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Reviews of The Waters

4.5 out of 5
The Waters
182 Kina Peninsula, Tasman

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Manly

Travelled with partner
Just the best spot, an amazing room and so close to the beach - was such fun in the waves! Lovely breakfast too. And Rob is a brilliant host! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Rob on 15 Jan 2024
Thanks Jonathan, we appreciate your feedback and looking forward to host you again.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Waters. It is a lovely property and the family/owners are wonderful. Rob is a wealth of knowledge about the area and New Zealand. He was able to book an activity for us after hours for the next day which was amazing. He also offered a charcuterie board and wine dinner to end our busy day! We would definitely return here and highly recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Rob & Lena on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback David. We loved to host you and looking forward to your next stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice quiet place. I would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gayle, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous managers. Incredible spot with ocean and pond type views. First rate breakfast provided daily in your own refrigerator. Not a lot of rooms so the place has a very private feel. I loved everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Andrea on 14 Jan 2020
Hi Gayle, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests and it was lovely to meet you guys. We wouls love to have you come back and stay with us again anytime. Regards Andrea and Isaac

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upscale modern bnb
Great BnB located close to Abel Tasman national park. Very modern and clean with a kitchenette
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Isaac and Andrea on 26 Dec 2019
Hi Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We enjoyed having you stay with us and we hope that you can come back and stay with us again. Regards Andrea and Isaac

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Andrea on 6 Nov 2019
Hi Emma Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We hope you will come and stay with us again sometime. Andrea and Isaac

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic place to actualy stay and appreciate .not just to sleep.see the sunrise on one side and sunset on the other.peacefull.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Andrea on 6 Nov 2019
Thank you for your lovely review and we hope to see you here again sometime soon

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great...very peaceful! Loved the breakfast variety! Andrea and Isaac were very helpful and friendly as well! Would definitely love to return some day!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Andrea and Isaac on 24 Apr 2019
Thank you for the lovely review and we hope to see you back here someday soon

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Three Nice rooms close to the beach, park. Wineries
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff who went out of their way to accommodate our needs. Abundant breakfast, gorgeous views over the Tasman Bay and a very comfortable sleep. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Britt

The perfect getaway with amazing views.
I didn’t want to leave! This place is a hidden gem and one K.D. the best places I’ve ever stayed. The room was everything I could have needed with an incredibly comfortable bed. The breakfast was great and so convenient to have it in your room the night before so you could eat whenever worked for you the next day. And the views...they can’t be beat. The sunrise over the ocean is just outside your door and the haze from the sunset over the mountains in the distance at your back door. Such a beautiful and relaxing space and the woman who runs it is a great wealth of knowledge about the area. I will be back....and hoping sooner than later.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Dee, SC, USA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Could be fantastic
Beautifully set on the coast in a quiet location. Fantastic room design. Could be ideal, but: came Into a room that smelled from smoke (turn to be burning wood in the area), The place would greatly benefit from a-heating (the heating system blows air directly at the head of the bad but is not sufficient to hold the temperature); b-clean new towels; bathroom rugs, (the floor was freezing). The lady owner was extremely helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay
This place is fantastic! Wish we could have stayed longer. Loved everything about it - the location, the design of the space, and the delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verona

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

10/10 Excellent

ELISABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great luxury place to stay in Tasman
Terrific, everything was lovely and wonderful. Our hostess Claire is top and very thoughtful and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Warren, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Retreat.
Short drive to towns and restaurants. Wonderful peaceful location. Well appointed room. High end accommodation. Pleasant host.

10/10 Excellent

paula mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquility
We wanted somewhere we could totally relax at, this was the perfect spot. Claire was a wonderful host, helpful and friendly. We can certainly recommend "The Waters" to anyone planning a holiday in this area- superb!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded beach getaway
A perfect location for a secluded getaway. Walk on the beach to a nearby vinyard or take a short drive to begin your walk on the Able Tasman trail.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views are fabulous and the breakfast provided was delicious! The owner was really friendly and very helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stunning views
Excellent quality accommodation in stunning setting on the coastline with friendly and helpful owner

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful & stylish B&B with sensational views
Sensational views, stylish apartment and close to walks in Able Tasman National Park

