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Ropatinis Homestay B&B is a superior quality, friendly Bed & Breakfast accommodation, set amongst a beautiful large garden in Fox Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand. We can provide garden studios (with ensuite) or rooms in the main house (with ensuite or share facilities). A generous continental breakfast is provided every morning, scrumptious home baking and we can also provide a delicious dinner on request. We are always happy to provide our guests with information.
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Mid-range
Location
81 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7859 New Zealand
Ropatini's Homestay B & B
4.6 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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Great warm welcome by 2 very sympathetic owners, Trish & Colin. Very neat and spacious room with a good bed, large bathroom. No great luxury but everything you need. Superb breakfast with fruit, yogurt, cereals, eggs from their own chickens, different types of bread, homemade cakes, ... The hosts are very friendly, they are open to a chat and give tons of tips. They also helped us very hard, no effort was too much. If you want to feel at home with Kiwis, you should book here.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Recently, my wife and I stayed two nights at Ropatinis Homestay B&B. This B&B is on a peaceful property with a gorgeous view of Mt. Cook and is less than a kilometer away from eateries and shopping. The owners (Trish and Colin), were friendly, knowledgeable of the area, and excellent hosts.
We stayed in a studio room, which was nice, clean, and cozy, and we had a parking space right next to our room. Each morning we enjoyed the nice breakfast Trish and Colin provided, and got tips on where to go and what to do in the area.
My wife and I are particular about our accommodations when we travel, but we have nothing negative to say about Ropatinis Homestay B&B. Our stay was enjoyable, and we highly recommend this accommodation to anyone visiting Fox Glacier!
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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While planning our trip and subsequently looking for a nice accommodation on the west coast of the South Island, we came across this beautiful accommodation by chance. Trish and Collin are simply the best hosts we met during our New Zealand tour. The accommodation was clean and in a very quiet location. It is also an unbeatable starting point for the numerous activities in the Fox Glacier area. From our hosts Trish & Collin we received well-founded and very helpful tips for our activities, enjoyed an extraordinarily delicious breakfast with always freshly prepared fruit, drinks, very good coffee, even delicious farm-eggs prepared on request/any style. As if that wasn't enough to keep us happy, we enjoyed probably the best panoramic view of the nearby mountains from the breakfast table. We were also allowed to admire Teddy's (dog) art pieces. All in all, it was an unforgettably beautiful stay (unfortunately too short with only 2 nights). Therefore, we can unreservedly recommend this accommodation and its hosts! Many thanks again to Trish & Collin.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:wer Ruhe, einen guten Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Gegend und dazu noch bestens betreut...
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My adult daughters and I had the opportunity to stay at Ropatinis recently. On arrival a plate was lovely fruit cake was delivered to our unit. We were in one unit which was roomy and very well appointed. The wooden furniture, made from local timber by Trish’s husband was very unique and suited the environment. The room was spotless. The beds were very comfortable with electric blankets on all 3 beds. Waking up hearing the lambs over the fence and eggs for breakfast being laid would be an experience so many people would never have the chance to experience.
Breakfast was on another level. Not the ordinary continental! Of course fresh farm eggs! Wild meat cold meats. Home made bread. Trish joined us and an American family for breakfast and everyone enjoyed sharing travel stories and listening to suggestions from Trisha for local sights etc. After breakfast Teddy, the wee wonder dog, gave a lovely show of tricks for the American children. It was just a lovely time and a very homely experience. If you like a stay with a bit of that rustic rural feel then Ropatinis is tops. Thank you Trish. A delightful hostess with a great B and B
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Trish and Colin run a great place that is truly country. Fantastic welcome in a downpour and lots of suggestions for where to eat, hike and explore.
The breakfast part of the stay was like being with family and chatting over coffee well after finishing the meal. Colin is a gifted Woodworker— self Taught after retiring from being a Chef. He incorporates found items like shells and stones into the live edges of his tables before sealing. The huge slab breakfast table includes pieces of jade and some gold flecks he got from panning the river in the dry season. Each room has counters and shelves that he has handcrafted. Trish is a master at getting her rescue dog Teddy to do tricks. He goes way beyond shaking hands.
Highly recommend you visit them!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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With virus fears reducing the number of Chinese tourist and avalanches closing the only road in from the north for a month, Fox Glacier was almost deserted when we were there in February. Ropatini's was feeling the pinch but still provided a quality stay. Rooms were large and comfortable and breakfast was above the average B&B fare. Hosts Trish and Collin were congenial, helpful and provided great company around the large breakfast table table crafted by Collin. We enjoyed our stay and hope their season improves.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We spent a night at Fox GLACIER. Comfortable room for 4 people, spacious, very clean. Excellent rest is achieved. It's on the outskirts on a farm Tended by her kind owner Very good breakfast Nearby there is an excellent restaurant. Ideal place to base at Fox
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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The accommodation was perfect - all we needed for a short stay in Fox Glacier. Loved the way Trish and Colin joined us for breakfast (which was delicious BTW) and gave us tips on where to go/what to see. Would highly recommend!
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My husband and I stayed here for 1 night, based on the tripadvisor reviews. It looked like a beautiful house and everyone was raving about the hospitality and food.
As we are vegan I did not know if it could be accommodated, but the host was very kind and thrilled with a challenge. The breakfast spread was huge, even though it was just us and she had lots of fresh fruit out for us which was nice.
The dinner was huge, lots of vegetable dishes and different creations and it was really great to have. Better than a restaurant and honestly more than I was expecting. The only thing was, I was never told the cost of it, or that it included wine and sparkling drinks. I don't drink, and my husband normally doesn't, but she offered so he had some wine. So when it came time to pay the bill I was very very surprised. Since it was full price and we had declined dessert and declined the drinks all but one glass of wine.
So please ask how much dinner is so it's not a surprise. It's very tasty and well presented but much more than a restaurant, which was just shocking to us since we eat fruits and vegetables which are normally lower in cost than prime cuts of meat. Had I have known how much we'd pay we might have asked for some leftovers or taken dessert.
The dinner table is beautiful, it's the biggest table I've ever seen in my life!
We got to use their internet for free, which was very nice. Most places in New Zealand have expensive and slow internet.
We did enjoy our stay. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. I was amazed at how nice the weather is and beautiful the mountains are, so much warmer than Arthur's Pass. I can see why someone would want to live here. I would definitely want to stay in the area longer.
We checked out Fox Glacier before we got to the B&B, Lake Matheson and the Minehaha walk on the day we left. I got so many beautiful photos. Please check out these places, it is definitely worth it.
I would love to come back to this part of New Zealand again.
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Date of stay: March 2011
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This was our dream trip of a lifetime and the first time I have travelled out of the states and Trisha and Collin made it so memorable for both of us. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, and a wonderful experience for us.
We are happy to say we feel like we made wonderful friends and awesome memories for life.
Daniel & LaVon Carter Midland, Texas
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Date of stay: June 2015
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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PRICE RANGE
$253 - $267 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandWest Coast RegionWestland Tai Poutini National ParkFox Glacier
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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