Bay Guesthouse - Luxury Accommodation

"Wow! We spent 3 weeks travelling between New Zealand & Sydney with our 5.5-year-old daughter and stayed at over 15 different Guest Houses/Hotels and it's safe to say that by far our favourite was Bay Guesthouse which should not be overlooked by anyone visiting this part of the country. This is an exceptional hidden gem. For anyone wishing to spend time in & around Havelock North then you would be hard pushed to find anywhere like The Bay Guesthouse. I can't tell you the number of people who have been asking us about the pictures we took here as they are breathtaking. We were so lucky to spend our Christmas there, which was nothing short of magical & will treasure the memories. The Hosts: You will not find nicer & more accommodating hosts than Armando & Marianne! They were simply out of this world. They've put their heart & souls into delivering an amazing experience for anyone who chooses to stay with them. You can not help but to immediately fall in love with Armando & Marianne. They were like long lost friends who we straight away able to joke with & we felt an automatic connection. Just the kindest & most interesting people. Because we stayed with them over Christmas we were also fortunate enough to meet the whole family who is equally as great as their parents not to mention exceptionally talented chefs & table display designers ;-) The Guesthouse: You can not help but be blown away by the location & design of the guesthouse. I spent time talking to Armando & Marianne about how they designed & built the house themselves, which left me even more amazed. Without a shadow of a doubt, they should have been featured on Grand Designs. The views are simply spectacular from pretty much any room. Each bedroom was extremely comfortable and had all the amenities you could need & who wouldn't want to wake up to those kinds of ocean views. With the amazing location, it's only a short drive down to Waimarama Beach which is a truly beautiful beach to picnic on & explore. If you want to go a little further away then Ocean's beach isn't too far away which was also great. The Food: Because we stayed over Christmas we not only got to enjoy the daily breakfast - which is to die for, but we also got a first-class dinner prepared for us on Christmas Eve. To give context only 2 days earlier we had dined at the Craggy Range restaurant which was great, but honestly did not compare to the meal we had with Armando & Marianne which was exceptional, and I don't say that often. Thank you, Armando, Marianne, Sabrina & Fabian for welcoming us into your house the way that you did. Leaving your guesthouse was without a shadow of a doubt the worst thing & I hope we can return again one day. We were so fortunate to have found the Bay Guesthouse especially Armando & Marianne!"

"My wife and I have just had an amazing weekend stay at Bay Guesthouse. Unable to travel overseas we decided to explore New Zealand further, and what a gem we found. The setting was outstanding, as good as anything we have seen around the world, and the facilities complemented the amazing views. What made our stay most special was the hospitality shown to us by the hosts Marianne and Armando. They were welcoming, obliging and waited on us with no task too small or too big. The food they provided was nothing short of outstanding. We could not have asked for anything more than this and highly recommend a stay at Bay Guesthouse to everyone. We feel extremely lucky to have experienced this and cannot wait to go back. Thank you, Armando and Marianne."

"The bride and groom invited their parents to share an evening with them at the Bay Guesthouse, where they were staying, for a post wedding celebratory dinner. A sublime experience awaited us, one we will treasure for may years to come. Armando & Marianne welcomed us on arrival for an afternoon & evening out of this world. Incredible beach and sea views with landscapes that went as far as the eye could see from different aspects of the beautifully designed guesthouse. The sea and the land are very cleverly drawn into the guesthouse in so many ways. Tranquility and privacy abounds in this amazing Bay Guesthouse, so much so that when you sit in the "Glasshouse" lounge it washes over you....a total relax lounge! Our hosts prepared and served us a 3 course meal by candlelight, that was worthy of the highest praise possible - a sublime dining experience! A "wow" atmosphere! Armando and Marianne are hosts extraordinaire! You are welcomed into their Guesthouse with warmth, you are cared and catered for to the highest level, a total sublime experience. We only wish it was the parents staying in the accommodation too! We're planning on a parent stay after this amazing taste of the Bay Guesthouse! It was an act of love from the bride and groom to invite their parents to join them for an evening and it was a privilege to enjoy Armando and Marianne's hospitality and exquisite Bay Guesthouse."

"We visited Bay Guesthouse with our good friends. The Captains House was perfect for 2 couples. The accommodation is superb with extremely well thought out extras and very high end amenities and furnishings. The place is simply stunning and was far beyond our expectations. The pictures do not so it justice. The views are magnificent. Armando and Marianne were wonderful hosts. Anticipating our every need. From appy’s on arrival to 2 amazing dinners on the terrace and yummy breakfasts— all was delicious With incredible attention to detail. We would love to have stayed longer. We will be back. I could not more highly recommend the Bay Guesthouse. We are discerning travellers and always book higher end accommodation. This is superb. You will not be disappointed."

"We had the most fantastic stay with Armando and Marianne just before Christmas, 2019. Of 3 weeks travelling throughout New Zealand, our stay at the Bay Guesthouse was by far the most memorable. The views are spectacular, the house extremely comfortable and very luxurious and the hosts, truly welcoming. Our children are still talking about Armando's breakfast pancakes and we all really appreciated the Christmas decorations which made us feel very festive. I cannot recommend the Bay Guesthouse highly enough, it is a very special place."