Reviews of Hidden Gem in Oaklands 4 stars
18 Oak Place Poraiti, 4112 Napier, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis is a lovely quiet place to stay. Very close to where my family are. Breakfast is great and the homely touches make it more personal.
Thanks very much for choosing to stay with us again. You're welcome. We appreciate your lovely feedback.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe host is really friendly and considerate. We arrived late and she offered late checkout. We felt so cared when we arrived around 10pm and get into a warm room and bed.
It was a bit hard for us to get into the property at the first but it probably because it was so dark and we couldn’t open the gate properly.
You're welcome. Thank you for your review. We really appreciate your feedback.
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPrice was a considerable factor, Having breakfast in room was nice and plenty if it. Shower was awesome.
A bit light outside at night with lights on but we managed
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback.
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHad everything we need with lots of little bonuses, so welcoming & such a lovely/attentive host
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We really appreciate it and look forward to accomadating you again.
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGood sized room, with large bathroom. Good parking with easy access.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. All the best with your travels, and we hope to see you again.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and comfortable with a great Continental breakfast. Lisa was very friendly and accommodating, giving us the option of an extended morning in bed, but we had to get going for the long road ahead of us. Would definitely stay here again.
It's certainly not walking distance from town, but it's only 10mins in the car.
We really appreciate your great review. Thanks very much, we look forward to accomadating you again.
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewclean, quiet
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat property with all the facilities you need! Quiet location and great host!
Nothing!
Thank you for your review. We really appreciate your great feedback. We look forward to seeing you again.
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery spacious and beautifully designed apartment with everything one requires. Very calm and secluded place. Own outdoor place for having the nice breakfast. Lisa let us borrow bikes without cost for s tour to the vineyards.
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We really appreciate your wonderful feedback. It has been a pleasure talking with you. Safe travels back to Sweden. All the best, Lisa
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe were very happy with the great selection of breakfast - we loved the home baked pikelets and muffins.
There was nothing we did not llike!
Thanks very much for your wonderful review. We really appreciate your lovely feedback and hope to see you both again. All the best Lisa
Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewNice location and quiet place
Reviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe room was clean, comfortable and as described on Booking.com
Host was not very welcoming
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast options were very good. A nice selection of spreads , and choice of what type of breakfast. The bed was very comfortable and the unit very warm . Everything was very clean and the "Rain" shower was pretty cool. Outside was pleasant to sit and have a coffee, in sight of nice gardens. The location was very cool, nice and quiet and pretty.
We could have had longer time away available ...lol, But Maybe next time. We used an outside chair ( plastic ) for my wife to sit in the shower, maybe a stool of sorts in the shower would be cool, if someone is disabled... having said that , it is not a complaint, merely a suggestion .
Thanks very much for your wonderful review. We appreciate your feedback. Great idea. All the best Lisa
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was excellent, as described, cereal, juice, tea, coffee, bread and home made muffin. The host is super, friendly, helpful and considerate. Cant fault my experience. Very happy I chose to stay.
Nothing to complain about. I only stayed one night but It would have been a great place to stay for a week. I was driving and cycling so I got to see the area. I’d have liked to spend longer but time didn’t permit. I’d definitely stay there again if I return to Napier.
Thanks very much for your excellent review. We really appreciate your great feedback. We look forward to seeing you again. All the best, Lisa
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable and awesome space felt homely. Nice and private too.
Thanks very much for your awesome review. We look forward to seeing you again.
Reviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery clear instructions on how to access the property and the key via the lock box; breakfast was available for us so everything was ready when we arrived. Bonus pikelets were delivered just after we arrived xx super lovely! Very private space.
Thanks a lot for your lovely review. We appreciate your great feedback. We look forward to seeing you again
Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great with thoughtful touches. Substantial continental breakfast options. Bathroom was really classy. AC and WIFI all good. Excellent communication with host.
Not really anything that comes to mind.
Thanks very much for your excellent feedback. We look forward to seeing you both again. All the best, Lisa