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Reviews of Eldonwood Bed and Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
Eldonwood Bed and Breakfast
3 Eldonwood Drive, Matamata, Waikato

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, Bluff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay verymuch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Willie on 26 Jan 2022
Thank you Sherry, for your 5 out of 5 review, it was very interesting talking to you, about where you have been and what you have done in the hospitality business. We hope we can meet up again sometime in the near future. Travel safe back to your home in the South Island!

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hosts. Private separate accommodation in the loft room. You might expect a first floor room to be hot and cramped but it was truly the opposite. Well ventilated and very roomy with great bathroom and kitchenette facilities. Great hosts who made sure we had their number as a backup if taxis let us down. But turns out it was a lovely easy flat walk back from town to Eldonwood B & B.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Willie on 17 Jan 2022
Thank you Michelle, for your amazing review, you have given us we really appreciate it. We are pleased you found your room comfortable and well ventilated. We hope we will see you again sometime in the near future?

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at this bed & breakfast. The couple were very welcoming, very friendly and gave us great recommendations of things to do & see during our stay. The room was very neat and tidy and absolutely perfect for our stay. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Willie on 11 Jan 2021
Dear Guest, Thank you for lovely review you have given us, we appreciate your kind thoughts. And will look forward to you seeing you again sometime in the future. Regards Willie & Faye

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Christchurch

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet. An enjoyable stay. Stairs to the room are a little narrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Willie on 15 Jul 2020
Thank you Jonathan, for your review. Sorry that you found the stairs a little narrow, they are the standard width and regulations requirements.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay
Amazing hosts with a lovely property, within easy walking distance of Matamata Main Street. Room was well equipped and very comfortable. Bed was especially comfortable. Faye cooked breakfast from scratch and it was delicious. Hope we are able to return some day and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from Willie on 17 Jun 2020
Thank you Margaret for your lovely review you have given us. It was really nice to meet you both and to welcome you to our B&B after been in lock down. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us,.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Willie on 15 Feb 2020
Thank you for coming and staying with us and giving us a 5 out of 5 review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house and every convenience. Welcoming host and a fantastic breakfast. Wish we'd stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Willie on 11 Feb 2020
Thank you for your nice review you have given us. It was lovely to meet you, pleased you liked your breakfast and our home.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice home, clean room, friendly and helpful host, offer good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Willie on 6 Feb 2020
Dear Guests, Thank you for your nice review, pleased you liked your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good - Nice hosts. Great breakfast. Close to Hobbiton. Bad - Poor hairdryer, weak power but extremely hot. Room is small with no place to sit except bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Willie on 1 Feb 2020
Dear Guests, Thank for your review, We appreciate your comment about the hairdryer, we will look at replacing it with a bigger one. We are not sure what you mean by weak power? Most of our guests don't like to stay in their bedrooms, they like to come out to the living room or dining room area and sit and talk and have a drink. There is also outdoor furniture outside all the bedrooms where guests can sit if they choose too!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Home Away from Home
The Eldonwood B&B is the perfect place to stay for a comfortable stay with a personal touch. Willie and Faye are absolute gems, friendly and personable with a genuine sense of caring for their guests. Their kind demeanor makes this a perfect stop for someone who enjoys a home-like experience while traveling. The room itself was very clean and comfortable, as was the bathroom. The grounds are beautiful and well kept... a perfect pairing with the beautiful weather. I look forward to the day we come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Willie on 1 Feb 2020
Thank you for your nice review Christopher you have given us. It was really nice to meet you both. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us as we did. We do hope you will come back again sometime in the future and stay longer.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this B&B were very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable and provided us with a good nights sleep. The bathroom was modern, clean and had heated a floor. The included breakfast was excellent with many choices to eat. This B&B is minutes from Matamata town center by car and a 15 to 20 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Willie on 4 Dec 2019
Thank you for your nice review you have given us, We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and breakfast .

