Our experience at Mussel Bed was delightful and set the standard for our long awaited trip to New Zealand. Chris & Paul went over and above expectations in order to assure we were comfortable and graciously shared their beautiful grounds. Each day began with a delicious breakfast and suggestions for enjoying the area. The cottage was very comfortable for 2... More

After a long flight to NZ and busy days in Marlborough wine country, our relaxing stay at Mussel Bed was perfect. Paul and Chris were delightful and became immediate friends. They were very helpful and knowledgeable in guiding us around the sites and even provided shovels for digging at the Hot Beach. The accommodations were spacious and very comfortable and... More

Visited Mussel Bed while in NZ visiting family - sitting on one of those beautiful decks with wine in hand - surveying those beautiful grounds- and a few minutes stroll to the beach - it doesn't get much better. Great coffee and hosts Paul and Chris - had the pleasure of sharing a day out on a boat with them... More

We stayed here for 3 nights last weekend. We agree with the many positive reviews. We would happily have stayed much longer. If you are touring by car and are in the Whitianga area for just a short time the location is particularly good - the same side of the harbour as Shakespeare Cliff, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach,... More

We spent just 2 nights at the Mussel Bed and truly wish we could have stayed longer. Beautiful location, walking distance to beach, fantastic gardens - and breakfast delivered to your door!!!! Laundry was done for free, and we had a boat trip with Chris and Paul's son, Justin, which was great. Just excellent, great hosts.

What a beautiful setting having drinks on the deck looking out at the lush gardens. Sun setting, birds chirping and comfortable modern accomodation just in the door. Beach only a few minutes away, brilliant hosts who went out of their way to look after us, telling us all about the sights, booked our trips and made us feel so welcome... More

Mussel Bed was recommended by our travel agent as a good base location for exploring the Coromandel. We were six experienced American travelers with high expectations. To a person, we were blown away by our 3-night stay with Chris and Paul. The rooms were very comfortable with excellent beds and a cozy porch for for sipping morning coffee or relaxing... More

Over priced; badly located; poor accommodation; indifferent hosts and the web-site is not accurate. This place is suitable only for back-packers who would not be stupid enough to pay such exorbitant prices for such lousy standards. There are many lower priced and far better places in the area - don't fall for the glossy pictures and rubbish written on the... More

Other reviewers have already praised the location, the accommodation, and Chris and Paul as fabulous hosts, so it's hard to come up with anything new. But we endorse all the praise already heaped upon this B&B. The accommodation is modern, clean and comfortable, the breakfasts look and taste divine, the location is to die for. The arrangement of the buildings... More