Reviews of Manakau House The Old Manakau Hotel 1920
Honi Taipua Street 39, 5573 Manakau, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLovely building, where the interior has either been sympathetically restored or lovingly cared for
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCool place to stay. Great hosts. Was exactly as I thought it would be, great character. I thought it was fairly quiet, bearing in mind it's close to the main highway. Clean, warm and good location for me. Thanks.
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNA
Bed was a little uncomfortable
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNo breakfast supplied
Been offered food would have been nice
Breakfast can be supplied prior to checking-in.
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLoved the old building, filled with furnishings to suit the age and style, and well maintained. Showed hints of a grand past. Very friendly and helpful owner.
I would have loved to experience Manakau House with more guests, with an open bar and kitchen. Could have been a heap of fun. Sadly, we were the only guests.
Thanks for staying with us. We do have groups of friends that book in with us, maybe put a group together for an occasion.
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGot a late booking on very short notice, we would have been sleeping in our car if not for the extremely helpful owners
Glad we could help.
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were very warm, welcoming, and helpful. They accommodated my needs and all my requests. My bed was very comfortable, and I slept blissfully in my room, with facilities very close by.
This location is set near the railway tracks and main road, but the noise is obsolete as it is soundless within the facility/building. Set in the middle of Levin and Otaki, options are available for food and shopping.
Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewClean, comfortable, quiet, well provisioned. Very pleasant staff.
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat set up and ambience.
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewMuesli and milk provided, delicious. Charming historical building with lots of character.
Reviewed: 23 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBuilding a great old lady that was given the decor of its period. Lots of eclectic furniture and decor. Looks like a project that has potential to be successful. Host welcoming and helpful advising a great place to get food locally.
Thank you for staying. Yes, it's an ongoing project. Always plenty to keep us busy. Regards Mischelle and Graeme
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewA charming place to stay, roughly half way between Levin and Otaki. Easy to get to either to find food. Less than an hour from Wellington ferry terminals but with better weather. The shared kitchenette was cosy and had everything we needed for breakfast.
Reviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewRestored old hotel
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe old place had lots of potential, history
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewFabulous staff - friendly and knowledgeable. Very accommodating to our needs as cycle tourists.
I would have loved to see the pub operating. But the food options across the road were very good.
Was lovely to meet you both. Glad you enjoyed your stay and trust the weather and roads were kind.
Reviewed: 25 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewVery dog friendly with a fenced area at back. Large lounge area. Easy to find. Historic building and good facilities. Really friendly host. Great bed.
Stairs are a bit steep
Reviewed: 23 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe house war old but very mystik and romantik.
the sink in the kitchen doesent work and need to be cleand.
Thank you for the feedback on the sink. We've tried so hard to unblock it :(