10/10 Excellent

Tawee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Willie on 30 Nov 2019
Thank you Tawee, for your 10 out of review. It is very much appreciated by us. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal stay
Super clean, delicious breakfast, very friendly hosts, and close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Willie on 24 Nov 2019
Thank you Justin for your lovely review. Happy you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location The environment The place itself The hosts were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Willie on 23 Oct 2019
Dear guest, Thank you for your 5 out 5 review you have given us. we are very happy that you found our B&B to your liking!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, it was only a one night stay...but highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Willie on 16 Oct 2019
Thank you for 5 star rating you have given us, we appreciate your kind words.

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem in Matamata
The best thing was the welcoming experience Faye provided. I had to leave extra early the next morning and Faye made sure I had breakfast to go! The frittata was delicious, fruit was fresh - imagine if I had stayed for breakfast what feast I may have received! Room and bed was comfortable and warm. Very clean. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Willie on 8 Sept 2019
Hi Juliana, Thank you for your nice review you have given us for our B&B, it was lovely to meet you too. I am pleased that you liked breakfast and your room, we hope you will come back and stay again; and we can give you the full breakfast that we provide for our guests.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Willie on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you Samantha, for your great score you have given us. It was nice to meet you and your friend. We are very happy you liked your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Bed & Breakfast
This place was great. The couple that host went above and beyond in both preparing for us and helping us in our travels. The home is very clean, very comfortable, and located in a very nice neighborhood. I can’t say enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Willie on 6 Jun 2019
Hi Adam, thank you for your nice review, you have given us. It was our pleasure to meet you and your family member. We are pleased you liked your stay with us. We hope the tips we gave you were helpful and that you were able to see the Southern lights.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stopped in at this beautiful b&b for a night while visiting the hobbiton set. Willie and Faye were very accommodating, and gave us lots of tips for our trip. We stayed in the self contained loft which was beautiful and clean, the bed was incredibly comfy! The bathroom was very clean and modern. A great stay and very welcoming couple. Breakfast was very yummy with a great selection of foods, we left very full and happy, they even gave us muffins for morning tea on our way to our next stop. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Willie on 7 May 2019
Thank you for your lovely review, it was really nice to meet you both. We are happy that you liked your stay with us. We hope that we may you again sometime in the future should you come back this way.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The loft was a great place to stay! The room was spotless and the bed was so comfortable! The breakfast was delicious and there was so much food, we will not have to eat lunch today! Thank you for a lovely stay and chat. I highly recommend this venue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Willie on 2 Apr 2019
Thank you for your nice review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Willie on 23 Mar 2019
Thanks Melanie, and Joseph, for the 10 out of 10 review you have given us. It was lovely to meet you both, we are happy that you liked your stay with us and breakfast

10/10 Excellent

SISSI SHUSHU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were planing visiting Hobbiton so here was the best location for us, owners are very nice and the breakfast was so good! And thank you for give us the best tomatoes! They were very delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Willie on 19 Mar 2019
Hi Sissi, Thank you for 10 out of 10 review you have given us. Pleased you liked your breakfast and the tomatoes to take away from our garden. They are spray free as well.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in a BnB and it was a great experience. Bed was comfortable Amenities were clean Owners were welcoming and accommodating And the breakfast was outstanding. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Willie on 28 Feb 2019
Dear Guests, thank you for your kind words, we are happy that you had a nice time staying with us. And you enjoyed your breakfast.

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Matamata
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Willie on 23 Feb 2019
Thank you for your great score you have taken the time to give us. It was lovely to meet you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts of this B&B are very witty and hospitable. We stayed in a room with a shared bathroom and never had an issue with usage timing. The home is very clean and inviting and the breakfast is bountiful and delicious. We're American and we had breakfast with French Canadians and Austrians. What a pleasure. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Willie on 21 Feb 2019
Thank you for your nice review, we are pleased you liked your stay with us. It certainly was an interesting breakfast with guests from different countries. it's just two bedrooms in the house that share a bathroom, usually families rent these two bedrooms, with the self-contained unit above the garage has it's own private bathroom.

