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Newton Heights Bed and Breakfast embraces the best of Akaroa with all-day sun and spectacular views of the harbour, village and surrounding hills. This modern architecturally designed home, furnished in a warm eclectic style, welcomes you - as do your friendly but discreet hosts Gail and Brendon. ​ In the mornings, enjoy birdsong from native Tui, Bellbirds, and Kereru, and a leisurely complimentary breakfast of fresh coffee and croissants, organic homemade muesli or a full English breakfast, before exploring Akaroa. At night, unwind on your private terrace with a glass of wine, or enjoy the ambience of the shared terrace with its outdoor fire and spa pool. Newton Heights offers an exceptional bed and breakfast experience right in the heart of Akaroa. Guests love Gail and Brendon’s approach to accommodation and recommend them for couples and extended family. You could call it one of Akaroa’s worst-kept bed and breakfast secrets! Newton Heights is that rare luxury, a year-round sanctuary from the every-day, a warm, welcoming home-away-from-home.
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From the moment we arrived, we knew we'd love our stay at Newton Heights. Gail and Brendon greeted us warmly and we were immediately struck by the stunning beauty of this spot. The views are spectacular, the accommodations and the home are amongst the best I've seen, the breakfast is next level and the company is wonderful.
We stayed in the Bellbird room. This room had a super comfortable bed with a luxurious mattress topper that made it feel like you were sleeping on a cloud. The room had everything we needed: bottled water (still and sparking), daily fresh towels, robes, personal toiletries and even a little dish of chocolate treats. There was also a kettle for tea/coffee, but we didn't use this as we spent most of our time chatting with Bendon and Gail in the lovely living spaces.
Breakfast was world class. Gail makes everything from scratch: from the croissants to the jam and the tomato relish: all made in Gail's kitchen. I'd honestly rate this as one of the best breakfasts (if not possibly THE best breakfast) I've ever had.
We stayed 3 nights and were genuinely sad to leave. We arrived as strangers but left feeling like we'd made some genuinely good friends in Brendon and Gail.
It was the highlight of our trip to NZ and for anyone looking for a spot to base themselves in Akaroa, you won't be disappointed with Newton Heights.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Spend time getting know Brendon and Gail, they're wonderful people. If you need anything, just...
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Response from Gail Woods, Owner at Newton Heights Bed & Breakfast
Responded 19 Nov 2022
Wow what a fantastic review. We had so much fun, and we were very sad when you left. You both are charming, respectful, polite and loads of fun. Having people like you staying with us is what makes this so much fun. We can't wait to meet again; we really feel that we have made a genuine friendship with you both. Thank you for choosing us. We hope you have a fantastic Christmas and New year love Brendon & Gail
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A wonderful end to the trip with Gail and Brendon where everything was perfect from start to finish. A very well located place for an incredible view of the bay and the surrounding hills, already this was enough to rest and completely recharge your batteries. A warm welcome from our hosts interested in getting to know us and making us feel at home. Very functional room where we slept like kings. An excellent breakfast, hearty, lots of flavor and made with fresh, good quality ingredients (I am an agricultural producer and I know how to recognize freshness). We asked Gail to prepare a dinner for us which was memorable, everything was perfect and comparable to a fine restaurant meal. It’s handmade and with love. We had several tips for visits to Akaroa with Brendon. They love their part of the country and it shows. A lot of work and research into the little details to make the stay with them as wonderful as possible. Everything would deserve a rating of 10 out of 5. Thanks Gail and Brendon.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautifully appointed house being used as a luxury b&b with views of the Hills and waterfront. Hosts Gailand Brendon were amazing and very accommodating tending to your every need including a sensational breakfast. Recommend staying here to rest and recharge during your travels.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Landing at a Newton Heights after a long flight and a short drive from Christchurch to Acaroa was a blessing. I did not know what to expect, but was absolutely floored by the warm welcome and hospitality from Gail and Brendon who look after each and every guest personally. The rooms were clean, comfortable and the place has all the facilities including Wi-Fi. The hosts are extremely helpful and you could spend hours talking to them if you want to know more about the history. The town is quaint and there is enough to do in the area to keep you busy for at least 3-4 days without tiring yourself. I would highly recommend Newton Heights to anyone anytime.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â Summer is the time to visit the country. I would probably come back just after their winters or...
