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Reviewed 3 April 2016

We stayed for two nights during which we did a whale watching trip. The whale watch centre is around a 15 minute walk away.
Breakfast was very good and the hosts were friendly. The walls are quite thin and we could hear guests in the next room using the toilet. On the plus side the hosts provide free wine and beers for guests. There was no heated towel rail in the bathroom which would have been nice.

Date of stay: March 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Snapper440
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NikauLodge, Owner at Nikau Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 30 April 2016

We are happy you found Nikau Lodge a convenient location. Most of our guests really enjoy being able to walk into town and to Whale Watch or Dolphin Encounter.

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Reviewed 27 March 2016

We stayed here for one night in order to go whale watching but our trip was cancelled due to bad weather. Our room was fine, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. Centre of town for restaurants etc is just down hill past the church by a walkway. We have a Border Terrier called Jack so it was a delight when his namesake "sang" for us.

Date of stay: March 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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NikauLodge, Owner at Nikau Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 30 April 2016

Thanks very much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed Jack's "songs".

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Reviewed 23 March 2016

We arrived well after check in time due to error by travel agent. All local restaurants closed. They found us food & drink which they need not have done. View from bedroom window next morning was amazing. Breakfasts excellent. Free mini bar as well.

Date of stay: October 2015
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NikauLodge, Owner at Nikau Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 28 March 2016

Thanks so much for your review. We could not have our guests going hungry (its not the kiwi way) and were happy to provide a sandwich.

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Reviewed 14 March 2016

Love it, very accommodating, friendly hosts both Quentin and Jane. Nothing like good rivalry with Kiwis against the Aussies and of course what comes up is the Rugby. Great place to stay, central, and such a lovely touch.

Date of stay: March 2016
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Thank janelle_rob
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NikauLodge, Owner at Nikau Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 28 March 2016

We just love that Kiwi / Aussi banter. All in good fun of course, we just love our neighbours! Glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks a lot for the review.

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Reviewed 13 March 2016 via mobile

Arrived a little late due to incident on the road. Excellent hosts and a very well appointed room. Breakfast in the morning was very good and they do what I think is best in a b&b is sit everyone on a long ta Le which encourages conversation. Short walk downhill for dinner.

Date of stay: March 2016
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Mark H
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NikauLodge, Owner at Nikau Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 28 March 2016

As you found everybody sitting around our breakfast table can be lots of fun. For any shy guests we also offer breakfast in their room. Thank you so much for your review.

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