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Reviews of Cliff Edge by the Sea

5 out of 5
Cliff Edge by the Sea
15 Creswell Street, off English Bay Road, Opua, Bay of Islands

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 57 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter is a very nice people, and the room is quite clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from pete on 1 Apr 2024
Hi Simon,I am delighted that you and your friends enjoyed their stay in our 2 bedroom self-contained apartment. Its a great way to enjoy the BOI, Peace, tranquillity and amazing sea viewsthank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing venue and service, quality in everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter was fantastic, clean and spacious rooms. Food was incredible.
Response from p[ on 15 Jan 2023
thank you for your kind commentsand I an glad that you both enjoyed your stayPeter

10/10 Excellent

Hassan Ahmed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not your average type of accomodation. It’s an experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from pet on 24 Oct 2022
thank you for your kind wordsvery much appreciated

8/10 Good

Albee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall ok
Overall it is clean and comfortable. The view was amazing, love it. We thought the kitchen can be used but it was not. However, it did not bother us much anyway. There is a shared lounge, feeling like living in a big house :D Also Thanks for Peter for preparing us the breakfast :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from pet on 20 Sept 2022
I am delighted that you enjoyed your stayand it was a pleasure to look after you

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing property, fully relaxing, the host was great and made sure we had everything we needed. It was sweet serenity,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Peter on 5 Jan 2021
Dear Anonymous, I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay.It makes our job so much easier and pleasurable. Please come back one day take care, stay safe and thank you for staying at Cliff Edge by the Sea Peter Meier

10/10 Excellent

Zaid, Whangarei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and great location. Great hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from p on 26 Nov 2020
thank you for your kind words. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Cliff Edge by the Sea. Please come back one day best wishes to you both Peter

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne, Hawke's Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing 5 night stay at Cliff Edge by the sea with our host Peter who went above and beyond to make our stay an unforgettable one, he is an exceptionally good cook cooking for us 4 out of the 5 nights and the best breakfasts each morning, cereal, fruits nuts, sweet buns, toast, cheeses and cold cuts and of course coffee or tea. We just loved the lodge, beautifully designed and decorated. We really felt welcomed by Peter and very comfortable. Can absolutely recommend to stay here. You will not be disappointed and we do hope to come back for another stay. Thanks you Peter
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from p on 25 Nov 2020
thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure looking after you, and I am delighted that you enjoyed the Cliff Edge experience. And Yes, please too come back for another visit. take are and all the best Peter and Charlie, the little KIng Charles

10/10 Excellent

Ollie, Wellington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property in a stunning location. If you want to relax and take in the views, this is the place to do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from peter on 23 Sept 2020
thank you Ollie, I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for sharing your experience take care, stay safe and hope to see you again soon Peter

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely romantic spot in Bay of Islands
Absolutely stunning views of the Bay of Islands, great romantic getaway spot. Convenient to Opua and the ferry to Russel, as well as Paihia. Peter and Daniel were great hosts. We enjoyed our time there, you will, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from p on 11 Jan 2020
Hi Dennis, thank you. Very much appreciated and most importantly I am very happy that you enjoyed your stay. Will pass your comments on to Daniel best wishes Peter

10/10 Excellent

Mayank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding views with a lovely lounge
The location was a bit off the City center but the view was outstanding, both Peter & Daniel were amazing host, loved the Lounge and Open kitchen ......... breakfast was also truly outstanding with a lot of personal attention....... walk down the hill to an almost secluded seashore in the morning was fun too..would truly recommend for couples or people who are looking out for quality time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from p on 11 Jan 2020
Hi Mayank thank you for your kind words. I am delighted that you enjoyed the Cliff Edge experience. It makes it all worth while come again one day

