Newton Heights

House, Views, and Breakfast

Exceptional. Well cooked, delicious, very filling

Can't fault anything

Everything was perfect

We loved our stay at Newton Heights. Gail and Brendon immediately made us feel welcome and at home, and the place was beautifully decorated with plenty of places to relax, including a hot tub/spa! They went out of their way to make our visit as special as possible. The vegetarian breakfasts were also exceptional and we were just gutted we couldn’t stay longer! Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic stay, fantastic hosts, beautiful views, super comfortable bed, outstanding breakfast - we’ve never stayed at such a great place before.

Everything was great!

FANTASTIC BREAKFAST SPREAD, HOSTS VERY WELCOMING, helpful with advice on where to go and what to do. Went beyond expectations in terms of inviting us to share meals with them and friends.

nothing could have been better

-Location - on the edge of the village, walking distance, but be prepared for a hill - not as bad as some others in NZ, but certainly not flat! -Access and parking - parking is on the driveway and there is a flight of stairs or 2 up into the house. -Restaurants - some nice ones in the village, but beware, out of season they close much earlier than advertised. We struggled to get a table anywhere at 7:30pm, despite most of the restaurants saying they close at 9pm. -Staff / hosts - the hosts were both absolutely lovely. We got on with them very well and they were happy to give advice on where to go and what to do. But by the same token, I know that if you prefer to keep to yourself that they wouldn’t be intrusive at all. -WiFi speed - 23 mbps down and 22 mbps up. This was in our room which was the back of the house. We didn’t check it toward the front but the living area was available for us to use and while we were there another guest was using her laptop for work. -Breakfast - cold fruits, muesli etc, hot croissant, followed by a very nice cooked breakfast. One of the best we have had while we have been in NZ. -Facilities - a large shared very comfortable social area both inside and out, and a hot tub which was available to use - though we didn’t venture. The view from the social area / breakfast area is amazing, and most, if not all rooms appear to be set up with a snippet of the bigger view. We also had outside seating just outside our room as well as the main area available to us. -Bed - really comfortable. -Temperature - No aircon in the room, but it didn’t need it as it was well shaded on the warm days. Radiator in the room for if it was cold. -Shower - very nice, with consistent temperature and pressure. We also had a lovely double ended bath which I have decided I want the exact size of at home! -Overall - an absolutely beautiful property with lovely hosts, a great breakfast, and a great view. Best place we have stayed in 3 months of NZ!

The breakfast was great and lots of it. The hot tub was a nice way to end the day. Gale and Brendon were the perfect hosts, going above and beyond. Very warm and friendly and full of helpful tips about interesting places locally.

We didn't realise our bathroom wasn't ensuite and was across the hallway, but it was exclusively ours and in the end not much difference.

This is a beautiful B & B. The hosts Gail and Brendon were fantastic. They were warm, friendly and very accommodating. We had wonderful conversations. The room was clean and well appointed. The home has spectacular views of the lake and mountains . Our room had a small patio with wonderful plantings and views. The breakfast was delicious and generous. We were sorry we couldn't stay longer.

No complaints

Exquisite comfort and style. Amazing views and food. Exudes relaxation.