A bit out of the way to get to but well worth the effort. Scott and John - and not forgetting Molly -are wonderfull hosts. The house and cottage are very stylish and comfortable. Great location to tour the Abel Tasmin area. More

Kiwis are renowned for not staying in bed and breakfast accommodation but we were extremely pleased that we broke our own rule of thumb and treated ourselves to a couple of nights with John and Scott in Awatea Tasman Bay. The scenery is breathtaking and the accommodation is outstanding, but the generosity and graciousness of the hosts that make the... More

John and Scott are amazing hosts and built an amazing place overlooking the river and Motueka town. We are lucky to be here! Outside of town center. Serene, clean, library, dvd's to watch, close to Abel Tasman park, offer breakfast and dinner. More

Two couples just spent two nights at Awatea with John and Scott. We were humbled by the effort that they put into our stay. They were kind,thoughtful and generous hosts without being intrusive. The beds were amazing,and their local knowledge was wonderful. We had a meal at Riverside lodge thanks to Johns insight that Rita Angus had once lived there.... More

We were lucky enough to stay two nights in the Cottage. Everything has been considered - we wanted for nothing. We agree with other reviewers, that the pictures understate the beauty of both the accommodation and the views which are breath-taking. Our hosts were welcoming, warm and attentive to make sure our stay was perfect. Meals were wonderful – especially... More

We have been lucky enough to have had 3 separate trips to NZ in the last 5 years and Abel Tasman region is one our favourite locations. This was our first stay at Awatea Tasman Bay and we were not disappointed - it is a modern, clean and well looked after boutique accommodation with B&B rooms at the main house... More

My wife and I stayed for 3 nights in this piece of paradise from 24 to 27 January 2011. The headlines of previous reviews say it all : Amazing views Classy accommodation, spectacular views, wonderful hosts Absolutely fabulous So nice in every way Epic stay in paradise Magic spot : a taste and view of everything Stunning location accompanied by... More

The pictures and views from their website understate how magnificent this place is. The hosts were generous and gracious. The rooms were modern, clean, tastefully decorated and felt as luxurious as a 5 star hotel with a charming B&B feel. My bathroom had a loofa and even eye makeup remover - they really thought of everything! This is a perfect... More

This is a great place, and the hosts are quite nice. But the home just seems lacking in charm. The house is also quite noisy (I mean the house - it creaks quite loudly at night). It is close to Abel Tasman, which is a plus. More