We were there April last year(unable to select this for the date of stay column). When we arrived in Serendipity Homestay, our hosts immediately handed us a pair of binoculars and ushered us to the deck to watch the geyser that had just gone up.’ Wow!’ We exclaimed the moment we stepped on the deck. The view was magnificent. Serendipity... More

Great hospitality from the host and hostess and a comfortable spot overlooking the steaming fumeroles of Rotorua. A beautifully quiet spot with stunning views. Plenty of helpful advice and local recommendations to follow. Rooms comfortable but would benefit from being bigger.

Situated on a hill overlooking the Rotorua thermal area, town and lake which are all only a short distance away, Serendipity is a modern, comfortable single storey residence with a beautiful garden maintained by the sociable hosts, Brian & Kate. Two good sized rooms with great views are offered as accommodation, but only one party is accepted at one time.... More

We spent the month of March 2009 traveling the North and South Islands of New Zealand. All our accomodations were B&B's and this B&B stands out as one of our fondest memories. Brian and Kate, the owners, made us feel like we were family members who happened to drop in for a couple days. Whether it was sitting out on... More

The B&B is on a hill overlooking Rotorua town, the geysers and the lake. You can see the geysers shooting up from their patio. The rooms were clean and spacious. We had access to their computer and living rooms. We were greeted with a cup of tea and biscuits. Brian and Kate are a wealth of information about the local... More