A warm and friendly reception and very comfortable accommodation. James and Richard have created a special home and share it willingly with guests who are treated more like friends. The breakfasts were delicious and the views first rate. more

We stayed here for 3 nights (2-4 April) and the views from the Fifeshire room are really amazing and worth the extra money. The moment we walked into the room we were taken with the sun streaming into the room and couldn't help but open the french windows all the way out letting in more sun rays. The views are... more

The following review has been submitted: We loved our two day stay at this beautifully renovated B&B. Our upstairs room was great with a sensational view . The bathroom had been restored with the very best of appliances and fittings. The claw footed bath was long enough for the tallest of people. But the best thing was the friendly assistance... more

From start to finish the three days here were a delight. A warm welcome and an intersting house with super views A bottle of local champagne style wine to welcome you, two excellent restaurants reserved for you a pleasant walking distance in one instance and a well constructed and healthy and interesting breakfast. Close to the Abel Tasman NP and... more

A great location with gorgeous views of the Tasman Bay. We enjoyed a spectacular sunset from our patio outside the Haulashore Apt over a glass of local bubbly. Rooms were tastefully done; beds were comfortable, the bathroom ample; and the kitchen convenient had we stayed long enough to use it. Our room was full of beautiful fresh roses from the... more

We have just returned from 3 superb weeks in New Zealand and have stayed in some pretty amazing places but theTe Puna Wai Lodge certainly gets our vote as our No 1 accommodation of the holiday. The whole house has been renovated extremely sympathetically and the top room with the large bath and incredible views was suberb. Excellent breakfasts were... more

We can only confirm everything everyone else is saying - the Te Puna Wai Lodge is fantastic! We stayed for 3 wonderful nights in March. Great hosts, great food, great accommodations, and STUNNING views! We would higly recommend you book one of the rooms with a direct view to the sea. During our 16 day trip to NZ, the Te... more

What an amazing house. The feel of the house was great- amazing views and fantasic veranda. The view from our bedroom was incredible- sun shining, blue sea and island directly infront. The hospitality was great too- very helpful, friendly and made to feel very welcome. What a great town too! Ruth and Simon Ashworth, Manchester UK more

Possibly the best b&b owners on the planet, Richard and James are terrific chefs, well read, verbose, quirky, and do everything in their power to make sure you have a wonderful stay in their equally beautiful home. I loved this place so much I left my passport in their new safe and they had to mail it to me in... more