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Response from Gail Woods, Owner at Newton Heights Bed & Breakfast
Responded 24 Feb 2023
Sorry in the delay in replying, I have only just seen this. We loved having you and spending time with you. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us warm regards Brendon & Gail
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Welcoming and friendly hosts! Gail and Brendan are friendly and accommodating, as are the neighbours Liz and Jim who looked after us also during our stay. Breakfast and coffee is served to order and preference at a time to suit. The beds are comfortable and bedding is quality with a nice feel. We stayed in the fantail room however all rooms looked good and have their own bathroom attached. Stunning scenery from the property with panoramic views. Nice spa pool to relax in post hike! Great position, nice accommodation. Just a short 5-10 minutes walk down hill to Akaroa shops.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gail Woods, Owner at Newton Heights Bed & Breakfast
Responded 8 Jul 2021
Wow thank you so much for your kind words. It was so lovely meeting you both and we loved having you. We are so lucky with our guests we enjoy meeting them so much and love what we do. We hope your wee break was what you were looking for. We look forward to seeing you again
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My Husband and I had an Amazing experience with Gail and Brendon. They made us feel hugely welcome into their spectacular Home and we loved our stay immensely. Highly recommend 🥰
We stayed a total of two nights and felt comfortable and at ease in the gorgeous surroundings. Breakfast was delicious 😋
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Gail Woods, Owner at Newton Heights Bed & Breakfast
Responded 24 Feb 2023
Thank you so much, it was great fun having you both to stay. The therapy was appreciated, one problem at a time. We hope you have a great time for the rest of your trip, warm regards Brendon & Gail
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Brendon and Gail gave us a warm welcome when we arrived. The room was clean and had all the amenities needed. The breakfast was well prepared by Gail, and it was very delicious. They also recommended a good restaurant for our dinner, which was delicious too. We felt very impressive during our stay here.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gail Woods, Owner at Newton Heights Bed & Breakfast
Responded 10 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely comments.We loved meeting you both and spending time getting to know you. We hope the rest of your holiday went well warmest regards Brendon & Gail
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We are nearing the end of our 3 night stay at this beautiful Akaroa Bed and breakfast. Gail and Brendan are the consummate hosts. We have been made to feel so welcome in their beautiful home. It’s an architectural masterpiece and filled with wonderful collectables , many of them sourced in France. Decor throughout is to a very high standard. The bedrooms are beautiful and the beds so comfortable. Whenever we returned back to the house Gail greeted us with an offer of coffee, tea or wine. Brendan was an excellent tour guide giving us many ideas of places to visit. Last but not least are the most amazing breakfasts served on the terrace overlooking the harbour. The freshest of home grown ingredients used to make the most delicious food. This is a place that we have rarely come across in terms of a complete experience. We highly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gail Woods, Owner at Newton Heights Bed & Breakfast
Responded 8 Jul 2021
Hi Julie I am sorry I am so late to respond I have only just found the trip advisor reviews. Thank you for your wonderful comments we both really enjoyed having you both to stay it was a real pleasure for us. Having guests like you is what makes running a B and B so much fun
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Has a great reputation for their modern Bed and Breakfast and they now have 3 new apartments in their portfolio.
This was our first ever visit to Akaroa and the apartment we had was 5 Star, from the meet and greet from Gail and Brendon to the fresh Croissants in the morning everything was perfect.
Nice views on the hill just out of the town and very close to the amazing new Caldera Estate Restaurant and Winery which is a must do whilst in Akaroa.
Enjoy!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Gail and Brendon who run Newton Heights are the most wonderful hosts you can imagine. We were absolutely blown away by their bespoke multi-million dollar architectualy designed home when walking in. This is style and luxury in big measures and then there is that view......
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gail Woods, Owner at Newton Heights Bed & Breakfast
Responded 8 Jul 2021
Hi Will sorry about late response I couldn’t get into my trip advisor. Just as well my cooking is better than my computer skills. It was a joy having you both so many laughs and you were wonderful guests. We would love to see you both again
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"Spend time getting know Brendon and Gail, they're wonderful people. If you need anything, just ask. Bendon and Gail are very eager for you to enjoy your stay."
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PRICE RANGE
$353 - $514 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionAkaroa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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