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Killer views, wonderful staff
We stayed 2 nights during our trip through the south island. The views at this hotel are TO DIE FOR! With the sea out back and the pond out front, it was easy to take it all in and relax. Claire was an amazing host. The breakfast (and wine selection) that was provided was delicious (lots of "winery" style items like cured meats, cheese, and fresh fruit). The family dog, Zeta, who we met at check in was delightful. The only negative is that the walls between the 2 rooms are pretty thin. We had to be careful not to make too much noise to not disturb our neighbors. This didn't cause us any inconvenience though, as the room came with an alarm clock/sound machine. We just turned on the "rain" noise to cover up the sound of our neighbor's tv. The hotel is a short drive from a few awesome restaurants on the Wharf. And in close proximity to Kaiteriteri where we took off on an excursion to Abel Tasman. Would definitely recommend The Waters and hope to return some day!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Bed and Breakfast. Beautiful setting
We stayed at The Waters while visiting New Zealand on our Honeymoon in November. The setting of The Waters is stunning and the rooms are designed to really take advantage of the views. Claire is a wonderful host. I'd highly recommend if spending anytime near Abel Tasman.

8/10 Good

Hayden, Adelaide

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, but thin walls
While in a really nice location and the place looked nice. With others staying there you could hear almost everything. The breakfast was really good. The Wifi was a bit bleak along with the TV and they didn't really know how to connect the AppleTV. The host lady was nice but seemed to get in your space a little too much. Probably wouldn't stay again for price/experience

10/10 Excellent

Paul, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at the Waters
We stayed for 2 nights on our 3 week trip of New Zealand. The suite was stunning, finished to a really high standard and spotlessly clean. The location is superb, really relaxing beside the lake and also really close by to the beach for an after dinner stroll too! We drove to Abel Tasman National Park from here and it was only about 35 minutes away. Claire, the host, was really friendly and gave us lots of helpful information of what to book and see while we were there. The breakfast they provided everyday was also great! Would recommend for anyone to enjoy a wonderful stay here!

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem
Amazing location. Secluded spot overlooking the beach in an olive grove. Very comfortable studio sort of setup. Clean and friendly. Enjoyed every minute of our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ditte, Copenhagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place!
The Water was a great place. We'd recommend it to anyone looking for a small place right on the beach. The view was amazing, the room was fantastic and the hosts are really nice, hospitable and helpful. The location on a quiet beautiful beach close to Abel Tasman and close to wineries and excellent restaurants in and around Mapua is just excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Loved it
We were here for two nights while on our honeymoon. The room was awesome; very intimate and secluded location. It wasn't far from Abel Tasman national park, which is where we spent the day while staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation. Very nice host who helps with all your questions and requests, but never pushes you in. Ideal place to unwind or to explore the Abel Tasman NP by rental car. The breakfast is perfect - especially because you are not tied to a specific time in the morning. Thank you for the lovely stay!

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place
Fantastiskt vackert b&b. Att ha en uteplats på var sida av rummet var en riktig bonus. Morgonsol på ena sidan och kvällssol på andra. Andrea and Isaac were perfect welcoming host. Really nice and helpful people.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from The Waters on 17 Dec 2019
Hello Anika and Ola, thank you very much for the nice review. You were amazing guests and we really loved having you stay with us. We hope you are enjoying the rest of your time in New Zealand Andrea and Isaac

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top B&B
Einfach nur perfekt, mehr kann man nicht sagen! Das Frühstück ist klasse und Personal sehr sehr freundlich.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lo mejor de todo es la ubicación. Vistas fantásticas. Los dueños encantadores. La mejor opción de la zona.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Y., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beste Unterkunft auf der gesamten Südinsel
Sehr exklusive Unterkunft, mit unbeschreiblichem Ausblick, sehr schöne und geschmackvolle Einrichtung, sehr engagierte Gastgeber, sehr helle und saubere Zimmer, zwei Terassen (Sonnenaufgang/Sonnenuntergang), sehr leckeres und frisches Frühstück, direkt am Strand, wahrscheinlich die hochwertigste und beste Unterkunft auf der gesamten Südinsel von Neuseeland, der hohe Übernachtungspreis ist absolut gerechtfertigt, sehr gute Kücheneinrichtung, sehr ruhige und unberührte Umgebung, nur drei Wohneinheiten, ein unbeschreibliches Erlebnis.
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne, Wien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschön
Traumhafte Aussicht! Sehr nette Gastgeberin die sehr bemüht ist!

10/10 Excellent

Cathrin

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