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4 out of 5
The Old Oak Boutique Hotel
66 Waterfront Drive, Mangonui

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and enjoy the spectacular local area. Very nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with dining options near b.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely historic building with fantastic salt water view and several walkable dining choices nearby. A very capable and gracious host couple. Cannot say enough nice things about the hotel and its environs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, characterful, very comfortable, hosts very helpful, a great 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl-Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has been operating as a hotel since 1861 and has loads of character and charm combined with all of the modern day amenities. It’s within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The owners, Justin and Jennifer, are friendly, welcoming and helpful. My only negative is that there needs to better lighting in the bathroom. I would highly recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint hotel in a great location. The bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historic feel about the hotel, really enjoyed the media room! Suite was nice and clean and the bed was comfortable. Jennifer and Justin were very welcoming and Justin went out of his way to fix my husbands bicycle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully detailed heritage hotel on the shores of Mangonui. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Jennifer & Justin on 29 Dec 2023
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pure delight. The property is gorgeous. The owners are lovely and it was great to wander along the boardwalk, look at the shops, enjoy dinner and the new wine and whiskey bar. Super relaxing night away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Jennifer & Justin on 29 Dec 2023
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, and your visit to Mangonui! Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Charlotta

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Jennifer & Justin on 5 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful building and great place to stay, Great hosts,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jennifer & Justin on 5 Jan 2024
Thank you Tim, for taking the time to leave a review. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel in a lovely waterside village. Wonderful hosts, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property run by very friendly and accommodating owners. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Carbondale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Old Oak Boutique Hotel is a gem of a place to stay. The hotel is rich in history and although has all of the modern amenities you can feel the history all around you. The bed was super comfy and we loved our ocean-view suite that boasts three separate rooms (a bedroom with a cute balcony, a kitchen/dining area, and a living room with a couch and rocking chair for watching tv) and a nicely appointed bathroom. Our hosts were super helpful when suggesting places to have a bite and grab a drink . The locals in the town were a delightful, colorful bunch who all looked like they belong on a movie set for a small fishing town (oh, and there is a fishery and stores to buy seafood fresh out of the water) and has (world/NZ?) famous fish and chips. Stay here on your way to or from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds - a must see bit of NZ history.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay in the far north
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most enjoyable stay in a tranquil spot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Jen on 1 Apr 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place overlooking a garden and the bay. Quiet and restful. Easy walk to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property is charming in all respects and great hosts

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay after a few extra days break. Lovely room

10/10 Excellent

Jean Pierre, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Natural hospitality. The hosts think about small details and know the area. They provided us with a frigo box and ice pack in the morning, their recommendations for visits were perfect (cape reinga). Small terrace at the back of the room for breakfast. Lots if atmosphere. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, new canaan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Oak is a stunning historic property that has been updated to perfection. The room was amazing with plenty of space, a large modern bathroom, a well equiped kitchenette and a cute porch over looking a beautiful garden and stunning bay. The decorating is very attractive and the beds are super comfy! Best of all the innkeepers, Jennifer and Justin were really nice and interesting. We can't wait to return!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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10/10 Excellent

shelly

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Fabulous!
If you’re looking for a wonderful respite in Northland look no further. This is a fabulous little inn!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and warm, so nice we decided to stay three nights.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jen on 21 Aug 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Lovely to be your hosts. All the best, Jennifer & Justin

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The presentation and detail of all the facilities is excellent and the Hosts very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jen on 15 Aug 2022
Good to hear it, and very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Best regards from your hosts, Jen & Justin

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful spot.
I love this place. It’s so unique and interesting. The harbour views are lovely and the rooms are cozy. Second time staying here and would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Jen on 15 Aug 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay, Tania! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and pictures. All the best, Jennifer & Justin

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rod and Margaret

Travelled with partner
Handy to town, nicely appointed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from oldoak on 25 Jun 2022
Hi Rod & Margaret, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you had a nice stay. All the best!

10/10 Excellent

Briar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building, close to shops, wondeful view, host was great. The shower sprayed water everywhere but apart from tha perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Jen on 26 May 2022
Briar, so very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We will investigate the shower issue. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 24 Jul 2021
Glad you had an enjoyable stay, thanks!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 24 Jul 2021
Thanks very much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely renovation of historic building Well posiotioned easy walk to restaurants and shops
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 14 Jul 2021
Glad you had a nice stay, thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 14 Jul 2021
Thanks very much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay- great room and location, clean and tidy, friendly staff through communication prior, easy self service check in, and a great price. Very beautiful boutique hotel in an awesome location. Love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 22 Jun 2021
Super glad to hear you had a great stay and thanks for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as always in Mangonui
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 11 Jun 2021
Cheers Shane, always nice to have you stay.

8/10 Good

Jayneil

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 9 Jun 2021
Thanks Jayneil!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property. Lovely and clean. The Easter treats were a thoughtful gesture. Gorgeous area. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 11 Apr 2021
Thanks very much!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot and charming hotel. We enjoyed the space out the back and made good use of the bbq. The retaurant next door was a little noisy from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 24 Mar 2021
Thank you very much for your kind review .

8/10 Good

E A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 18 Mar 2021
Thanks for your rating. All the best!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Owners were helpful . immaculately clean. Great character.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 18 Mar 2021
Thanks for your review and hope to have you stay again one day. All the best.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Ruru Suite on the first floor - the balcony offered excellent view of the harbour. The suite was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Convenient location - 4-5 minutes walk to eating places/bar and a few interesting shops. We did not meet any staff on site, but we received clear check-in instructions by text from the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from The Old Oak on 9 Mar 2021
Thank you for your review and glad you enjoyed your stay and time in Mangonui! All the best.

10/10 Excellent

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from The Old Oak on 4 Jan 2021
Thanks Samir, glad you had a great stay with us over Christmas. All the best.

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
Had a great stay at this lovely hotel. I was upgraded to a beautiful room with views of the water and garden. I want my house to have a decor that's as modern and classic as the rooms. I love how they have restored this old building in a way that feels fresh and full of light. I liked this room so much, one day I just stayed in the room to read and enjoy the view instead of going outside. Easy walking distance to restaurants and shops, while still being very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from The Old Oak on 15 Feb 2021
Thank you very much Maria! Glad you had a great stay in the Pohutukawa Suite.