I can't say enough about Cobden Garden B and B - we really felt like we have made new friends in our wonderful hosts, Rayma and Phillip! Our room was absolutely gorgeous, impeccable, and had everything available we could imagine. When we arrived late afternoon, we were offered tea and delicious cake, followed not long after by wine and great... More

We arrived early (11 am instead of late afternoon, senior moment on my part), Rayma was upto her eyes with work having had friends to stay as well as guests. Not to be phased, and in spite of protestations from me, she down-tooled and set about making a welcome pot of tea, offered with a chat. That was the beginning... More

We cannot speak too highly of this splendid homestay. We had a downstairs room (by choice) and it was very spacious, comfortable, clean and well appointed. The hosts could not have been more helpful and charming. Of the many B&Bs, hotels and motels in which we stayed on our visit to New Zealand, this was in the top five and... More

After we had driven over from the Bay of Plenty, nearly running out of petrol in the mountains, (make sure you fill up in Lake Taupo, as next fuel stop on outskirts of Napier and it is a very long way!) we found this oasis of charm and peace high up on Napier Bluff. From the time of our arrival... More

We arrived late afternoon and dirty dishes piled on the kitchen sink, the whole house smelled of cat spray, not surprising as a full Tom roamed free, we love cats but not that stench. Other signs to show the place was not well cleaned included wine cork behind bath and money (coins) on the bed room floor near the bed.... More

We booked the Ahuriri room for five nights and were instantly impressed with the welcoming greeting from Rayma and Phillip. Our room was exactly as advertised on the web site, excellent linens, towels and amenities. The special touch was the nightly wine and hor D'Horves before dinner where we got to know Rayma nad Phillip much better and met the... More

We so enjoyed our stay with Rayma and Philip - they couldnt have been more generous and kind. Our room was a lovely double made into a twin at our request with a well appointed bathroom with two basins - what joy! - our breakfast was delicious and one of the best we have had in New Zealand and we... More

We loved this gracious old villa set in a big garden high above Napier, yet within easy reach of the town. Although our room had no view it was large and well appointed with a comfortable king sized bed. It was lovely to be greeted with a cup of tea and slice of Rayma's home made ginger slice upon arrival(... More

A fantastic place to stay, gracious friendly hosts who go out of their way to make your stay perfect. Beautiful setting, very well appointed rooms. A real treat! More