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Hawthorne Country House

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  • Rooms: 5
420 State Highway 2, RD11 | Hawkes Bay, Hastings, New Zealand
Property Type: Bed and Breakfast
  • Guest rooms in a private home or small hotel that includes breakfast in the price of lodging.

TripAdvisor Traveller Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 9 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 6 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 6 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 6 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 6 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 1 review Pool

Reviews of Hawthorne Country House

( 1-9 of 9 )
30 Mar 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The Hawthorne Country House Hotel was the last hotel in which we stayed on our 3 week holiday in New Zealand and unfortunately it was our worst experience. The house is beautiful and is maintained to a very high standard - we liked our room very much and the sitting room where one had free internet access was very comfortable.... more

18 Sep 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

We had a great stay here - just overnight but a very peaceful location and interesting hosts. Champagne and Canapes on the deck were an unexpected but welcome treat after our drive from Auckland. more

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4 of 5 stars
Ipswich, Queensland.
8 Sep 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

I enjoyed my stay at Hawthorne House a great deal. The atmosphere is very relaxed, and everything was as described on their website. Gill and Peter are wonderful hosts, and helped make the stay more enjoyable. The room was great, and I must say it is very quiet there apart from the odd bird or two! All in all, I'd... more

2 Sep 2007
1/3 found this review helpful

We loved our weekend at Hawthorne House. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The beds were comfortable, the breakfasts divine and gardens gorgeous. Real country charm. We found that the website accurately portrayed the property. A train line runs along the other side of the road, but we only heard one train for our entire stay. There were no intrusive... more

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1 of 5 stars
Sydney, Australia
14 Jan 2007
10/12 found this review helpful

Be warned - what you see (on their website) is not what you get. On arrival at Hawthorne House, it didn’t look or feel like the place I’d booked online. I didn’t have a hard copy of the website with me unfortunately - it was only once I returned home and checked the site that I could see that, indeed,... more

Management response from
HawthorneHouse, owner/operator

The reviewer was a guest in our house in November 2006 and whatever the length of stay, in this case overnight, we give a high level of courteous, friendly and professional service. Doubt has been cast upon our honesty, integrity, standards of hygiene and professionalism and while we acknowledge the right of every guest to their opinion and feelings; statements...

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2 of 5 stars
Sydney, Australia
29 Nov 2006
12/15 found this review helpful

Stayed at Hawthorne Country House recently and, well, where to start. The pics on their website oversell the place with the general look not quite what was expected, the 'croquet' lawn is less than perfect and the rooms pictured were not offered. The owners seem to occupy the best rooms and the one we received was much smaller. Curtains needed... more

Management response from
HawthorneHouse, Owner

This review is a mixture of opinion and mis-information presented as fact in an effort to obtain a retrospective discount. Let's examine the actual Facts, then you - the prospective guest can decide. Firstly, the reviewer and partner booked to stay for just one night - would this really qualify as a 'romantic getaway? - you be the judge. The...

28 Mar 2006
4/10 found this review helpful

Everything is perfect at this woderful place. Woderful location and friendly service. A truly memorable kiwi experience. more

13 Feb 2006
12/15 found this review helpful

Booked to stay two nights at the Hawthorne Country House in Hastings near Napier New Zealand but would not reccommend this to anyone..unless you are desperate!New Owners who do not have a clue about customer service...rooms not serviced during our stay.Closed lounge at night,eggs feature at breakfast..not much else ! shortage of fresh fruit. Most things were too much trouble... more

Management response from
HawthorneHouse, Owner/operator

We are gravely concerned about the innaccuracies in this review. Whilst everyone is entitled to their opinion, and we welcome ideas and suggestions on how to improve guest delight at Hawthorne House, statements contained in this review are simply not true.... - we have over 20 years experience in customer-facing roles -the rooms are cleaned and serviced daily -the lounge...

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5 of 5 stars
Drummondville
2 Mar 2004
2/5 found this review helpful

This place was like home...The house is gorgeous and our room was big, with nice wood floors and a big veranda. The host, Susan, did everything to make us feel right at home. Every morning she served freshly baked muffins and a fully cooked breakfast if requested. It is in a perfect location, in the country side but close enough... more

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Hawthorne Country House Address

420 State Highway 2, RD11 | Hawkes Bay, Hastings, New Zealand