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Kawhia Beachside S-Cape & Harbourview Cottages

225 Pouewe Street, Kawhia 3843, New Zealand
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Kawhia Beachside S-Cape & Harbourview Cottages
Ranked #1 of 1 Kawhia B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
22 May 2012 -
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12 April 2012 -
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Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We also had the two bedroom unit . it was a treat to have a morning cup of tea in bed and be able to look out over the harbour. The unit was generously furnished with more than the usual equipment in the kitchen and also more Sky TV channels than are provided in most motels. The unit was also... More

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22 May 2012

Thank you very much for your kind review. Both Snow and I love travelling ourselves and know what we like. We hate getting only four coffee satchets , tea, sugar etc and only enough milk for your tea to go a slightly different shade. We feel the location is beautiful but as you said, if the customer feels as though... More

Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

http://c1.tacdn.com/img2/x.gif A perfect place for us to stay while visiting the unique seaside village of Kawhia. We had the 2 bedroom cottage (the one in the photo above) right by the water. Our home for a night had everything we needed plus unexpected fluffy white towels, great amenities in the bathroom and generally well equipped and very clean. Loved the... More

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18 April 2012

Thank you very much for your positive review. It makes all the hard work worthwhile to know our guests have enjoyed their stay. We are pleased you thought we offer a genuine "Kiwi" experience. We are Kiwi and we love our own country. We love travelling ourselves and love seeing new destinations but we also love coming back home to... More

Plymouth
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Our last night in NZ before we flew back to the UK and we arrived late at Kawhia (btw - for those not in the know, it's pronounced kafia!) just as the storm hit! Snow helped direct us to a parking spot where our campervan wouldn't sink into the mud, and we battened down the hatches to weather the storm!... More

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18 April 2012

It is great you spent your last night with us and were able to leave New Zealand with a good impression. Snow has been working hard on painting our accommodation block's exterior. It is a slow process but he is very thorough. Snow just loves offering guests the dainty finger bananas off his trees. He has a bunch hanging off... More

Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

My wife and I very much enjoyed the tranquility of this place. We stayed in the 2 Bed unit just a few yards from the shore, for one night. This unit is the most expensive available at Harbourview cottages and other units are not as close to the water. We found our unit clean, comfortable and well equiped, and very... More

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18 April 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and trust that you are now safely back in the UK. We believe all our units offer good value, but the 2 bedroom unit in particular, is proving to be our most popular unit as it is in the best location... More

St. Gallen, Switzerland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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the owner (snow) is absolutely lovely!! always giving his best and trying to do everything for the guest. the place is great, right by the sea and very quiet. the kitchen is huge!! nice small fishertown, lovely place to relax or take a bath in the warm spring by the ocean beach... we had a great time and would go... More

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10 March 2012

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. It is important to both Snow and I that our guests leave happy as we love travelling ourselves, and know how hard people save for their holidays. kind regards, Snow and Bronwyn Anderson More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
1
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The roadside appearance does not look great but this place is a must if you are in Kawhia or its environs. Absolute waterfront position with an incredible view for our campervan and a very warm welcome by Snow the owner. Very well kept grassy site, brand new toilet/shower block which was spotlessly clean and a well stocked kitchen made for... More

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oysterfiend, Owner at Kawhia Beachside S-Cape & Harbourview Cottages, responded to this review
4 March 2012

Thank you for the review of our camp. We realise our appearance from the road still needs improving and are currently in the process of painting outside. Please note Snow served with the NZ military but not the Special Forces. kind regards, Snow and Bronwyn Anderson More

new zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Amazing spot right by the water. Fantastic hosts, real characters :) Make sure you take the spade and find the hot water at the ocean beach too, just like a spa - and free!! More

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oysterfiend, Owner at Kawhia Beachside S-Cape & Harbourview Cottages, responded to this review
4 March 2012

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Great that you got out to the beach. A spade is a must, but we have two here for our guests to borrow. kind regards, Snow and Bronwyn More

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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

We were a bit indecisive when we arrived at the camp, as the prices seem to be pretty much for what we were used to. But after a nights stay in a double room in the Backpackers we absolutely agree that the a bit worn look of the rooms and buildings are deceptive. It's perfectly clean, the showers are great... More

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1 February 2012

Thank you for your very kind review. We are working hard to improve our road appeal and although the backpacker rooms are old, we think with the comfortable bedding, they represent good value. We have 10 individual cabins. Although all in one block, they are not dorm rooms as such. Therefore couples get a greater degree of privacy. Of course,... More

Manchester, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

The first place you see coming into kawhia and you won't need to look elsewhere! We were there 10 mins before the owner snow was setting us up in a kayak with his dog. We launched right from the resort and within minutes killer whales were spotted in the bay! Next thing I knew the neighbour picked me up in... More

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24 January 2012

Thank you for your review. You were extremely lucky to see the orca whales. Unfortunately my camera was not clean and had grease on the lense and that is why the photos were so hazy. I took it into the shop and was amazed that it was so simple- clean you camera lense. Grandchildren and mucky fingers- oh well what... More

Waimate North, null, New Zealand
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

Rang the owner to ask if could stay as had small dog with me so went sught unseen. What a great surpise when I got there. snow had organised a sight with an amazing view and made me most wlecome. The facilites were excellent. The showers are great and free. Even thosugh it had been rianing heavily for hours my... More

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19 December 2011

Thank you Sue for your very positive review. How resfreshing that you mentioned that we have great showers and excellent facilities, and your site was well drained. Many people fail to appreciate how much effort has gone into providing these things, particularly on Snow's part, as it has not always been the case. We think our camp has some of... More

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225 Pouewe Street, Kawhia 3843, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR2,285 - 7,579

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