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Bayview Valley Lodge, Boutique, Boutique Bed & Breakfast, 5 Star Accommodation in Whitianga, and overlooking the Historic Wharekaho Valley and the Pacific Ocean. We offer a choice of two suites, the Tui Suite and the Kupe Suite, both contemporary in their character, whilst being stylish and well-appointed. Each suite offers full Valley and Ocean Views, is spacious in design and individual in character with fine toiletries and linens for total comfort. Our emphasis is on your privacy, comfort, and relaxation with the personal touch from your hosts, which truly makes a difference and ensures a memorable stay. Each Suite is located on separate floors for total privacy. Our state-of-the-art Hot Spa Pool with two massage loungers, and a pair of Lovers Seats offers you a seat with stunning views of the Valley and the Pacific Ocean by day and the Stars and Milky Way by night. We offer private bookings for Spa. We look forward to welcoming you to Bayview Valley Lodge. David Hall - Your Host
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Charming
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese
Location
19a Tarapatiki Drive Ohuka Park, Whitianga 3510 New Zealand
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Bayview Valley Lodge is lauded by guests for its impressive range of amenities, including stunning vistas and a much-appreciated hot tub. The atmosphere of the lodge earns accolades for its breathtaking Mercury Bay views and cozy furnishings, enhancing an unforgettable stay.
Luxurious and comfortable rooms with exceptional views are often highlighted by visitors, further asserting the lodge's reputation for providing great value. Moreover, the personalized, warm service delivered by the host garners consistent praise, with the delicious breakfasts and insightful local knowledge being the icing on the cake.
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What a find. Nestled in the hills above Whitianga with amazing views is this gem of a boutique bed and breakfast accommodation. David, the owner was attentive without being intrusive to ensure our privacy. Our room was thoughtfully designed with everything needed for our stay. Added touches of PJ'S dressing gown and slippers plus towels for the beach were great. Our breakfast table beautifully laid looking out across the bay with the smell of homemade bread was a fantastic start to our day exploring. We used the hot pool one evening which David had prepared with the added touch of some prepared fruit and water for us. Nothing was too much trouble for David from setting up crockery/cutlery in our room so we could have a takeaway meal to doing some washing for us. David had thought of everything to ensure the highest quality bed and breakfast experience.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from David Hall, Owner at Bayview Valley Lodge
Responded 12 Feb 2023
Dear Karen thank you so much for the beautiful review of your stay, it was indeed a pleasure to meet you both, and am delighted that you enjoyed your stay. It is a pleasure to be a host and our job is to provide every facility, whilst allowing our guests their privacy. Our thanks and enjoy the remainder of your time in New Zealand and a safe flight home. Kind Regards David and Adriano
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David's hospitality and local knowledge is outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Bayview Lodge and can't wait to return. Wrapped around the location are superb views with stunning sunrises over the ocean. The accommodation is very well appointed, quiet and extremely comfortable, with the restaurants, beaches and walks a short drive away. No detail is left untouched. Oh and oh those wonderful breakfasts on the terrace! Thank you David.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Hall, Owner at Bayview Valley Lodge
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Matt, Thank you both for taking the time to review your stay at Bayview Valley Lodge, it was a joy to meet you and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, the views of the Pacific Ocean with sunsets and sunrises, are a delight. We always feel that Breakfast is a great way to start your day and thus we make the effort to lay a beautiful table and assist in daily planning to maximize all our guests can see and do during their stay. We very much look forward to your return stay and in the meantime wish you both all the very best. David and Adriano
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We have just departed from Bayview Valley Lodge after a perfect 5 night stay. It was a wonderful start to our honeymoon and we absolutely loved the beautiful views, personal touches, delightful meals and comfortable accommodation on offer. Thank you to David for your kindness and looking after us so attentively, we have never felt more calm, relaxed and rested. It was everything we needed and more. The spa pool was an added bonus and certainly needed after exploring and driving around the beautiful areas during the day.
