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Located on the water's edge, this boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi access, ensuite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. Guests can relax in the gardens, or on the verandahs with harbour views. Originally built in 1861 and completely restored in 2009, The Old Oak features modern bathrooms, heating, and air conditioning and kitchenettes in each luxury suite. Each room includes tea/coffee making facilities, luxury bathroom amenities, hairdryers, and bathrobes. The Old Oak Boutique Hotel features a colonial-inspired garden, petanque court, and a courtyard patio. The restaurants and cafes of Mangonui village are within a 5-minute walk. Doutbless Bay beaches are only 5 minutes’ drive away.
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Lovely and historic hotel in a charming place in the Northlands. Hosts are excellent and helpful. Comfortable beds and spacious room supplied with coffees, teas, and lovely bath items. We feel like we are visiting friends in their fine home.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed at the Old Oak as a base to explore Northland over the Christmas holidays. Great location to visit all Northland's attractions and plenty of food and drink options all within an easy walk. Room was clean, comfortable and of good quality with harbour / garden views from the private deck. Perfect for sundowners. Hosts were excellent providing local advice in a friendly manner and happy to accommodate us if we had a request/question. Would definitely recommend it (have already done so) and book again if in the area.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Talk to the host, they know the area and local facilities well.
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Just as advertised, lovely historic hotel that has been converted to just a few stunning rooms. Our suite had everything we needed, superb bed and comfy mattress. Views over the garden and bay. Truly only a 5 minute stroll along the board walk to town with shops, cafe's and restaurants. Our hosts, Jennifer and Justin were knowledgeable and friendly. Absolutely loved our stay here.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We loved our stay at The Old Oak in Mangonui. It’s such a relaxed spot for anyone touring the far north, quiet but with easy access to the local shops and cafes. The suite we stayed in was ideal to come back to and chill after busy days and Justin and Jennifer were welcoming and informative hosts. The rooms were beautifully set up with everything we could have wished for; stunning harbour views and access to a very pretty cottage garden. Will be top of our list for our next Northland trip.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A real gem! My husband and I spent 3 nights at The Old Oak, and have nothing but good things to say. We had a first floor room with a view (hello stunning sunrise over the harbour) and a balcony on two sides. The rooms were stylishly appointed, clean and comfy. Jennifer and Justin, the hosts, were great! Both were very friendly and helpful. Justin had all info on things to see and do on our trip up to Cape Reinga, even lending us a chilly bin for the day, and I loved that Jennifer greeted me by name one morning (how often do you get that at a hotel?). We would definitely recommend The Old Oak and would not hesitate to visit again. To Justin and Jennifer …. Thank you, it was a stay to remember :-)
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jennifer M, Owner at The Old Oak Boutique Hotel
Responded 26 Sept 2023
Wow, thank you! It was a pleasure being your hosts, and absolutely wonderful to know you had a great stay =) Warm regards, from your hosts, J&J
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I had the pleasure of staying one night at The Old Oak Hotel Mangonui in May 2023 for business. What a beautiful place, everything from the view, comfort, space, cleanliness and location far exceeded my expectations - and my expectations were high. The hotel is a credit to the owners who themselves are a great couple, very friendly and only too happy to offer recommendations for meals and local attractions. I stayed in the Ruru room, which was on the second floor with a veranda and incredible harbour view. The shower had amazing pressure fyi. I was so impressed, I will be recommending this hotel and coming back with my family. Regards Fi Lilley
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Make sure you stay longer than one day and bring someone to share it with.
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Our last night after an amazing month in New Zealand. We spent a lot of time finding this location and deciding to book the room. We arrived a tad late, 7:15ish pm. Rang the bell, rang the bell again and the proprietor was so incredibly rude. Said that he saw us in town earlier, impossible we just arrived, and refused to let us stay. Never in my life have I been treated this way! Unacceptable!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Avoid this hotel
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Response from Jennifer M, Owner at The Old Oak Boutique Hotel
Responded 2 Jun 2023
Turned up after hours with no prior arrangement to do so. Before being greeted, entered property and intruded on another guest's verandah. Belligerent and aggressive at the door, trespassed from the property before ever checking in.
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We stayed one night at the Old Oak, drove for a while and planned to find a hotel on the west coast of New Zealand, retreated to the Old Oak, and decided to stay a third night, each time in a different room. It was a real find. Not much to look at on the outside (sorry, Jennifer!), but the rooms inside are beautiful. The water is right across the street, and there are restaurants a lovely 5-10 minute walk away. Convenient parking. Cannot recommend this wonderful place enough. And Jennifer and Justin are the nicest, sweetest most helpful hosts ever. (PS: have breakfast at the nearby Little Kitchen.)
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jennifer M, Owner at The Old Oak Boutique Hotel
Responded 7 Jun 2023
You got to see all that we have to offer! Three rooms in three nights. It was an absolute pleasure to be your hosts. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Best wishes, from J&J
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My husband and I spent three nights at the Old Oak - we wish it was longer. The suite was gorgeous, immaculate, and had all those touch's that really make a venue special (amazing pillows/bed, beautiful soaps, thoughtful items in the mini kitchen). Jenifer and Justin were wonderful hosts with good suggestions on what to do, see and where to eat in the town. Loved it!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jennifer Huebert, Owner at The Old Oak Boutique Hotel
Responded 6 Feb 2023
Wow - thank you, Caroline! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback about the beds and amenities are much appreciated. All the best, J&J
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Jennifer and Justin welcomed us upon arrival and obviously run a well cared for property. Attention to detail is apparent and they were very helpful with respect local F&B as well as making our stay as comfortable as possible.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip:Tonga suite!
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Response from Jennifer Huebert, Owner at The Old Oak Boutique Hotel
Responded 8 Jan 2023
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! It was absolutely lovely to have you as our guests. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, much appreciated, and we hope you'll visit again.
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$217 - $274 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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New ZealandNorth IslandNorthland RegionMangonui
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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