Independent in East Takaka from NZ$97

"Great location, very friendly and accommodating staff, and great amenities. Room surfaces were quite dusty/dirty and there were spider webs found periodically but nothing too majorly bad. Heater in the room was great and the bed was very comfortable!"

"This was our absolute favourite of the ten places we stayed on our South Island road trip. Our room was fabulous with a spacious bedroom, bathroom, and living area/kitchenette. We had a large balcony with loungers, a table and chairs and a beautiful view plus an indoor/outdoor jet tub. We thoroughly enjoyed the complimentary use of the pools, hot tubs, steam room and sauna. The staff was lovely and the breakfast buffet was top notch."

"Spotless, beautifully presented. excellent staff"

"Immaculately clean and pretty much brand new, excellent value and friendly staff."

"The room was clean, the breakfast muffins were delicious. I also took advantage of the free eggs from the owners’ chickens. The gardens were beautiful, tranquil and had plenty of seating areas. It’s an easy drive to the Abel Tasman trail and Motueka (where we went most evenings for dinner). This place is very comfortable and the owners make you feel at home. You can also pretty much see the Milky Way on a dark night. Walls are a bit thin and breakfast in the mornings are busy. It has a quirky charm."

"A new experience for us and maybe we could have been more prepared! This is camping++ and was perfect for this part of our trip. The Able Tasman is beautiful and needs to be experienced in its raw state"

"John was a great host, very generous and prompt with communication. The cabin is lovely. It had everything you needed, the space is very well planned out. We had a great time and lucked out with the weather. Thanks again. "

"Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and well supplied tea and coffee station."

"Fabulous large spotlessly clean room with amazing views over the mountains. Easy to park and a short walk into town for restaurants and there is also a local park almost opposite which is nice for a short walk. "