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Have left details on Tríp Advisor! the
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great old school hospatality, everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, London, GB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely house on cliff edge with fabulous views over the bay. Peter, the owner cooked lovely meals for for us (and other guests) on two evenings; he is a former owner of restaurants in Australia. He is getting a bit tired - and some of the house furnishings felt the same; he has been there for about 15 years, I believe,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had to stay an extra night it was that nice!
Location has amazing views, quiet and away from all the hussle of the tourist centered town nearby. Friendly staff, clean and comprehensive accommodations. Direct access to the coastal trail. Unfortunately the dinner option was unavailable two nights in a row but the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from my on 8 Jan 2019
Dear Guests I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for your comments about your experience. I am truly sorry that you missed out on dinner No excuse other then after a very hectic Xmas and New Year I needed a bit of a break best wishes and thank you for staying

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A different experience to other places, but a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from me on 1 Jan 2019
I am delighted that you seem to have enjoyed the Cliff Edge experience And thank you for staying Peter Meier

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular views, fantastic location
We were amazed at the spectacular views and idyllic location. The room was very comfortable and the facilities, of having access to the entire house was outstanding. Peter, is a very gentle, humble host who went out of his way to make us, the guests comfortable and totally at home. His out-of-the-way venue is actually very close to the car ferry to Russell and only a 5 minutes drive away from Paihia. We would love to stay there again, given the opportunity and will tell any friends traveling this way, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dr Ralf P.

Beautiful location to enjoy the Bay of Islands
We discovered Cliff Edge as a very welcoming place. Our room had a magnificent and unspoiled view. You can just sit out on your balcony and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. Peter the host and Daniel his assitant are very friendly. The location is ideal to travel the Bay of Islands. The bed was very comfortable . The breakfast was good and we we had a wonderful dinner at " home" in the evening, enjoyed the converastione with the other guests. we would love to come again. Andrea and Ralf, March 2018
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views.
Very pleasant service, and a fantastic location. The photos on Expedia do not dissapoint and are not over exagertated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Peter Meier on 24 Apr 2018
dear Guests, I am delighted in that you enjoyed your stay, the views, service and what Cliff Edge is about. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and thank you for staying best wishes to you both

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous views, welcoming, feels like a 007 set
Inspirational. The guest lounge (not something we would normally even consider using) is amazing. Just wanted to stay a month!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Peter Meier on 28 Feb 2018
Dear anonymous, thank you! I agree, the guest lounge with its 220 degrees water views is pretty special. You should have stayed a month! but you can always come back

10/10 Excellent

teresa, vancouver, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic view and fabulous food
Cliff Edge is fantastic. The views alone are breath taking, add to this it's tranquility and you are in heaven! We were fortunate to have two dinners made by our host. Both were gourmet treats and far better than our one dinner our @ a recommended restaurant. The bed was extremely comfortable. In fact, everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Peter Meier on 28 Feb 2018
Dear Teresa, thank you very much for your comments. I am glad that you enjoyed the Cliff Edge experience and my cooking. It makes it all worth while! Please come back one day

2/10 Terrible

lindley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Filthy room, objectionable host out of date facili
Room was very dirty, said we did not understand what they were about! Cobwebs everywhere, filthy bathroom filter, spider on the pillow, remains of ants round the skirting board, musty dirty smell when entering the room. Host then added us to leave when we had no where to go. As I had asked for a vacum cleaner to try and clean the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Peter Meier on 28 Feb 2018
Thank you.. The very negative about social media is that comments like yours can be printed regardless as to their truthfulness. There is nothing I like to say in response other then "yes, you were the guests out of hell" Luckily, in all my years in hospitality I have never met anyone like you. In fact,no one ever came even close to it. You are a very sad human being!