10/10 Excellent

C L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional hosts. Beautifully furnished, clean, comfortable bed, and quiet. Also recommend the Italian restaurant in town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Willie on 13 Feb 2019
Thank you for your great score you have given us, we are very pleased you found your bedroom and breakfast to your liking. Pleased that you also liked the Italian restaurant that we recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were amazing as was the delicious breakfast they served us. Everything about our accommodations was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Willie on 7 Feb 2019
Thank you for your nice review, we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Willie on 28 Jan 2019
Thank you Chandra for your nice rating you have given us. It was lovely to meet you both. We were happy we could help you out to change our booking to Hobbiton and assist you to get there to the Shires Rest.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family home and very friendly hosts. The room was light and airy and while it is in the main house it feels very private as you are away from the main living areas. The breakfast was excellent and we felt privileged to eat at the main dining table. The property is close to the main town and also the tourist attraction of Hobbiton. I would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Willie on 27 Jan 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review, we are very happy that you found our B&B nice and airy and quite. We are also pleased you found your breakfast excellent and filling.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Was nice apart from the owner walking into the garage making us feel a bit discomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Willie on 20 Jan 2019
Thank you Nidheesh, for your review. The reason we went into the garage was to let you know you had left your car lights on. Otherwise you would been stranded.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay with everything you could want
Excellent place to stay. We were warmly welcomed, even after being delayed by the airlines and driving from Auckland. Lovely rooms with everything we could possibly need. The breakfast was so nice, so many options and even catered to dietary requirements. It was a great stay and received some helpful advice on what to see and where. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Willie on 31 Oct 2018
It was no problem to welcome you into our B&B after a late arrival this does happen sometimes. Pleased you found your bedroom and breakfast nice, we like to make sure we cater for our guests requirements, and give suggestions on places to visit on their holiday.

2/10 Terrible

Chung Shun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really really bad experience with this hotel
We were late to arrive the hotel for the lengthy travelling. However, there was no one to accept the phone call when we want to find their help when arrived and found a dark house. Even I called the Hotel.com to let them help to call, no one from the hotel answered the phone. Why they put the phone number there without mentioning the phone would not be functioned after which hour. After all, they sent me a message that they would suggest us to find another hotel if they know we would be late. My question is why they don’t make this notice when I booked the rooms. If so, I would consider another place. I have traveled many countries, and this is the first time we need to sleep on the cold street to spend the night as we couldn’t find other room vacancy. After all, they still charged to my credit card for something I have suffered. I really upset for what they did.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Willie on 11 Mar 2020
Dear Chung Shun Au, If you had taken the time to read out our welcome message we sent to you when you made your booking, you would of noticed that we written our checking in times. We have re-posted again for your information the message we sent to you below. Also if you had bothered to read on our web-page, it quite clearly says we do not operate a 24/7 front desk service. It also says if you are going to arrive late to notify in advance, You didn't reply to our message we sent you and you didn't message us in advance that you were going to be late. We are also not a Hotel we are a Bed & Breakfast, a big difference. When you hadn't arrived by 10:00 pm we retired for the night presuming that were not coming and made your booking a no show and had every right to claim from your credit card. We turn our phones off from 10:00 pm as we too like yourself like to have a good sleep with out being disturbed as we have had in the past with calls from people making inquiries many months in advance about accommodation, sometime two or more calls. You mentioned that you found the house in darkness? This is because you more than likely went to the wrong house, which guests from your country have done many times, our neighbors probably did not want to get up at that time of the night to answer the door for their safety.Its very unfortunate Chung Shu that you had to sleep in your car as you couldn't find any other accommodation here in Matamata, and you you wouldn't that late at night. We hope that you have learnt from this that you will read accommodation policies. Dear Chung Shun Au, We would like to thank you for choosing to stay with us here at Eldonwood Bed & Breakfast; we look forward to meeting you here next year on Sunday 16th February 2020. Our checking in time is from 15:00 hrs through until 20:30 hrs. Chung Shun Au, to help us plan for your breakfast requirements, is there any dietary issues that we need to know about. If you could let us know and your ETA to our Bed & Breakfast when you have a spare moment we would appreciate it? If you are planning to visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set? It would pay to purchase your tickets in advance so you will not be disappointed and miss out. Go to www.hobbitontours.co to purchase your tickets. We are on the corner of Smith Street and Station Road, drive through the large white gates, at the first roundabout turn left and drive down the driveway to the last house on your left. Where you will see a large number 3 on the post. Take care and travel safe. Kind regards Willie & Faye

8/10 Good

Margarta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas house
Mycket intressant och speciell B&B med en välkomnande värdinna. Hela huset dekorerat för jul. Spännande
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Willie on 8 Jan 2020
Thank you Margarta, for your nice review, it was nice to meet you bot,we we pleased you liked the Christmas decorations.

