Carrington Estate

We had dinner in the restaurant which was delicious. Service was good but we were there at a very quiet time. We used the pool - lovely, bit cold and a lack of pool towels but the dressing gowns that came with the room doubled as towel and cover! The views, especially at sunset were wonderful.

We were a little surprised that no effort seemed to be put into up keep of the balconies around the rooms and restaurant. These were full of cobwebs and FULL of mozzies. I understand they had a huge mozzie invasion in the summer but a quick high pressure wash down would have cleaned that. We did let the reception know that the water in our room ran dark brown then after running a bit, light brown. There were no notices or explanation of why - which was a bit concerning. Turns out it is the iron in the dam where they get their water and maybe the filter to our room needed replacing. There was a rather blunt notice on the wall in the room that told us not to open the windows and doors at night due to the mosquitos. Do not kill the mozzies and flies on the wall or we would be charged extra to clean the room!

We were friends on a golfing trip. We were advised JUST prior to our trip that the course was under renovation. Being the time of year assumed Green core and sanding. Not ideal but happens. How wrong. The whole course is in a very bad state of disrepair. It did not happen overnight The greens are a disgrace. The bunkers that are not filled with weeds are like concrete and the fairways are dry and short on grass in a lot of areas. The layout is excellent but NOt what you would expect on a lux golf course and stay. The staff are very nice and efficient the villas are good but a little sad from age. The main area restaurant and bar etc lack attention. Gardens dry and SoSo Cobwebs everywhere etc. Lack of attention ( Money). Sadly the golf experience is way below par and it would be a Hugh surprise if it is fixed quickly if at all. The price point indicates at least Mid- point to lower Lux Course. I would rate at the very lowest end of Public Municipal Courses. Advise of Condition way to late and Not an Honest Report.

The location is absolutely stunning — very picturesque and about as far north as you can get accomodation in the North Island, making it perfect for exploring right at the very top. Not to mention we walked to the KariKari beach which had beautiful white sand. The weather during our stay was beautiful, which made the setting even more special. The accommodation was clean, tidy, and everything was kept in great order. It was quiet and very relaxing — ideal if you’re looking to properly switch off. The service was great throughout our stay. The waffles at breakfast looked fantastic — a real highlight in the mornings.

If I had to mention something, the exterior of the property could perhaps do with a bit of a refresh — maybe a clean or repaint in places. Other than that, there wasn’t much to fault.

We stayed 5 nights at Carrington Estate and really enjoyed the tranquility. There were almost no guests with us, even though it was peak time. We were alone at the beach which is 1h walking distance down from the hotel. The restaurant was really empty except on the weekend and the nature around with lots of green (including a fun golf course!) was just amazing. Fantastic food and lovely staff. Thank you!

It's worth to visit Carrington Estate if you want absolute tranquility, lots of sleep, a good coffee, golf and no action. The next beach and village with shops is quite a drive away though. We found the hotel really dated and it really looks like its in need of some love, inside- and out! It has really old furniture, decor and the terrasse is not too inviting to sit on because of damaged or dirty furniture. The golf course is good but the grass is far from perfect. It was nice to have a gym to stay occupied for a rainy afternoon but the machines are ancient and its dark and very dirty unfortunately.

A fantastic location with amazing views. The spacious room was very very nice. A comfortable bed, excellent shower with good water pressure and high quality room ammenities including chocolate and a full minibar. Had dinner at the main restaurant overlooking the golf course. Fantastic service from Sophie who really knows how to look after guests and was very professional. Breakfast was also very high quality with excellent service from Vimmian. Overall a really enjoyable and comfortable stay and felt very high quality all around.

Location and views are excellent for a relax and calm stay.

Limited options in the restaurant if you stay a few days

A wonderful property - amazing infinity pool with view to the sea. Nice outlook over golf course. The dinner was tasty and reasonably priced. The room was huge and the bed comfortable. I liked the fact there was a Carrington estate bottle of wine in room for purchase. All the staff were very friendly and attentive - we will definitely be back for longer next time

Our view wasn't great but you can upgrade as my brother did and it's beautiful. Room is large, tidy and clean, bed very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. Location is amazing.

The place could be amazing, but it's tied and needs investment. I'm sure there's a plan.

Largest, best room I have stayed in for years.

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