We had an amazing few nights here at Tartlons Lodge over December 2011. We also stayed in the Bay Views room, which was very convenient being in the main part of the house (however not at all noisy). Mike and Alan cooked us a breakfast each morning, unfortunately the weather was extremely wet so we couldn't eat on the balcony,... More

A top-notch B&B; we stayed in a room called Bay Views (without a hot-tub) it was fabulous accomodation with a spectacular view - you will think wow! when you see it - we did. We found it private with discreet service. The Laundry facility was very useful. We were lucky enough to be there on New Year's Eve and Alan... More

We visited the Bay of Islands, Paihia mid january 2012 for a short fishing break as we had been staying with our family in Auckland. We made accomodation enquiries at the tourist information centre in Paihi. When we went up to take a look at Tarltons lodge, we realized there was absolutally no need to look any further. It's an... More

We booked Tarlton's Lodge for the last four nights of our month trip to New Zealand. We'd stayed in backpackers the whole way and wanted to treat ourselves for our last bit, and what a treat Tarlton's Lodge is! We booked the Bay view room and were totally gobsmacked by the amazing view, beautiful decor and gorgeous bathroom. Each morning... More

Wow, everything has been said already! Just wanted to add that we completely agree. Prettier in person than in the already pretty photos. And Mike is a really great host. It's located in a quiet neighborhood, so you can pretend that you're at home and not on vacation! More

Both a personal and a travelguide recommendation lead us to choose Tarlton's Lodge for our first three nights [of thirty] in N and S island in November 2011. Despite 27 hr direct flight and then the 3.5 hours of driving from Auckland Intl a/p we were not disappointed when we reached Paihia and, notably, Tarltons's. Alan and Mike made our... More

Only 2 nights, with my sister, in November during a roadtrip Northland. Had a wonderful relaxing stay in the Bayview room. The balcony views were simply stunning across the waters. The bathroom / wet room was luxury. As other reviewers have already mentioned, the photos on the pamphlet are true - what you see, you get. Our host Mike was... More

Our 3 nights at Tarlton's Lodge was as true as what the others had reviewed - everything was perfect! And the Bay view room was just as pretty as their marketing photos, if not better with all the small touches! Unlike for our other accommodation, we put aside time to enjoy our room and the beautiful view. Tastefully decorated room... More

We stayed here for 2 nights in the "Bay View" room on 12th and 13th November at the end of our North Island holiday and Tarltons Lodge was clearly the highlight of our trip. The room was fabulous and the bathroom was to 'die for' and added to the sensational view over the Bay of Islands. In addition, Mike was... More