Walnut Lodge B&B

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Walnut Lodge B&B in Matamata offers family rooms with garden or mountain views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an outdoor play area, tennis equipment hire, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, vegetarian, or vegan breakfast is served daily, featuring juice and fruits. Breakfast in the room and special diet menus cater to diverse preferences. Convenient Location: Located 35 mi from Hamilton Airport, the property is highly rated for its breakfast, host, and room cleanliness. Activities such as hiking and cycling are nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Katalina
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything. We were in Studio 2. So beautifully set up, everything was immaculately set up, beds comfy, self contained and atmosphere was peaceful and quiet. The hosts Mia & Michael were just amazing and accommodating. It felt like a home away...”
Joy
Australia Australia
“Peaceful location. Yummy breakfast. Very comfortable bed.”
Maria
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location, lovely accommodation. Breakfast was yummy. Really enjoyed meeting you Mia all the best Karl and Maria.”
Andrew
United States United States
“Wonderful place, very nice and clean. Short drive to Hobbiton as well”
Jessie
United States United States
“Lovely little apartment! Perfect for an overnight in the area. Quite comfy, good breakfast, and it was clean. Great location for Hobbiton. The gardens are beautiful and the pup Hunter was a doll. Also, Michael's archery lesson was so much fun! We...”
Agnes
United States United States
“The property is lovely and a close proximity to downtown, Hobbiton, about an hour and a half drive to Hell’s Gate in Rotorua. Our breakfast tray was brought to us the night of our arrival with different selection of cereals, fruits, yogurt, juice...”
Laurie
United States United States
“The breakfast was very good, many choices. The location was off the main highway so was very quiet with a view of the gardens.”
Anderson
United States United States
“If you're visiting Hobbiton, or the area, this is the perfect place to stay. The host went out of her way to drive us into town and made sure I had breakfast for my special dietary needs. They even had an option for archery (weather dependent). I...”
Rob
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location in semi-rural environment. The cottage was very comfortable”
Wyin
Singapore Singapore
“Great B&B stay! Very clean and comfortable accommodation with full guest amenities: felt safe. Very hospitable host. Presented with generous breakfast spread and the most delicious home made cookies! Short driving distance to dining locations; not...”

Hosted by Your hosts: Michael, Mia & our sons

10
Host Review Score
Your hosts: Michael, Mia & our sons
​The modern and comfortable décor of Walnut Lodge, coupled with the picturesque surroundings, will ensure you that your stay in the Waikato is a very unique experience and the perfect escape at any time of the year. The Lodge is your ideal bed and breakfast choice, enjoy the rural setting with views to the Kaimai ranges, as well as rolling countryside with beautiful sunsets, you will understand the true meaning of serenity and relaxation. ​ Each individual studio has its own bathroom, kitchenette, separate spacious living room and dining, contemporary in design with all the modern comforts one would expect. Complimentary continental breakfast provisions are included with a selection of cereals, yoghurt, jams, fresh bread, juice, teas and freshly ground coffee. *Gluten Free breakfast available - request on booking You are welcome to pick fruit from our trees; depending on the season we have lemons, plums, feijoas, apples, mandarins, blueberries, tangelos and pears. Perfect place to relax and watch the beautiful sunsets over the extended gardens and rolling pasture. You may like to take a stroll through the extended gardens.
We are an active family who enjoy the outdoors. We will be able to assist you if you are interested in a beautiful walk; enjoying the NZ great outdoors. Mia makes handmade, beautiful and delightfully different glass beaded jewellery. Michael is self-employed in Real Estate Sales
Our local attractions: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour is under 15 mins drive from our property or alternatively take the Hobbiton bus from the Matamata i-site under 5 mins drive from Walnut Lodge. Local walking tracks - Wairere Warerfalls, Maungatautari's Santuary Mountain, Te Waihou walkway & Centennial Drive, just to mention a few. Firth Tower Museum, located in Matamata Great cafe's & eateries to be enjoyed in the local town, Matamata Relax in the beautiful Te Aroha Mineral Spa's or the Natural Hot Springs of the Okoroire Hotel or the Opal Hot Springs. Swim zone Matamata – local swimming complex Matamata Golf Club, Walton Golf Club, Okoroire Golf Club, Tirau Golf Club - all located a within 20 mins drive of Walnut Lodge Matamata Race Club Gliding in Matamata Matamata is very central in the Waikato - under 1 hours drive to Beautiful white beaches of Tauranga, Geo thermal activity in Rotorua, Hamilton Gardens or Zoo.
Languages spoken: English,Dutch

Area info

Amenities of Walnut Lodge B&B

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Walnut Lodge B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

You will be contacted by the property to arrange payment.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.