Karamu Homestead

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Karamu Homestead
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Karamu Homestead in Hamilton offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace, outdoor fireplace, and free airport shuttle service. Additional amenities include a garden, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A continental breakfast with fruits is served daily. Room service and breakfast in the room are available for added convenience. Convenient Location: Located 33 km from Hamilton Airport, the property is near attractions such as Waikato Stadium (27 km) and Hamilton Gardens (31 km). Free on-site private parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Fantastic hosts - perfect spot for us to stay with dogs on way north.”
  • Lara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Simple but had everything we needed. So much peace and quiet. Lovely place to relax and rest.”
  • Imogen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great hospitality, idyllic location and comfortable space”
  • Debbie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Fantastic hosts - very well sized accommodation, peaceful & Karamu had everything plus more that we needed.”
  • Athena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Lovely farm stay, with very friendly hosts, who let us bring our puppy along! Lucia greeted us with cinnamon scones and coffee. Stu showed us around the property and we had a great chat. The accommodation had everything we needed - good cooking...”
  • Phil
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “So cool in every way. Beautiful room. Great views. So many stars at night. Close to Raglan which is amazing.”
  • Greg
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “It was great being able to have our dog with us. Owners were extremely friendly and helpful.”
  • Bex
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Lucia and Stew were great hosts. I was met as soon as I drove in my Lucia and she showed me round the unit and offered to make fresh coffee for me in the morning and recommended places for me to go for dinner. Stew came by and introduced himself...”
  • Marcel
    Germany Germany
    “Freeeeesh coffee, comfy bed, warm water (during nighttime), cow petting”
  • Kate
    Ireland Ireland
    “Lucia and Stew were fantastic hosts. Great coffee, scenery and chat. Welcoming and very friendly. Setting was rural and wonderful to stay on a Kiwi farm”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Stewart & Lucia Best

9.9
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Stewart & Lucia Best
Rural bliss with the opportunity to stop or not as the mood takes. Fishing, Mountaineering, Beaches, Shops, Pies and cakes. All within a short drive from our place. Swimming holes too. We are pet friendly and everyone is welcome Luxury studio overlooking farmland with all day birdsong. We are Pet Friendly. We have two dogs and we welcome other hounds too. Make use of our firepit for those long summer nights. (Great for cooking too). 30 minutes to Raglan either by state highway 27 or take the picturesque drive over Fillery road and enjoy expasive vistas of hills and sea. 25 Minutes to Hamilton and the Base and 10 Minutes to Pirongia Village. Pirongia Mountain access within 10 minutes and several walkways right on our doorstep including the Te Araroa National Walking Trail literally across the road. 3 minutes to the local swimming holes and plenty of world renowned fly fishing. Mountain Bike trails are 10 minutes away on Pirongia Mountain. Waitomo Caves is a short drive away. Breakfast (cereal and toast, juice & great coffee) is provided. Seasonal farm grown fruit too at no extra cost. A cooked farmhouse breakfast is available upon request
We are a well travelled, laid back couple who enjoy life. We have dogs and cats and chooks and ducks, oh and some cattle. Life is good. We have now added a deck to the B&B so come sit and enjoy the tranquility.
Think traditional rural New Zealand with a luxurious twist. Plenty to do .. or not as your mood takes. Mountains and streams and cafes and pubs .. all close. 30 minutes to Raglan over the picturesque fillery road route. Kawhia is 1 hour.. waitomo as well Hamilton is 25 minutes.. shopping .. eating .. walking the river trails and the Te Araroa Trail is literally across the road from our drive way.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Italian

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House rules

Karamu Homestead takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Karamu Homestead in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.