AHAVA Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.4

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: AHAVA Bed & Breakfast in Waimate offers adults-only accommodations with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, concierge service, and daily housekeeping. Comfortable Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, bathrobes, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are served, including continental, Ã la carte, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Fresh pancakes and fruits are available each morning. Local Activities: Guests can participate in walking, bike, hiking, and cycling tours. Richard Pearse Airport is 36 mi away, providing convenient travel connections.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Brian
United States United States
“Ida and Frank were the best. Breakfast was amazing. Ida home made bread was different and extremely good. Ask to look at their garden very interesting. The room was the best so far on our 2 week stay in New Zealand.”
John
New Zealand New Zealand
“Our host Ina was most attentive and we enjoyed meeting her and having a wonderful chat.”
Neil
New Zealand New Zealand
“A very yummy breakfast! Ina makes the best pancakes :)”
Raewyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Was easy to find, really comfortable and breakfast was amazing”
Melissa
New Zealand New Zealand
“The breakfast was wonderful, I felt like a VIP. Best breakfast I have had at a B&B. Catered to my dietary needs wonderfully.”
Oliver
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything about this property is amazing, we were down for a bike race and Ina made sure our stay was perfect.”
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.”

Hosted by Frank and Ina

9.4
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

Area info

Amenities of AHAVA Bed & Breakfast

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking

House rules

AHAVA Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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

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