AHAVA Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: AHAVA Bed & Breakfast in Waimate offers adults-only accommodation with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, concierge service, and free on-site parking. Comfortable Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include bathrobes, a work desk, and a dining area. Free toiletries and a microwave enhance the stay. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, Ã la carte, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Fresh pancakes and fruits are served daily. Explore the Area: Guests can participate in walking, bike, and hiking tours. Richard Pearse Airport is 58 km away, providing convenient travel connections.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alice
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Ina was a fantastic host and went the extra mile to make the guest feel welcome. He would definitely stay again.”
  • Shirley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Such an amazing host, we loved our stay. So welcoming and friendly. There was nothing to fault, from the time we arrived to leaving was excellent. The breakfast was amazing as well, so delicious, so many choices to choose from. The place was...”
  • Gil
    Israel Israel
    “Wonderful and cosy appartment , an excellent breakfast, and above all, the warm hospitality.”
  • Sean
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely stay again.”
  • Lili
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location is close to everything and convenient. Room was super clean and has everything you need during a stay. Ina's communication is quick and easy, she was very accommodating and generous with her time and effort. Breakfast was delicious and...”
  • Craig
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Ina is very welcoming and provides a full introduction to the facilities She is very personable The breakfast, from a choice of three menus, was exceptional Ina is very house-proud The unit contains a useful supply of material relating to...”
  • Margaret
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The most delightful comfortable place to stay. The host is so particular for detail to make your stay enjoyable would recommend this home to you if you like comfort luxury beautiful. A breakfast to die for. Place to enjoy and be spoilt.”
  • Philippa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very modern, clean, warm, and comfortable. Could not fault. A choice of delicious breakfasts was included. A very helpful host.”
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Wonderful hosts ,beautiful food and fabulous accommodation best we have ever stayed in”
  • Nortay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Absolutely amazing place to stay. So quiet and comfortable, we had the best sleep here. Breakfast was superb and there were so many choices, all of which can be tailored to suit your needs and it was all delicious! We will definitely stay here...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Frank and Ina

9.9
Host review score
Frank and Ina
Brand new, modern luxury guest apartment with a lounge, a separate bedroom with queen bed and a wet-floor bathroom with walk-in shower. Suitable for people with mobility challenges through hard floors, extra wide doors (86 cm) and ramps. There are grab rails in the bathroom (shower and toilet). Free off-street parking with concrete path for wheelchairs and walker frames. The apartment has its own entrance and is homely styled with a sitting area, a dining area and a desk to write at. There is a microwave, hot water jug and all the cutlery and crockery one needs. Coffee and a coffee press as well as several types of tea are also provided as well as cups. A fridge-freezer will keep drinks and purchased goods cool; ice blocks are ready to put into the provided glassware. No cleaning is required and dishes are taken care of too. Breakfast is primarily continental; choices are provided via a breakfast menu. We take dietary requirement strictly into account. There is free Wifi and for entertainment there is a 42" TV with built in DVD. Guests are welcome to choose from our DVD collection and can also use our exercise equipment.
Welcome to our lovely B&B! Hartelijk welkom! Soyez les Bienvenues ! Herzlichst Willkommen! Who are 'we'? Frank, a computer wiz, and Ina, an Independent Celebrant; we both originate in The Netherlands and are married. We love to entertain and are both good cooks, using the not-sprayed vegetables from our garden in home cooked meals. Ina bakes her own wholemeal bread, adding seeds and mild spices for flavour. We both know a lot about New Zealand and Frank is a great tour guide. We are happy to provide you with tips to make your travels easier and more interesting; Frank knows so many off the beaten track places to go. We will gladly provide extra services like washing and ironing (at a fee) and we can offer a three course dinner (for a fee) at our table if you are looking for a chat about New Zealand life .
Waimate is a country town in one of the largest districts in New Zealand. About 10,000 people live in the district and about 3,500 live in town. Waimate is smack bang between Timaru and Oamaru and is a great location to discover (South) Canterbury and (North) Otago through beautiful day trips. Aoraki/Mount Cook and the beautiful lakes Pukaki and Tekapo are two and a half hours away; Dunedin is less than two hours away, with an extra 45 minutes to get to the albatros colony. Waimate is a great place to stay! For a small town it has lots of amenities which are described in the folder in the apartment. Nature around Waimate is beautiful and if you like to walk or hike, there are several tracks available. Our town's swimming pool is small, outdoors and only opens for summer; lane swimming can be done from 06:30 on weekdays. We have a museum, a supermarket and with our town in revival mode, we have seen lots of new small shops open recently. The town has a strong community feel and a large number of volunteer and community organisations.
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Dutch

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House rules

AHAVA Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform AHAVA Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.