This place is a piece of heaven in such a beautiful part of the world and would reccomend to anyone looking to visit New Zealand for pure luxury and excellent hospitality.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from David Hall, Owner at Bayview Valley Lodge
Responded 28 Jan 2025
Thank you Lauren for your kind review, it was a pleasure to meet you both and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that we helped make the start of your Honeymoon in New Zealand the perfect place. We wish you an amazing Honeymoon. Our Kind Regards David and Adriano
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David and Adriano have created a real refuge. Wonderful hillside location, sensational view, spacious terrace. The house is in great shape and is run with passion. Our suite (living room and bedroom with bay view) was cozy and lovingly furnished. Even from the bathroom you have a great view of the very well-kept garden. Our area was completely private and very quiet. The breakfast leaves nothing to be desired. Lunch is unnecessary. David and Adriano are always there when you need them, give valuable tips for excursions and restaurants and are simply fantastic hosts. Outstanding! All of the awards they have received are well deserved.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip:Alles großartig. Allerdings braucht man ein Auto.
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Me and my partner went for a romantic getaway during the long weekend and we ended up feeling like king and queen. David, our amazing host, made everything perfect from the way the room was set up, to the privacy and the amazing breakfast. The location of the house is amazing and you feel like you are waking up in heaven with the sun rising just in the window at your feet. David made us feel really welcomed and he was always making sure we were having an amazing time and he recommended us amazing hidden gems to see around. When you want to use the hot tube, you can have the whole garden for yourself which we found amazing for a romantic getaway. David also set up water, glasses, ice and fresh slices of lemon for us to drink inside. I can definitely say that it was the most perfect accommodation I’ve found so far in New Zealand and I’m looking forward to go again!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from David Hall, Owner at Bayview Valley Lodge
Responded 27 Sept 2022
Dear Valentina and R, It was my pleasure to welcome you both to Bayview Valley Lodge, and am so delighted you enjoyed your stay and that you were able to enjoy, the peace and tranquility of your suite, the lodge, and our gardens. The Hot Spa Pool has been located to maximize the view and being able to book it exclusively for each of our guest's suites during their stay, indeed makes this private and romantic. We thank you for taking the time to review your stay and very much look forward to you visiting again some day. My Kind Regards David Hall - Host
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Absolutly gorgeous suite with views to die for. David was incredibly accomodating and went out of his way to make our stay amazing. The bed was very comfortable and the sitting room was set out nicely. Breakfast was beautiful, a good selection of food set out professionally. The spa was set at a great temperature and the water and fruit platter was a special touch. David has made his home into a lucious place to stay, he has a wealth of knowledge about the local area and helps to book great dining and experiences for you. We highly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Room Tip:Stunning location but was tricky to find in the dark. You will need to drive to go anywhere.
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Response from David Hall, Owner at Bayview Valley Lodge
Responded 5 May 2023
Dear Kylie, it was a joy to meet you both and we are delighted that you enjoyed our Tui Suite and that you found everything to be the all to make it the perfect stay. We strive to give the best in terms of service to all our guests, and we are most fortunate to share this beautiful place with our guests. Look forward to seeing you both again someday. Our Kind Regards David and Adriano
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We spent three wonderful days at Bayview Valley Lodge in March 2024. David is a host with heart and soul. You can see and feel this when you enjoy the generous, delicious and freshly prepared breakfast at the table laid with great attention to detail. The spacious room with sofa, the bathroom with high-quality toiletries and the wonderful view of Mercury Bay leaves nothing to be desired. Thanks to David's recommendations and detailed tips on excursions, we were able to fully enjoy the beauty of the beaches and nature in the surrounding area. The absolute highlight, however, was when David invited us to dinner with friends of his and cooked a specialty from Calabria. We will remember this evening for a long time to come. Many thanks David!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from David Hall, Owner at Bayview Valley Lodge
Responded 2 May 2024
Thank you both for taking the time to do a review of your stay in our Kupe Suite, it was a delight to know you enjoyed your 3 days and was a pleasure to invite you for dinner. Our thanks and best wishes David and Adriano.