8/10 Good

ilva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location for trip to hobbiton
Nice room at someones home. Easy parking. 5 min drive to matamata where you can find some restaurants. The hospitality is above what you can expect and they do everything they can to make your stay pleasant. Breakfast is delicious (great gluten free option, even if you're celiac).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Willie on 27 Nov 2019
Thank you ilva, for the time you have taken for your review of our B&B. We were happy that we could help you with a gluten free diet for your breakfast.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Willie on 9 Nov 2019
Dear guest, We are not sure what we have done to get such a low score, especially when don't give us any details what the problem was. We can only think that you were the family that turned up with a child which is against our children policy?

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hosts was very friendly. But the standard was low, and be aware, that the room’s doesn’t have separate bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Willie on 20 Oct 2019
Dear Anonymous guest, Thank you for your nice comments about the hosts, It says very clearly on our web page that the two bedrooms in the house share a bathroom. could you please elaborate on the low standard ,so we attend to your issues. As we have a very good rating with other guests. thank you.

2/10 Terrible

Wing Yee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
男戶主非常友善,但女戶主稍為惡劣。我們只能在睡房度過一整晚沒有電視沒有空調,因為男女戶主是住在一起,他們基本上在屋內走動我們非常不方便,他們坐在客廳看電視我們只能在房內坐著,廚房客廳都不能用
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Willie on 4 May 2019
Dear Wing Yee, Thank you for your review, To be fair on us, we are not a hotel we are a Bed and breakfast, there is a difference. When you or guests make a booking with us we open our home to you and we told you when you arrived that that you are very welcome to come and watch TV with us. and use any part of the house. The only rule we make is that guests do not use the kitchen to prepare their meals due to health & safety requirements. We provide fans and heaters in the bedrooms for the comfort of our guests.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Very clean and cozy. Breakfast is so yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Willie on 16 Mar 2019
Thank you for your great review you have given us, we are happy yhat you liked your breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Willie on 26 Feb 2019
Thank you Frederick for high score you have taken to give us. It was lovely to be able to welcome you into our home, and hear about your beautiful country. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your your holiday in New Zealand.

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A ne pas manquer si vous voulez loger à Matamata
Super hospitalité, l’endroit est superbe, les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et volontaires pour nous renseigner et les déjeuners sont sensationnels! On a même eu droit à un sac de petites tomates cerises de leur jardin à notre départ. Je recommande fortement!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Willie on 24 Feb 2019
Thank you for giving us a great review, we are very happy that liked your stay with us. Pleased that we could give you some of our spray free tomatoes as well to enjoy with your lunches.

8/10 Good

herve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Belle découverte du pays
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Willie on 16 Jan 2019
Thank you for your review, pleased you found our B&B comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely personal stay at Eldonwood B&B
We had a lovely stay at Eldonwood B&B! Willie and Faye are great hosts and we felt truly welcomed into their home. Their house is gorgeous with a lovely garden attached. We had a good sized room at one end of the house with a private bathroom just outside in the hall. Willie and Faye went out of their way to make us feel welcome, invited us to tea in their living room after we returned from dinner and gave us tons of tips and recommendations for our continued travels in NZ. Breakfast was just amazing. A good selection of cereal, toast, croissant and even a warm dish. If you’re looking for a personal and warm experience, do not hesitate to book here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Willie on 31 Oct 2018
Thank you for your lovely review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and your breakfast. All ways happy to help our guests with tips and ideas for places to visit on your holiday.