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5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 22 Sept 2022via mobile
We wanted a special place to stay and we weren’t disappointed. Secluded in a tranquil bay away from the bustle was a magical place set in the famous Marlborough Sounds. A short sea taxi from Picton (with a very knowledgeable pilot from Cougar Line) who really set the tone for our stay from the start. Once there, the first class hospitality kicked in. Danielle was lovely greeting us on the Jetty. A short tour of the main lounge and restaurant then shown our suite. Private and nestled in native bush with stunning views overlooking the sounds. The big smile on my wife’s face said it all ! The suite was immaculate, little complementaries that you don’t expect but were a lovely touch. Some kayaking and a dip in the the sounds later in the day before some beautiful wine and a relax on the balcony. We headed down to dinner stopping by the fireplace for a drink before sitting down to a 5 course dinner! The chief changes the menu daily and ours was a cracker! All the dishes could grace the cover of the best cuisine magazines. We met the chief the next morning at breakfast, along with all the staff you can see they all love serving the absolute best in hospitality on every level. So much more I could go on but if you want the best in a resort in NZ, you will not be disappointed at the BOMC. Rianne, Aaron and all the staff will take care of your every need (so many others to remember all the names of but thanks to them also for making our stay so special !)
PS. The wine range is excellent - we will be going back
Date of stay: September 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Rianne Kuiper, General Manager at Bay Of Many Coves, responded to this review
Responded 26 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a feedback. Bay of many coves is a perfect spot to relax and going on adventure. I’m happy to hear you loved our complementaries, our services and staff, who would be pleased to see you again as our guest in the future.

Wishing to see you again.
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Reviewed 22 September 2022 via mobile

In spite of difficulty with last minute weather changes that cancelled our helicopter:

This staff (Noah, Rianne, and
Danielle, little girl from Argentina: Juliette and especially our cook) performed EXCELLENT!

They handled it all with such ease….. and got
us to our next destination as quickly as possible! 😳

Next time back I want to use the kayaks; the swinging chairs and of course: that HOT
TUB just outside our door of of our suite….Steve and I made great use of it’s availability 😬

Grateful to you NZ people…truly
the friendliest staff that went far and above
for us!

Gratefully,
Lynn/Steve🙏💕

Date of stay: September 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Rianne Kuiper, General Manager at Bay Of Many Coves, responded to this reviewResponded 22 September 2022

Greetings from the Marlborough Sounds!

Thank you Lynn & Steve for your stay with us and for sharing your experience with other travellers.

We are so glad you found our hotel a FABBO place to stay. Our location is definitely one of the things we are very proud of about our resort. We are so lucky to have a property nestled in the heart of the Sounds and a very strategic location that brings our guest just a few steps away from civilisation and have amazing views of emerald waters and green-cushioned mountains. Unfortunately we don’t have always acces to amazing helicopter weather.

Everyone will go above and beyond for all our guests to make them feel special and enjoy their time here at the Bay Of Many Coves.

Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you both soon, so you can hop in the kayak and relax in our egg chairs again.

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Reviewed 5 September 2022

From stepping off the boat until we left there was nothing the staff would not do for us. The setting was breathtaking, the amenities first class and the food is spectacular.

I am so glad I stayed here it is a wonderful place to relax , however, if you are adventurous type there are many walking trails and other activities to pursue.

Date of stay: September 2022
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Rianne Kuiper, General Manager at Bay Of Many Coves, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2022

Thank you Julia for your kind words and thank you for acknowledging our team.
We try very hard to ensure that our guests feel welcome. We have a great kitchen team at the Bay of Many Coves and we strive hard to achieve great food.

Please don't wait too long to return and enjoy the rest of your New Zealand South island trip.

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Reviewed 31 August 2022

Wow, what an amazing holiday we had at Bay of Many Coves. We had no idea what to expect but were blown away in so many ways - wonderful staff who made their guests comfort and wellbeing a priority, beautiful accommodation with all needs covered, food to die for with five course immaculately and creatively presented dinners etc etc. For anyone wanting to be spoilt rotten this is the resort for you!

Date of stay: August 2022
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Rianne Kuiper, General Manager at Bay Of Many Coves, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2022

Wow, thank you so much for your amazing and detailed review. I'm glad you had a fantastic time with us, and we were able to meet above your expectations!

We hope you'll come and see us again soon.

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Reviewed 22 August 2022 via mobile

An amazing experience made even better by the gorgeous and friendly staff.
Accommodation was beautiful and the food was amazing! We managed to get in a 10km hike along the queen Charlotte Track before the weather turned but thoroughly enjoyed it and the track was great to hike on. Weather forced much needed relaxation but did not ruin anything about this place.
Danni, Aaron, Chrissy, Kerry, Alohee, and Gill, Rob and Lynn to name a few all took excellent care of us. All so friendly and welcoming. Sorry if I forgot any of you!
Highly recommend. Thanks for having us.

Date of stay: August 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Lynn M
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Danielle Geraets, Guest Services / Front Office at Bay Of Many Coves, responded to this reviewResponded 25 August 2022

Thank you Lynn. I speak on behalf of all the staff when I say it was so lovely to have you both here and glad you were able to get some well deserved relaxation time! Please come back and visit us again soon :)

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Reviewed 17 August 2022

My husband and I stayed 5 nights at BOMC. Wow. What an amazing, unforgettable experience! The resort is beautiful. Our apartment was comfortable and spacious with a large balcony. We spent every morning taking in spectacular views of sunrise in Queen Charlotte Sound. Between relaxing and relaxing, we enjoyed delicious food. The chef prepared outstanding meals and happily made personal dietary modifications upon request. As if being in gorgeous surroundings with fabulous food weren’t enough, we also were pampered from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The staff catered to our every desire, remembering tiny details of goodies we liked and making sure to have extra on hand for our entire stay. Bay of Many Coves deserves every one of its 5 stars. The only thing we could have asked for was to stay longer. MW + JM

Date of stay: August 2022
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Danielle Geraets, Guest Services / Front Office at Bay Of Many Coves, responded to this reviewResponded 25 August 2022

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. It was an absolute pleasure having you both here for 5 nights. Lots of great memories during your stay. I do hope that the road tripping went well and it wasn't too tricky driving on the opposite side of the road! Hopefully we've convinced you both to relocate to this part of the world :) We hope to see you back in the future.

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