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Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast

2 Neeve Place | Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We stayed here while on a 7 week trip to Australia and New Zealand. It was a very nice, clean and welcoming house and room. Maggie amd John went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable and fun. We went with John on a brewery, winery and Art Deco tour. It was interesting tasty and informative all at... More

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Johnboy12321, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Hi ColleenandKeith, Thank you for your kind words. It was a delight to have you stay in our bed & breakfast. We are very proud of our home and love to share our passion with our guests. We are always pleased to hear this still shines through. Kind regards John & Margaret More

Brisbane, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with John and Margaret who are such lovely, welcoming and down to earth hosts. The accommodation is fantastic, super clean and extremely comfortable. We also found it to be great value for money. John and Margaret have a wealth of information on the region and were most helpful when planning what we wanted to see... More

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Johnboy12321, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Hi 297AliceB; Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased we were able assist with your accommodation and to hear it was to your satisfaction. Also to hear you appreciated the little tips and guidelines to our city and hsitory. We feel this is very important to our guests as our city is unique. We always say, make this... More

Rotherham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed with John and Maggie after enjoying their Wine Tour of Napier and they were both so friendly and helpful it was a real pleasure to meet them. The tour was informative, relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable and then to be welcomed into their house was a lovely experience. The standard of accommodation would be hard to better but it... More

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Johnboy12321, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Good afternoon NashWorldTour; Thank you for your comments. We will always do everything we can to make your visit here a visit to remember and if that means making the odd phone call, then that's fine. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. More

Espoo, Finland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

I wonder how a B&B could become better. We stayed there a week and would be ready to stay longer. Now we know what is clean. Margaret made we feel home as their motto was. John and she really took us as visitors to their own home. We had breakfast together, in the same way a glass of wine in... More

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Johnboy0123, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Good afternoon Ekuvita. Thank you for your kind words. We like for everyone to be treated just as we would wish it for ourselves. It is no harder than this. We both like meeting people and showing this fantastic region off to our visitors. We are both glad that it is noted but most of all, you are very happy... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

John and Maggie Hanlon do all they can to make their guests feel at home, from allowing us to use the fridge for our blue ice to watching one of our DVDs on their telly. Beautiful gardens, lovely rooms, gorgeous bath, and attentiveness from our hosts made this a most enjoyable weekend. John and Maggie are both happy to share... More

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Johnboy0123, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
17 January 2013

Hi Queenmarti. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. A lot of travellers use this medium to express their experience and for this we thank you. Yes, Margaret and I try hard to make everyone feel comfortable and relaxed, hence the Home away from Home logo... yes it is an old saying, but has lots of depth... More

Chorley, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

We had the pleasure of staying with John and Maggie on the 16th / 17th December. They made us feel so at home, and felt that we had known they for ages. There knowledge of the area is excellent, and we went on the Napier Tour with John exploring the area, plus 2 wineyards and 2 breweries for my husband,... More

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Johnboy0123, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
17 January 2013

Thank you Southernlass1, for your review and kind words. It is always nice to hear how our clients feel as this is taken positively and guides us for future guests. Yes, the tours and the accommodation works very well together and has its advantages as you discovered. Margaret and I are very pleased you enjoyed both the tour and your... More

Toronto, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

This was by far the nicest of the places that we stayed at during our week on the North Island of New Zealand. Margaret and John were splendid hosts and made us feel very much at home. We even had access to the fridge in their kitchen to store our bottle of wine and tonic water (for GTs). Their knowledge... More

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Johnboy12321, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
14 December 2012

Thank you Davidin Toronto for your nice comments. As you mention, one room has the bathroom, the other the en-suite so everyone has a private bathroom. There is much to see and do here in Napier and we love to help our guests get the very most from their Napier stay. Glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. More

Wellington
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

Was lovely to arrive late afternoon to a warm welcome from Maggie and John. The accommodation is of a high standard and has a beautiful bathroom to complement this. The grounds are manicured and present a lovely setting. Just a short stroll to the Taradale shopping precinct. Great nights sleep as situated in a very quite grove. Breakfast was a... More

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Johnboy12321, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
23 October 2012

Thank you Yogibears4 for your kind words. It is always encouraging to hear that our guests depart happy and satisfied. We always aim to make your stay the best stay of your holiday. More

Hamilton, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

Stayed one night, fantastic, very quiet & clean, modern decor. Recommend the Queen room with the ensuite. Would also suit a family as there is an adjacent room with single beds. Maggie & John were very friendly and helpful and supplied a full & really tasty continental breakfast. When our friend turned up, he was invited in for a coffee... More

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Johnboy0123, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
4 September 2012

Thank you for your kind words HappyKiwi66. We say it is home away from home, that is the kind of thing one does at home. Glad you felt at ease. More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

if you want to stay in Napier then we highly recommend you stay here. we stayed at the nest haven for two nights and it was really like home away from home. john and maggie made us feel really welcome from the moment we entered their B and B and thay were the perfect hosts. The room was really nice,... More

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Johnboy0123, Owner at Nest Haven Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
4 September 2012

Hello TednSandy. As you mentioned, it was a fantastic weekend. We just could not leave you to find out for yourselves. Yes, the adition of clothing items (props) did help with joining and fitting in. We are very glad you enjoyed the accommodation and your stay in Napier. We are glad we helped to make your stay a memorable one.... More

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Address: 2 Neeve Place | Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > North Island > Hawke's Bay Region > Napier
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 39 B&Bs / Inns in Napier
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Enjoy a Quiet, Restful, peaceful nights sleep in the quiet location of Nest Haven. We offer two modern rooms, with new bathroom and en-suite. Set in a Cul-de-sac, just a 3-minute walk to a shopping center and Art Deco buildings. Mission Estate and Church Road Wineries are also within walking distance. We really are situated at the center of it all. ... more   less 

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