Jean's warm welcome made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived, with her recommendations on where to explore during our stay in Mangonui and assistance in making restaurant bookings. We had the upper floor Ponga Suite comprising a spacious and well equipped bedroom (including kitchen facilities), en suite and lounge. It also features a great covered balcony... More

The Old Oak is a small hotel/inn located in the Doubtless Bay area in the North Island of New Zealand. THe owners, Jeanne and Gary, are just delightful - as is their cat, Monster. The cat ran out to greet us as soon as we arrived! The inn is an old historic building that was in great disrepair until Jeanne... More

The Old Oak Hotel has been restored with love & attention to detail into a chic & super comfortable hotel. Stylish decorating, luxury linen, free fast wireless internet, air conditioning, spotlessly clean & quiet..... & hosts who really care. The Old Oak is nestled beside the idyllic Mangonui waterfront, with The Acorn restaurant next door (where we had an outstanding... More

- Modern and clean boutique hotel with lots of privacy - Free wifi - Breakfast is not available at hotel but there is an excellent bakery and breakfast place in walking distance. - Quite are with a huge lake in front - Excellent lunch and dinner restaurant next door - Host is very nice and easy-going More

We arrived in town without having booked any accommodation and the first place we saw was the Old Oak. I've travelled a lot and know a great little hotel when I see one and immediately wanted to stay there. My instincts were proved right. We booked in - thankfully a room was available due to the dreadful weather they'd been... More

We stayed here for just one night, arriving in Mangonui late one afternoon and leaving the following morning. If we'd know how lovely this hotel was, we may well have worked the schedule to stay another night. The hotel has been lovingly restored to a high standard - we stayed in a double room overlooking the beautiful garden. Gary and... More

Superb place to stay - the owners were friendly, helpful and unobtrusive. Everything was tip top and there was nothing we would fault. In fact we hope to visit and stay again More

Stayed here for two nights in early Jan 2012. Lovely historic building and Gary the host was great, but our suite (the Ruru suite at $320 per night) was upstairs on the road front and the traffic noise was very loud. The master bedroom was cosy and the bed was very comfortable but overall the suite was small for 3... More

Everything about this place is exceptional! From charming rooms and a perfect location to lovely hosts and central heating and air, this place has it all. I stayed at this wonderful property 3 different times and was always thrilled with my experience. Gary and Jean, the owners, are warm and welcoming and extremely helpful with activities in the area, including... More