Lodge. Excellent room. Excellent breakfast. Excellent view. Excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Jeannette on 4 Mar 2019
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us at Mangawhai Lodge and maybe we will see you again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Jeannette on 10 Jan 2019
Thanks for your review Deidre, glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Mangawhai lodge. Would be lovely to see you again if you are in this part of the world Best regards Jeannette Mangawhai Lodge

10/10 Excellent

H Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and great views
Great location to walk and very nice views. Staff was very accommodating as well. Exceptional breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Jeannette on 1 Nov 2018
Hi Michael, Thank you for your kind review, glad you enjoyed your time at Mangawhai Lodge and maybe come again some day.