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During our trip across the Coromandel Peninsula we were able to stay with Daniel for 2 nights at Bayview Valley Boutique Lodge in Whitianga, high above Mercury Bay. From the beautifully landscaped garden, but also from the entire southeast side of the house, you have a fantastic view over the bay, to the opposite shore and to the Pacific. The house itself is also interesting: modern and with architectural sophistication, the spacious holiday apartment is integrated into the house and yet is a kingdom in itself. We had a living room, a bedroom and a great bathroom at our disposal. Everything is tastefully, modernly furnished with a recognizable sense of art and sparkling clean. There is a nature reserve in the northwest. Daniel is extremely helpful and friendly and can create a very empathetic atmosphere in a very short time. We felt very comfortable. The breakfast was plentiful, deliciously prepared and served in an almost aristocratic manner. While we were enjoying, Daniel was already preparing a daily plan for us, how we could get to the hotspots of the Coromaldel Peninsula without rushing and at the right time (ebb and flow), while still having time for a good and leisurely lunch in a winery and the opportunity for a short but promising hike. There is no question that he was also able to accurately describe the specialties of the restaurants in Whitianga.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from David Hall, Owner at Bayview Valley Lodge
Responded 28 Dec 2023
Hello Dear Gerhard, Thank you for your kind Review of your stay at Bayview Valley Lodge and we are delighted you enjoyed the the comfort of our Tui Suite. As host I always wish to ensure our guests have a great stay and see the very best of our Peninsula, Breakfast is the best way to start the day, and hence why we set up our table to be an elegant experience. We wish you both a great vacation in New Zealand and a safe return to Europe Happy New Year to you. Kind Regards David (not Daniel)
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Top notch Bed and Breakfast! My wife and I stayed here for 6 nights during our honeymoon and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. Hosts David and Adriano went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay, even going the extra mile by assisting us with a flat tire on our rental car! The room and property are impeccably maintained and luxurious, offering a breathtaking view of the surroundings. If you're considering accommodation on the Coromandel peninsula, I can't recommend Bayview Valley Lodge highly enough!
Moreover, the included breakfast was a delight. Freshly baked bread, delectable fruit salad, and made to order espresso and eggs served in a charming atmosphere make each morning a delightful start to the day.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Room Tip:Check out some of the restaurants David recommends in his Whitianga travel guide, they are...
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Response from David Hall, Owner at Bayview Valley Lodge
Responded 30 Nov 2023
Dear Thomas, Thank you so very much for taking the time to review your stay with us at Bayview Valley Lodge, it was a joy to hear you were both on your honeymoon and we could not be more delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, the Suite and Breakfast, as for the flat tyre these do happen and well our pleasure to be of assistance. Wish you both a very happy new life together, with our very kind regards David and Adriano.
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Bayview Valley Lodge is a very special place - a quiet & peaceful location with wonderful views overlooking the bay, beautiful gardens, a beautifully presented spacious suite with luxurious linen and lovely welcoming hosts whose attention to detail is evident everywhere. David helped us plan our days with very detailed maps and information on the best places to visit. Loved the evening drinks with our host and the breakfast (including delicious fresh fruit salad and homemade bread) was amazing! Highly recommend & hope to return one day.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Response from David Hall, Owner at Bayview Valley Lodge
Responded 14 Mar 2021
Dear Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you found our Suite a place of relaxation with nice linens and service from your hosts. It was our pleasure to help you to see the best of the region and we look forward to seeing you again someday. Our Kindest Regards David and Dmitri
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There are more places to choose from in the Whitianga area.
PRICE RANGE
$372 - $398 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Bayview at 91, Boutique Bed & Breakfast
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionCoromandel PeninsulaWhitianga
NUMBER OF ROOMS
2
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