6/10 Okay

John, Australia

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Spiders, Old, and Expensive
If you are paying more than 300 a night you expect: 1) Not to have to kill 8 spiders. 2) Not to have shampoos in reusable bottles. 3) Breakfast included should also be a hot breakfast not toast and Muesli. 4) Not to smell of mold. 5) Not to have the A/C in a separate room. 6) Not to have the ceiling above the toilet so low you bump your head a lot. 6) Have a soap holder in the shower to put your soap/wash cloth. 7) Not to hear the person in the room above you every time they get in and out of the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Peter Meier on 6 Feb 2018
Dear Guest, thank you for your review. To answer some of your comments, We do spiders every day especially in the lower floor ap. which is close to the bush. They are harmless 'daddy long legs' which seem to make their way in as soon as the find a door open. We use shampoos/ conditioners in large pump type of containers, they are NZ made of high quality. Our breakfast has a wide variety of seasonal fresh fruit, preserved fruits, yoghurt, cold meats, a selection of cheeeses as well as cooked items on request, as well as toast and usually other foods like croissants or pastries.The bathroom/ toilet is of a smaller size as outlined on our website, which also has a sloped ceiling above the toilet. It has never created a problem in the past. All our rooms have ceiling fans and no a/c with the exeption of the apt,which also has an a/c in the separate living area. Being next to the native bush you might get a bit of a musty smell especially after rain. Some of your other comments are not worthy of a reply. Let me just finish by a, that I am sorry that you wrere not happy, b, that in a review you should at least stick to the facts and not embellish or misconstrue things - in short tell lies! And last at least have the courtesy or gumption to voice your dissatisfaction at the time instead of bad mouthing us in a review. regards Peter Meier

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bay of Islands - Cliff edge by the Sea
Beautiful panoramic views of the Bay of Islands from this boutique B & B. Even in a thunderstorm the Bay was incredible to watch and experience. Location is prefect between Paihia and ferry to Russell. Room was charming and well appointed, would recommend the Okiato room with balcony and incredible views. Peter and staff were very helpful and welcoming. We would recommend this B&B for a nice quiet stay in the North Island's Bay of Islands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Peter Meier on 6 Feb 2018
Dear Kim, thank you and I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay it was a pleasure looking after you please come back one day Peter Meier

10/10 Excellent

Nelly, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Views to die for
Absolutely unbeatable location for awesome views, easy reach of eateries etc. large comfortable room which was very clean but had a few cobwebs here and there. Otherwise superb, homely, relaxing retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Peter Meier on 7 Feb 2018
Dear Nelly, thank you very much, sorry about the cob webwebs I am glad they did not spoil the overall experience kind regards Peter Meier

8/10 Good

Kathy, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful location
great place to visit for the views but don't count on a hospitable host. He was grumpy and unhelpful, and did not offer what was in the promo eg I was counting on a gourmet dinner but I think those days of cheffing are gone for him. Also, meant to have pre-dinner drinks - these were not offered and he wasn't around so I helped myself. Also stated a fully cooked breakfast ("eggs any way you like") but we did not get this. The spa pool was cold, no explanation or apology offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

David/Rose, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Cliff Edge
We were served a delicious breakfast by Peter and Daniel every morning. Had a great dinner cooked by Peter - Peter, you haven't lost your culinary skills. It was delicious. Daniel, you are a treasure and such a great help. Good luck in all your ventures.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with excellent views. Not recommended if you are a light sleeper as it was quite noisy and the vacuuming at 7.30am wasnt appreciated. However overall it was a lovely stay.
View from the room

4/10 Poor

Steve, UK

Disliked: Staff & service
A very unpleasant owner of the property.
This is a nice property completely spoilt by the owner who is very unpleasant. Originally he was a restaurant owner in Australia and he clearly struggles in providing hotel accommodation presumably because he thinks it is beneath him. His Assistant was perfectly pleasant and so I suggest the owner hides himself away and leaves it to him. I notice having read previous reports that this has been going on for some time. Some guests no doubt find it quirky and even amusing, I am afraid I did not.

