Stayed just one night in this beautiful B&B. Great views over the river estuary and the innkeepers' vinyard. The B&B is located in a quiet, scenic part of the North Island, a relatively short drive from Auckland. Great breakfast served at the B&B. Clean, but smallish room. Patio off the bedroom and access to nice common room. Marvelous gardens surrounding... more

We stayed at the Saltings Estate in the Lavendar Room at the very end of our 1 month trip to New Zealand for 2 nights and it was just what we needed before the long and tiring flight home. Maureen the host originally from Tipararee, was very welcoming and immediately offered to book the restaurant for our first evening's meal.... more

Before we booked our rooms, we'd read many top-notch reviews of The Saltings B&B. They did not over-promise. We stayed in the Bordeaux Suite of the Vintner's Haven guest house. It overlooked the vineyard, the bay and the mountains--the best views of our entire trip! This place exudes comfort, from the heated bedpads to the fireplace to the nine-foot tub... more