Our stay at Bayview 91, Boutique Bed & breakfast was fabulous. Great hosts, spectaculair vieuws from the terraces, beautiful and clean room. Every morning there was a very good breakfast. Every day there was an advice for the coming day, with very precise directions. We enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time. Thanks you very much David and Dimitri.

My wife & I booked Bayview at 91 and stayed in Whitianga only because we were so enchanted by the reviews for this property. How could a place be so universally loved and admired? We simply had to book and stay and understand it ourselves. Despite the highest of unrealistic expectations we admittedly underestimated how magical and beautiful it was so stay in Bayview at 91. We loved it so much that we ended up shortening a night later on our trip and staying an extra night. Here is what makes this property a must-stay and experience of a lifetime.

THE HOSTS & SERVICE: David & Dmitri are the most attentive and caring hosts we have ever come across. From the moment we arrived we were greeted with warmth usually reserved for close friends. They must have the most professional B&B setup out there - a full catalog of activities, information about the B&B and surrounding area, photos and clear descriptions. We were floored. Later we learned that they actually run a travel booking service as well where they incorporate this into detailed arrangements including a pre-programmed GPS! David & Dmitri host an evening happy hour with wine & canapes where they show a genuine interest in getting to know you. On our first night we were so engrossed in stimulating conversation that we almost lost track of our dinner reservation! Of course they booked us a spot and even dropped us off to the restaurant where we were personally introduced to the staff. WOW! At every turn they looked after us and treated us like friends who they hadn't seen in a long time. It was authentic and special. Their recommendations for dining were spot on and for any drives in the area we received detailed printed directions with very cool extras and off the beaten path options.

THE ROOM: Our suite was beautiful - overlooking Whitianga town and waterfront. It's truly a million dollar view from their B&B which sits atop the town. The photos don't do justice to what we saw and experienced. The suite had all the high-end furnishings you would expect plus extras like Netflix to watch movies. It was a five-star resort level - from a safe for your valuables, bathrobes and slippers, tea & coffee, free cold water, pajamas, etc. We could have just stayed in the room all day given its high comforts and incredible view.

THE FOOD: Breakfasts were honestly our highlight. They make homemade breads and diligently cut fruits (on our stay they mentioned our fruit salad had 12 different fruits!). The eggs were so fresh and tasty and made any way we wanted along with coffee grinded and made from an espresso machine. The honey was so tasty and also available through an arrangement to purchase. We could go on and on. It was an epic way to start each day.

We were fortunate to be able to extend our stay to have Christmas dinner with David & Dmitri along with the other guests. It was a dinner we will never forget. David is a master chef (although shy to admit!) and it was a culinary journey through the best of New Zealand food. The wine & conversations we enjoyed that night will be long-held memories.

We're already thinking how we can return to this beautiful B&B tucked away in gorgeous Whitianga. We will need to book in advance and we recommend you do too so you aren't disappointed! Thank you again David & Dmitri - you provided the true highlight of our New Zealand trip! Love you both and so happy to call you our dear friends.