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129 Gadsby Road, RD 5 | Waitomo District, Te Kuiti 3985, New Zealand
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Simply the Best Bed & Breakfast
Ranked #1 of 3 Te Kuiti B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Pullman, Washington
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
“Beautiful setting, good choice”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

Nice B&B with very friendly and accommodating hosts. Our twin room, with a private bathroom but not en suite, was a little eccentric . It was obviously really a sitting room, with a three-piece suite against the wall and a wood stove. There was a sliding door on the room that didn’t stay closed, let alone lock, so if you are paranoid about security, this isn’t it! Also, there was no dresser or shelves and nowhere at all to hang up coats or clothes, and no mirror. It could have used a small table too but that wasn’t a big problem. The room also had a sun tube skylight that made it very bright in the early morning! The view from the house was absolutely beautiful, as was the yard, with a very pretty flower garden right outside the bedroom window. The beds were comfortable and the continental breakfast was lovely…cereal, fresh fruit salad, toast with several kinds of jam and Vegemite served with tea or coffee. There was also a pretty en suite room with a queen bed and access directly to a deck with a view. That would be the better choice if you have one.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Albuquerque, NM
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Great, almost-farm, Staky”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
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This was probalby the most reasonably-priced place we stayed. Great view. Charming hosts. They encouraged us to visit the nearby wildlife center & I am glad we did. The glow worm caves, however, were too touristy.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“The Name Says It All”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011
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We thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay her. Margaret and Graham are wonderful hosts. Our bedroom had an en-suite bathroom and a deck with a spectacular view. The house is wonderful, clean and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was always excellent with lots of choices. Our hosts were also very helpful with tips for things to do and also history of the area. We would definitely stay there again and recommend to others.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lincoln, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Welcolming,friendly and a fantastic location.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Its not called 'Simply the best' for nothing. Friendly, welcoming and clean. Breathtaking views, good breakfast absolutely nothing negative to say. Even Margarets choice of music is spot on!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Omaha, NE
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Location, Great Place, Great People”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011
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My wife and I stayed a night here while seeing the caves in Waitomo. The B&B is only a short drive to the caves. We had a beautiful view of the surrounding farms from the large deck, and we had a wonderful breakfast. Good conversations were had by all, and we enjoyed meeting the two cats as well.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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129 Gadsby Road, RD 5 | Waitomo District, Te Kuiti 3985, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR4,257

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