Chris at stafford villa is the most welcoming person and has helped us with any queries we have. Chris accomodates our stay with every bit of detail and it is like arriving home. There is always chocolates there, port and even cheese and crackers to help us unwind with a glass of wine. The food is fantastic and the rooms... more

a fabulous retreat of 5 star quality. Thoroughly recommended Coventry UK more

We booked Stafford Villa through Red Balloon, a gift from family members. We don't often stay at such luxurious accomodations and enjoyed the experience thoroughly!! The breakfasts were fantastic, the rooms decorated tastefully, the amenities first class and our delightful hosts knowledgable and helpful. It was a perfect location from which to do some tiki touring up north and with... more

If you are looking for a quality stay with great food, fantastic, friendly and helpful hosts in a great setting then this is the place. We regularly stay at hotels around the Auckland region but Stafford Villa is far and away the best we've stayed at. From the ambience of the old colonial house to the little personal touches around... more

My husband and I stayed in the Blue China room which was absolutely beautiful. Our bridal package included the night prior to wedding and wedding night. I was able to have my bridesmaids, hairdressers there to prepare for the big day. Chris was so friendly and accommodating which made the whole experience stress free and relaxing. The breakfasts were just... more

January 19th 2009. Stafford Villa, Auckland New Zealand Written by a Trip Advisor member who lives in Sydney, Australia. Stafford Villa exceeded all our expectations. We enjoy staying in B&B's and have done so for many years whenever we go away. We have just come back from New Zealand and I really want to tell you how fabulous Stafford Villa... more

Thanks for just making our stay with you such a memorable experience. Each time we stay, I leave wanting to come back again. The best part of our stay is the wonderful mix of privacy and romance with the amazing hospitality of the hosts and being part of the family home. The food is outstanding, the rooms so tastefully decorated,... more

Chris went above and beyond the call of any host! I can only confirm all the other wonderful reviews about Stafford Villa. We experienced both rooms on various occasions during our stay in NZ. We had planned to stay at different locations round Auckland but after our first taste of Chris's hospitality we were hooked! My expectations of breakfast were... more

We arrived after a long flight from Hawaii and we were very warmly welcomed and given coffee and muffins while we waited for our room to be readied. Chris and Mark were great hosts and we did enjoy our stay. The ferry to Auckland city was at the end of the street and took just moments to land in the... more