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Flaxhaven Lodge

5.0 of 5
995 Purangi Road | Flaxmill Bay, Whitianga 3591, New Zealand
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Ranked #3 of 28 Whitianga B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Superb accommodation with our own lounge and two patio areas for both the morning and evening sun. Lovely touches like nightlights so you could find your way at night to the bathroom. The freshly cooked breakfasts set us up for the day. John and Lee were excellent hosts offering great advice on local amenities and beaches. John even provided two... More

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Thank you MargaretA998. It is always a pleasure to host responsive and considerate guests such as yourselves. We do enjoy sharing information about local beaches and activities when we are fortunate to live in such an amazing part of New Zealand. More

Manchester, United Kingdom
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“As good as it gets”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This is a truly wonderful B and B in a lovely part of the Coromandel. The hosts are perfect and they leave no stone unturned to make sure that you stay is as good as it possibly can be. The rooms are stunning with contemporary style and everything you could need plus some little surprises. And the breakfasts are the... More

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Appreciate those nice positive comments especially from people as well-travelled as you two. You know you will be made most welcome for that next visit, and it will be our challenge to keep up those breakfasts ! Hope D's leg is now on the way to recovery. More

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“Perfect!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

John and Lee are the most friendly and attentive hosts. They made our stay super special and we missed them when we left! The accommodation is excellent, the breakfasts delicious and the locationis stunning. We look forward to our next stay. 3 nights went too quickly.

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
29 March 2013

So pleased to have been a part of that special time in your lives. We really enjoyed hosting you both and look forward to welcoming you on that next visit. And thank you for being such great company. More

Kerikeri
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“A lovely quiet week 4th - 9th Feb”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

On arrival we were given a lovely welcome & then shown to our unit (detached). This was just what we wanted, very well presented & certainly kept that way during our stay. John & Lee gave us a super breakfast each morning, that really set us up for the day. We both felt very relaxed at the end of our... More

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
25 February 2013

Thank you. It was a pleasure hosting you both. The relaxing experience you mention is surely a great deal due to the very special location where we are privileged to live. Also very much is due to the kind and considerate people you are, which we really appreciated. More

South Coast
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Oasis of calm”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

Unfortunately we only stayed for one night. Attentive hosts, great privacy, superb breakfast and great local knowledge. A swim in Flaxmill Bay and a meal at the recommended "Eggcentric" made this stay a memorable start to our lightning tour of NZ

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
12 February 2013

Really appreciate your time to make these positive remarks. It certainly was a "lightning" trip but you did energetically manage to do a lot of the special things in our special part of the world. Would love to host you both for a little longer next time. More

Auckland Central, New Zealand
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Superb B&B close to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

We recently stayed here for 5 nights. John and Lee are greta hosts, and the cottage we stayed in was most comfortable. Walking distance to Flaxmill bay and Lonely bay, and only a short drive to 2 of NZ's top attractions, Cathedral Cove and Hot water beach. Highly recommended

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
12 January 2013

Thank you Lotuseaters42, your response made our day! It reinforces the lovely area we live in close to beaches and the main attractions. Your beautifully presented recipe is now in our folder so thank you also for that. More

Wellington, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
“Just perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

We selected Flaxhaven Lodge mainly because of the wonderful reviews on Tripadvisor but also because we had been to this area in the past and knew it was a part of the country we wanted to revisit. Lee and John are delightful hosts and straight away made us feel comfortable in sharing their little piece of the world. The cottage... More

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
23 October 2012

Thank you H and N for taking the time to write your lovely review for Flaxhaven Lodge. We can assure you the pleasure was all ours in having your enjoyable company and hearing about your own special situation. We continue to marvel at N's health recovery and wish you both all the very best for this in the future. We... More

Mid Canterbury
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“"A special place"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

Flaxhaven Lodge has so many wonderful revues on tripadvisor, it's hard to think of any superlatives that haven't been used! My wife and I stayed for two nights and thoroughly enjoyed meeting John and Lee. They really are the most charming hosts. We had many a giggle with them in the relaxed atmosphere. Breakfasts were delicious and informative at the... More

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
8 June 2012

And THANK YOU Andrew and Val for being your happy and natural selves. We did appreciate your attitude to life and your obvious consideration of others. Hopefully, having now experienced Mercury Bay, then in summer you will be exploring our fabulous coastline in your "new" boat !! More

gold coast
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Tranquility awaits”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 via mobile

Spent 2 nights in this wonderful part of the earth, was spellbound by the gardens, the accomodation magnificent, hosts very warm.

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
8 June 2012

Thank you C for being so accommodating and considerate in what was a first time situation for us. Hope to see you BOTH resident in this beautiful country (in time)! More

Surrey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“It's a must.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This is long overdue but, despite the delay, we cannot forget our time at Flaxhaven because the whole experience was perfect in every way. John and Lee are the most delightful hosts and are not intrusive.They have achieved the balance of respecting their guests privacy but will provide information or help to ensure the stay is enjoyable. They always make... More

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ruralcoast, Owner at Flaxhaven Lodge, responded to this review
28 May 2012

It is not the time lapse that is important but the people like yourselves who come to stay that matter! Thank you for your warm review, it was especially generous to be given such high praise. Thank you also for the very happy memories it brought back to us. More

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Additional Information about Flaxhaven Lodge

Address: 995 Purangi Road | Flaxmill Bay, Whitianga 3591, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > North Island > The Coromandel > Whitianga
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 28 B&Bs / Inns in Whitianga
Price range (per night): RM479 - 629
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Flaxhaven Lodge is uniquely situated alongside picturesque Flaxmill Bay, near Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve and Hot Water Beach, yet central to countryside and town. 4 white safe sandy beaches and a great restaurant are within a few minutes walk. At Flaxhaven Lodge there is a glimpse of the sea, but essentially this is a garden setting, spacious quiet and peaceful yet with bars/restaurants a short walk, drive or quaint ferry ride away. ... more   less 

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