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Simply the Best Bed & Breakfast

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
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Saint Augustine, Florida
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

It is indeed a pleasure to recommend this B&B. We stayed only one night but upon leaving it felt like we had stayed with family. (The good kind) The rhubarb sauce Margaret served in the morning was to die for! (Sorry Margaret, I ate it all!) I'm still dreaming about it. Graham was kind enough to take me around the... More

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Somerville, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We were very impressed with our stay here, very welcoming and knowledgeable hosts, great conversation and a beautiful location. We stayed in a private en-suite bedroom with a slider to the deck overlooking the valley below. A really great value just 15 min away from Waitomo Caves!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We stayed here during our last night of our NZ honeymoon trip and it was a perfect place to stay! We didn’t have reservations but were immediately welcomed when we showed up. The property is absolutely beautiful with stunning views from the house. Both owners were the nicest people we encountered. They gave us great recommendations about where to eat... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

We stayed one night as we continued our trip to Rotorua and then to Napier. We received the room overlooking the whole broad valley and enjoyed the stunning view (which a glass wind/weather shield) on the big porch. One of the two cats was already expecting us :-). The cats are well-behaved as they did not enter the guests room.... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

Road weary from campervanning in the cold spring, we decided to try a Bed and Breakfast to recharge ourselves. We found a gem! This place is really great for couples or families. Margaret and Graeme are excellent hosts and their home feels like a place where you are more than welcome. The gardens themselves are beautiful with all sorts of... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

Room and bathrooms are clean and warm with heater. The hosts are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Beautiful views and gardens, everything was just so enjoyable. Breakfast was yummy with Margaret's fresh homemade jams. Highly recommended for Waitomo Caves visitors!

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Limerick, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We stayed at this B&B last year. The house and the hosts (Margaret & Graeme and the cats!) were warm and welcoming. We had a lovely stay, up on a peaceful hill with beautiful sweeping views. Only about 15 minutes from the amazing Waitomo Caves. Highly recommend staying here.

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Singapore
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17 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Simply B&B, we had both rooms; 1 room is the room described earlier with 2 single beds, some old seats and the wood-fire heather and tv. The other room has a king bed. Beds are clean, pillows and blankets are clean. Rooms, windows are dusty and in need of a good clean. So is the bathroom, spider webs all around.... More

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Kent
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23 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Thank you so much to Margaret and Graham for the friendly warm welcome in their lovely home. What an amazing view and delightful garden! We were also made welcome by Lucy and Henry the cats! Comfortable ensuite queen room and very nice breakfast. A lovely setting for a relaxing stay. Hosts very helpful with local information.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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19 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Title more or less says it all - we really enjoyed our stay here whilst we saw Waitomo etc. - lots of helpful advice on things to do & places to eat.

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Additional Information about Simply the Best Bed & Breakfast

Address: 129 Gadsby Road, RD 5 | Waitomo District, Te Kuiti 3985, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Te Kuiti
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 B&Bs / Inns in Te Kuiti
Price range (per night): S$102

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