Top Hotels Near Gilchrist Beach in from NZ$103

"This place (Fish Fantasy) is a perfect writer's retreat, especially in Winter. No sound but the ocean breeze, and a peaceful view with a large deck on the sunrise side, plus a small deck with two cocktail chairs on the sunset side.The worst problems: It's not on the beach, and mosquitos come out at night, as they do throughout this region. I had trouble with the key box (it's the one WITHOUT a visible combination) but the host answered my message within two minutes and straightened me out.It's basic construction, relatively new, sized for one couple, clean and with more amenities than I expected (plates, towels, kitchen gadgets, charcoal grill, etc.) No gotchas and no complaints."

"We enjoyed the house and the amazing view. The fishing was very good! The manager was extremely helpful."

"The house was beautiful and the host responded in a timely manner when we had issues. Check-in was easy and the rooms were exactly what we needed for our group. The kitchen had new appliances as well as a nice washer/dryer. The canal bank was nicely set up to sit and fish. The house is located very close to the beach, so either a nice walk or a short drive. The reasons for the 4 star rating was the bugs (inside, not outside as expected), canal lights for night fishing didn't work due to tripping a breaker constantly, and lack of extra toilet paper and trash bags (we've learned to bring extra on trips for these instances). "