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Fossil Coast B&B

173 Waihi Road, 4610 Hawera, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>313</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen with a stove and white cabinets at Fossil Coast B&B in Hawera
a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and a window at Fossil Coast B&B in Hawera
a white house with a porch and a yard at Fossil Coast B&B in Hawera
a bedroom with a bed and a table and windows at Fossil Coast B&B in Hawera
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Fossil Coast B&B

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
313 reviews

Located in Hawera, Fossil Coast B&B provides accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a barbecue and mountain views. All rooms include a Smart TV and an en suite bathroom. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Fossil Coast B&B offers a sun terrace. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Tawhiti Museum is 3.6 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Hawera
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vowell
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “10/10 lovely accommodation. Very clean and comfortable. Helpful friendly hosts.”
  • Christine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “This is a beautiful place - i have stayed here a number of times. The hosts are excellent, abd if you elect to have breakfast, it's a fabulous breakfast The rooms are beautifully presented, each with an ebsuite bathroom.. I have enjoyed...”
  • Moana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Excellent place to stay, I booked the family unit and a queen suite, my elderly parents and aunty stayed in the family unit and were really comfortable and enjoyed their stay, I thoroughly enjoyed the queen suite, both were suite and unit were...”
  • Moana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Excellent place to stay, the facilities and the host were great, I would definitely recommend and would definitely book again, thank you very much for a lovely stay”
  • Phil_douglas
    Australia Australia
    “Nice, clean and well provisioned room in a lovingly restored home. The room had a new, modern ensuite and a range of bedding to ensure the comfort of any guests. James was an interesting and pleasant host.”
  • Tepania
    Australia Australia
    “It is my 2nd time staying here but this time we got the family room! What a great space for 4 adults ... The location is spot on to be able to walk into town if you need to ... Local to King Edward Park, the sports hub, the pool, a gym, sporting...”
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Comfy bed in a beautifully renovated villa. Spacious with a decent sized bathroom with plenty of hot water and lovely fluffy towels. Lovely owners who waited up till we arrived due to transport delays and a nice cuddle from Sam their beautiful dog.”
  • Trish
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The breakfast was above expectations. It was self help with milk, bread, fruit, jams, coffee and teas etc in abundance. The unit we were in was separate from the house and reasonably self contained. We had a very cold spell while there but we were...”
  • Carol
    Australia Australia
    “Close to everything Very nice rooms ,clean and lovely kitchen,bathrooms”
  • Lyn
    Australia Australia
    “So welcoming and all the extra little touches really added to our stay. Our host went above and beyond. Highly recommend you stay here on your travels. You won’t be disappointed. Thankyou for all your thoughtfulness .”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Gillian and James

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Gillian and James
A modernized Kiwi Villa with loads of charm is where you can relax in our lovely corner of the world. We welcome you to enjoy the fantastic views of Mt Taranaki from our deck and garden. Close to the town center, we welcome all visitors to our home in this amazing region, be it for business or pleasure, and will do our best to ensure that you will have a comfortable stay while respecting your privacy. Sam, our Belgian Shepherd also lives here, although very vocal when greeting guests - it is his way of saying hello. He looks like a big black woolf, but looks are deceptive!! he loves people and the attention he attracts.
Having moved away from Auckland to live in Hawera, on the amazing West Coast of Taranaki .........(New Zealand's best-kept secret!!) James and I (Gillian) wanted to create a place where visitors would enjoy staying during their travels. We love meeting people of different cultures as well as New Zealanders from other parts of NZ - enjoying walks with our dog Sam, getting together with family, music, going to the movies, Indian food (Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Fish n Chips......to name just a few food types), traveling and life in general : ) We are new in the hospitality business and became operational in 2018.
There are many places of interest within an hours radius. Locally, visit King Edward Park, a beautiful park With lovely gardens, a lake and great playground area for children. Near the Lake is a statue of the character, " Wendy Darling" from Peter Pan, by JM Barrie. There are BBQ tables with bench seats - ideal for a nice picnic. Next Door is the Hawera Aquatic Centre, open all year round and has a 25 m indoor heated and learners pool , also a 50 m outdoor pool, toddlers’ splash park, thermal pool, and hydro-slide. Hawera has two supermarkets, cafes with great coffee and food, restaurants and sports bars. Take in a movie at Hawera Cinema, which has two theaters with comfortable standard and deluxe seating. For the adventurous climb the 215 steps of the Hawera Water Tower to enjoy amazing views. There are Enjoyable walks within a 10 to 45 mins drive from Fossil Coast B & B - the new coastal walk to Waihi Beach, which is stunning and rugged. Lake Rotokare, 12 Kms east of Eltham - walk around the lake while admiring native flora and bird life. Golfing enthusiasts will enjoy the scenery from the excellent local golf clubS within half hours drive.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fossil Coast B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Fossil Coast B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Fossil Coast B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Fossil Coast B&B

  • The prices at Fossil Coast B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Fossil Coast B&B is 0.7 miles from the centre of Hawera. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Fossil Coast B&B include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Fossil Coast B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Fossil Coast B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Fossil Coast B&B is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.