The Gisborne Club - Boutique accommodation

Not much. Towels were clean, and well folded. Bed seemed clean.

Room small; no ensuite; plug got stuck in sink; no proper reception; we were expected to set security system; accommodation was certainly not "boutique" - more like backpackers. No fridge. No carpet on stairs. Junk outside. Asked to remove shoes.

Wonderful breakfast with fabulous coffee. Available fruit was a bonus as was the great tasting marmalade.

Tony the host is excellent. Very helpful, knowledgable. The breakfast was fantastic.

Hospitality was fantastic. He was super welcoming and made you feel at home. Great recommendations for sightseeing and eating along with a wealth of knowledge of the local area.

Breakfast was good

Buildings and property are in a state of dereliction. Very poor, shoddy and inadequate amenities, which also have to be shared:- two bathrooms for 12 guests…although website promises private bathrooms. Queen bedrooms with one or no bedside tables/lamps. Very basic accommodation, considering it’s advertised as boutique, and is priced accordingly. Cleanliness leaves much to be desired. Several health and safety issues in particular incomplete staircase to top floor. Our travel party of 4 agree the accommodation is more suited to a backpackers and should be priced as such.

Loved the quiet location and the quirky accommodation being an old historic building. The host Tony very welcoming and couldn’t be more helpful regarding places of interest in the area. Accommodation and breakfast were great.

Well nothing worth mentioning.

An old building with plenty of history, being slowly renovated into period perfection. Genuine kauri floorboards restored - please remove shoes to protect the. Surface as Krause is easily marked. 4G Wifi. Lots of character, new accomodation in renovated doubled room - no aircon but not needed - and new (shared) unisex facilities across hall. We were the only guests. At present would only take 2 couples or similar. Great if you want to interact with mine host who is a great raconteur. Free breakfast with choice of food. Grounds still need some landscaping completed, but charmingly rustic; besides you don’t usually spend too much time outside for an overnighter . Ponds with ducks, and ducklings just hatched, native pigeons, raptors, and other birds. Quiet country club place. Close to town and sightseeing, and food places. Very relaxing.

Would not be suitable if you were incredibly fussy, or a control freak perfectionist with tickets on yourself. After all, the front doos steps have not yet been marble tiled. The front door is original 19th centuary, the drive is not concrete, and the topiary does not exist. But the bird life is great.

Little hidden gem on the outskirts of the town centre. Very welcoming host, full of knowledge about the area. Breakfast had a good variety and it was nice to share it with others and connect. Thanks