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning views and fabulous stay
Cliff Edge by the sea was a stunning location. We were blown away when we walked in. We felt lucky to have found this gem. We arrived in the afternoon - after a long drive (we landed in NZ/ Auckland and drove straight to the Bay of Islands). Peter greeted us and made suggestions for our afternoon and helped book our next day's activities. We also "booked" dinner for the following night at Cliff Edge and I think it was the best meal/wine we had in NZ. A wonderful stay and beginning to our NZ adventure. ALSO- my husband left his computer cords and Peter mailed it to our next stay right away. We couldn't have asked for more.

2/10 Terrible

Rick, Chicago

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This not hotel it is Rude grandfathers house
This is single family house own by old man. I would not go there.

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, beautiful views
We arrived on Friday night after a 3 hr drive from Auckland to be greeted by Peter with a magnificent 3 course dinner. Peter's dinners are an optional extra by arrangement and are highly recommended. We stayed two nights and had a wonderful relaxing time exploring the area. The lounge is huge with magnificent 180 degree views of the Bay. We had good weather and spent the days exploring but in bad weather could have quite happily curled up in the lounge with a book.

10/10 Excellent

bruce, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay. Easy access to places of interest. Great views. Peter provides great service and awesome meals.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to relax and enjoy the view
Cliff Edge by the Sea was quite a find. We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. It is small, insofar as the number of guests is concerned, and looks out of the Bay of Islands. The meals cooked by Peter are superb (dinner some nights; breakfast every morning). His background as a chef is obvious. The accomodation is very comfortable and private. Walks along the water's edge and through bush into Paihia start just down the hill. We will be back. We had a wonderful holiday here, a little removed from the hoards of tourists in Paihia.

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint,Charming, Eclectic
Peter is a great host with many years experience in the hospitality industry. He took great care of us and could have done little else to make our stay enjoyable. The Lodge is small but well equipped and a great base to explore the Islands. His dinners are not to be missed.
Sunset from our room, looking East

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An outstanding location with brilliant views and a great host. I would thoroughly recommend a stay for anybody wanting a relaxing holiday. Peter is a fantastic host and I highly recommend you have one of his stunning meals.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great weekend away
Very pleasant say in fantastic surrounds The evening meal was five star plus

8/10 Good

paul, ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location with great views
A comfortable atmosphere encourages guests ro mingle in the evening prior to dinner. The food is superb, no qualification.

2/10 Terrible

wiremu, new zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is really bad
The hotel itself is nice however a bit far from the beach. The staff is horrible which ruined my trip. The money is unreasonable. Overall it was a terrible experience because of the guy who runs the place. I hated it.

8/10 Good

Ray, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Value: Reasonable; Service: Inoffensive; Cleanliness: Hygienic ; difficulty in finding the location

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Reasonable; Service: Good; Cleanliness: Tidy; Nice walk to Paihia along the water's edge

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, Moray, Scotland.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay.
The views from this accommodation are spectacular! The food was outstanding. It is not a hotel - there is a kitchen, dining room and living area for guests. Breakfast was a buffet - tea and coffee served. Peter is a wonderful chef and produced the most delicious three course meal. The place is run by one person so services are limited. It is difficult to describe how amazing the place is - the rooms are tastefully furnished and have balconies with views over the beautiful Bay of Islands. We had a wonderful time in fabulous accommodation.
Panarama of the extensive living area
Panarama from one of the Balconies
View of the Bay from the bedroom Balcony

10/10 Excellent

J & M, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
For our first visit to New Zealand we knew we wanted to track down Peter Meier who owned a restaurant with accommodation in the Hunter Valley in NSW, Australia. His food was so spectacular that we would drive from Sydney to the Hunter Valley just for lunch at Casuarina. Our stay was great even with the storm which hit this beautiful location. Breakfast and dinner were wonderful with Peter personalising meals.

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is spectacular, and Peter was warm and welcoming. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Jodie, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Amazing; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate; The private walk way to the nearby beach is amazing.

8/10 Good

Rob, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Pricey; Service: Helpful; Cleanliness: Tidy, Clean;

10/10 Excellent

Lynette, New Zealand - Taranaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness: Pleasant; 200 degree view is magnificent