About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Mahinapua Retreat B&B in Ruatapu offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the serene surroundings. The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and bicycle parking for leisure activities. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Fresh juice and fruits are served daily, ensuring a satisfying start to the day. Convenient Services: The B&B provides private check-in and check-out, shuttle service, lounge, and full-day security. Additional amenities include free on-site parking, housekeeping, and express services. Nearby Attractions: Located 18 km from Hokitika Airport, the property is close to attractions such as the Hokitika Gorge and the West Coast Treetop Walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eliza
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A wonderful little stay. Susan and Den are such lovely welcoming hosts and Boz is a wonderful furry friend who loves to play. Room was nice and comfy and the breakfast was lovely - both the food and the company just chatting around the...
  • Paweł
    Poland Poland
    These were our best 2 nights in NZ. Lovely people who own the apartments. We wanted to stay longer but it was already booked. It is very close to the West Coast trail - just perfect for hikers and bikers,. Hokitika is also very nice town with good...
  • Dennis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent "last mile" instructions. Susan & Den were great hosts - welcoming, informative, happy to chat over breakfast sharing ideas & recommendations. The accommodation was great Breakfast was good, and just right. Not forgetting Boz!
  • Rhonda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely breakfast. Friendly hosts who went the extra mile.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fabulous hosts, nice and quiet, lovely quarters & breakfast
  • Keith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Located in a bush setting very quiet. Met great people over fabulous breakfast which was included. So many operators advertise B&B but don’t provide breakfast, we consider false advertising.
  • Christine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely stay thank you! Only comment is the need to trim bushes/plants on driveway. Had to be careful not to scratch vehicle. Lovely friendly dog.
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming hosts and the facilities were well maintained. Lovely rural setting.
  • Brian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great Hosts. Excellent breakfast. Would stay again
  • Phil
    Australia Australia
    The unit was as expected. The hosts were really great with their time and effort in providing a B & B experience. Some have previously commented on the small selection that was offered. This was not the case for our stay. Toast, yoghurt, fruit, a...

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 Boz sneaking a rest on the sofa! Naughty Boz!

9.6
Host review score
Boz sneaking a rest on the sofa! Naughty Boz!
We are a Country property but only 15 mins from central town of Hokitika. Summer time is here. Our busy time of the year so don't forget to book ahead of time as the West Coast gets booked out really quick! September is our Spring time and we have the native Kowhai's and clematis flowering and the Tuis feeding off them. Truly a sight to see. Boz, our resident Border Collie loves to meet and greet new people. He is a good substitute if you are missing your dog. Every morning he may be at your door waiting to play! Eating out, we recommend either our local pub, Woodstock Hotel or Empire Hotel in Ross for an authentic West Coast experience with great food and hospitality. Many walks or cycling tracks in a 5 km area and other attractions further afield. Directions to our home - Follow the SH6 and Treetop Walk signs into Woodstock-Rimu Road. Go past Treetop Walk entrance and 250 m past on opposite side, red/black letter box with B & B arrow up drive to our home. We have a unique Bed & Breakfast, eco-friendly with solar power for hot water, log burner for water heating in winter. All buildings are designed and created by Den with gazebos to relax and enjoy. Cell phone coverage is available for 4G or 5G, no wi-fi available on site or wi-fi available but dining at Woodstock Hotel has free wi-fi there.
Susan & Den love travelling home and abroad and have traveled in Europe, Asia, Turkey, Morrocco, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Rarotonga, New Caledonia, Australia and others. We enjoy talking with new people, a cuppa or fine wine or two, the outdoors, our garden (which is still a work in progress), cars and many other things. We love telling everyone about our area and the many things to see and do around Hokitika and the West Coast. Entertaining is a big part of your experience with us and we enjoy swapping stories of travels far and wide. We often spend time with our guests if they want to and chat about anything that comes up. Our Bed & Breakfast is a home away from home for your comfort and enjoyment. Breakfast is enjoyed in our dining room where we cater for your needs with a cup of coffee or tea and a Continental Breakfast set out for your enjoyment. Eggs are cooked to order either poached, scrambled or soft - hard boiled. We are here to help you with your West Coast experience in our area and are knowledgeable about other areas of the South Island as well. So don't forget to ask us about the areas you are going to see when you leave us.
Just remember that on the West Coast though we are known as the Wet Coast but it is surprisingly warm and dry during the day and most of our rain comes at night. Spring or winter time is one of the best times to come as we may get a frost but beautiful days and no mozzies or sandflies! A winter wonderland as you could say. Also no snow which makes us one of the best places to relax and enjoy if you aren't into the wet and snow! We are in the country, approx 12 mins from Hokitika town, in a native forest setting with the Treetop Walk across from us and the West Coast Cycle Trail on the road. Mahinapua Walk to the Lake 2 mins down the road and several other walks within 5 mins by car. The Woodstock Hotel is 7 mins away and has a great menu and service. 15 mins to Hokitika Town centre. We are in the country in an idyllic setting and a micro climate which misses a lot of bad weather around us. Many other places of interest are well within your reach if you are staying for more than 1 night as you can visit Punankaikai (the Pancake rocks) within 1 1/2 hours or down to Franz Josef in the same time frame. Many more things to do and see around our immediate area as well
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:30
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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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 on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the confirmation email guests receive from the property will include directions to the Mahinapua Retreat B&B.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.