Karamana Homestead (1872)
84 Whangapoua Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Very welcoming and helpful owners who are proud of the local heritage”
“Ann-Marie and Ash are lovely hosts”
“Good location close to town”
“Location, character and above all warm welcome from lovely hosts”
“Nice old cottage; two bed rooms; small kitchen with fridge, pots & pans; micro w…”
“Beautifully quiet location - lovely”
“The breakfast was beautifully presented , table cloth, napkins, crockery a delig…”
“Anne marie was very welcoming and made a great breakfast”
“Good breakfast and clean and comfortable rooms”
“Beautiful historical house, very quiet and clean”
Overview
Karamana Homestead, built in 1872, offers hosted accommodation and a self-catering cottage. Guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking is available on site. The guest rooms at Karamana Homestead have tea/coffee facilities and en suite bathrooms.There is also a private lounge and outdoor seating area. The guest lounge in the main house has a TV with access to Netflix and other streaming services. Karamana Homestead (1872) is located within a 5-minute drive from town where guests can enjoy a variety of restaurants and shops. The accommodation is 2.6 km from Driving Creek Railway and Potteries. New Chums Beach is 19.8 km away from the property. Auckland Airport is 70 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Michael
family_with_children
January 3, 2026
“A pleasant stay in a beautiful old time setting.”
Good location close to town.
Linster
couple
March 10, 2025
“Nice old cottage”
Nice old cottage; two bed rooms; small kitchen with fridge, pots & pans; micro wave
James
family_with_children
February 28, 2025
“A wonderful break, a high light of our trip to NZ”
Location, character and above all warm welcome from lovely hosts. A perfect escape from the hurly burly. Recommend it highly
Alan
couple
February 17, 2025
“Very pleasant stay in a lovely heritage property. Many thanks.”
Historic character of the property added to the local area and surroundings. Very well furnished with appropriate furniture. Very welcoming and helpful owners who are proud of the local heritage.
Helen M
family_with_children
January 29, 2025
“Lovely place to stay.”
Love this place! Ann-Marie and Ash are lovely hosts. We stayed in the cottage/barn (i.e. the original house, which was turned into a barn in 1872 when the main house was built, and then converted back to a cottage in later years), which is good for up to 4 people (incl kids). The shower was amazing; the cottage also had a full sized fridge, and a BBQ and outdoor furniture outside. Beautifully quiet location - lovely. A short walk to town across a sports field (or a <2min drive if inclement weather prevents comfortable walking)
sarah
family_with_children
January 22, 2025
“It was just right for our family stay .”
The breakfast was beautifully presented , table cloth, napkins, crockery a delight . Though I am not a fan of artifical flowers . The food was fresh and homemade
Alon
couple
January 4, 2025
“Cozy and comfortable stay with warm hosts.”
Ann-Marie and Ash are incredible hosts that provide a cozy experience at their well-taken care of homestead.
Shi
family_with_children
December 23, 2024
“Nice to stay”
Comfortable place to stay
Paul
couple
November 9, 2024
“Nice old place,great hosts so would definitely go back”
The old house and room we had were very nice.Anne marie was very welcoming and made a great breakfast.Ash was great for a knowledgeable conversation.
Charlie
couple
March 12, 2024
“Lovely town, excellent hosts and characterful property”
Excellent position and hosts. Good breakfast and clean and comfortable rooms. Lovely town and excellent food. Lots of good walking and spectacular views
Lucy Gibbs
couple
February 19, 2024
Ann-Marie and Ash couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome. We were upgraded to the self catering cottage which was superb! Lots of great suggestions for local beaches and walks.
Inge
family_with_children
February 10, 2023
“Lovely stay in a character cottage”
Lovely cottage with heaps of characters. Hosts were very friendly and welcoming.
Nancy
couple
December 29, 2022
“It’s a home away from home. We will definitely come back.”
Beautiful historical house, very quiet and clean. Few mins drive to town central. Ann-Marie and Ash (and their cats and house rabbit) are lovely and we love their stories. We stayed for 2 nights and loved waking up to the Tui singing. Breakfast was great, with fruit salad and home grown groceries and herbs. There are plenty of local restaurants and cafes nearby. We loved the PepperTree restaurant and Naughty Bean Coffee.
Adele
couple
July 29, 2022
“we were looking for a peaceful place to get away and the barn was lovely even saw a few cats and lots of birds great pla”
character location and peaceful
Anne
extended_group
January 17, 2022
“great hosts with a wealth of local knowledge. Very helpful and facilities were awesome. the location is perfect with an”
something different to other types of accommodation. loved the history
Adele
couple
June 24, 2021
“Will be back soon!”
The breakfast was amazing and well presented.
Guest
couple
April 27, 2021
Homely and great hosts
Cheryl
couple
April 6, 2021
“Quaint & Cozy Historical Home with exceptional hosts”
Hosts were absolutely wonderful, could not have been more pleasant or more helpful. Breakfast excellent Home quaint and cozy
Facilities
Activities
Walking tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Indoor fireplace
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Laundry, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping
Double Room with Private Bathroom - Adults only
Please note that children cannot be accommodated in this room type.
Double Room with Private Bathroom - Adults only
Please note that children cannot be accommodated in this room type.
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