Featuring a garden, Karamu Homestead offers accommodations in Karamu. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and free shuttle service. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the bed and breakfast's outdoor fireplace. With free Wifi, this bed and breakfast features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private balcony. Guests at Karamu Homestead will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karamu, like hiking. If you like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and canoeing are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. Waikato Stadium is 17 miles from Karamu Homestead, while Hamilton Gardens is 19 miles away. Hamilton Airport is 21 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
10
High score for Karamu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Howard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Real nice to stay out in the country where it was very peaceful and quiet
  • Tom
    United States United States
    Very nice clean facilities. Probably the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in since being in New Zealand. I didn’t want to get out of it in the morning.
  • Graham
    United States United States
    the views and the location were amazing. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. the cabin had everything you could need and more. if you want to experience the real New Zealand don’t miss Karamu Homestead.
  • Wayne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very comfortable and clean self-contained accomadation.
  • Krissy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely place to stay. Would definitely stay again. Really appreciated having the heater put on before I arrived.
  • Rosie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great coffee and breakfast, comfy bed, friendly hosts and farm animals
  • Lara
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Simple but had everything we needed. So much peace and quiet. Lovely place to relax and rest.
  • Imogen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hospitality, idyllic location and comfortable space
  • Debbie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic hosts - very well sized accommodation, peaceful & Karamu had everything plus more that we needed.
  • Athena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely farm stay, with very friendly hosts, who let us bring our puppy along! Lucia greeted us with cinnamon scones and coffee. Stu showed us around the property and we had a great chat. The accommodation had everything we needed - good cooking...

Hosted by Stewart & Lucia Best

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Stewart & Lucia Best
Rural bliss with the opportunity to stop or not as the mood takes. Fishing, Mountaineering, Beaches, Shops, Pies and cakes. All within a short drive from our place. Swimming holes too. We are pet friendly and everyone is welcome Luxury studio overlooking farmland with all day birdsong. We are Pet Friendly. We have two dogs and we welcome other hounds too. Make use of our firepit for those long summer nights. (Great for cooking too). 30 minutes to Raglan either by state highway 27 or take the picturesque drive over Fillery road and enjoy expasive vistas of hills and sea. 25 Minutes to Hamilton and the Base and 10 Minutes to Pirongia Village. Pirongia Mountain access within 10 minutes and several walkways right on our doorstep including the Te Araroa National Walking Trail literally across the road. 3 minutes to the local swimming holes and plenty of world renowned fly fishing. Mountain Bike trails are 10 minutes away on Pirongia Mountain. Waitomo Caves is a short drive away. Breakfast (cereal and toast, juice & great coffee) is provided. Seasonal farm grown fruit too at no extra cost. A cooked farmhouse breakfast is available upon request
We are a well travelled, laid back couple who enjoy life. We have dogs and cats and chooks and ducks, oh and some cattle. Life is good. We have now added a deck to the B&B so come sit and enjoy the tranquility.
Think traditional rural New Zealand with a luxurious twist. Plenty to do .. or not as your mood takes. Mountains and streams and cafes and pubs .. all close. 30 minutes to Raglan over the picturesque fillery road route. Kawhia is 1 hour.. waitomo as well Hamilton is 25 minutes.. shopping .. eating .. walking the river trails and the Te Araroa Trail is literally across the road from our drive way.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Karamu Homestead
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis equipment
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Fast free Wifi 94 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Karamu Homestead of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Karamu Homestead