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Reviews of Magnificent Miramar

Magnificent Miramar
Wellington, Wellington

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liz L., Gerrards Cross

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little find
We loved the location as it was close to my husbands parents and plenty of shops and restaurants are close by. The space was great, as was having a washing machine and dryer as we were on a 3- stop holiday. We would suggest perhaps fitting darker curtains or blinds on the windows at the front of the property as the location is quite light even late in the evening. Otherwise lots of great facilities. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma E.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
We’ve loved this wonderful small apartment. It was Perfect for our needs. Beautifully presented with nice pantry basics provided, quality linen and an awesome shower, this apartment is on the bus route into Wellington CBD and provided good value accommodation at less than $60 per person per night. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julie H., Richmond, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in a funky spot
The bus is literally right outside your door and it goes to or connects easily to almost anywhere. We had no problem getting a parking spot on the street nearby but never used our car as we could walk or bus everywhere). You can walk to very good restaurants (the Larder, for breakfast or lunch, is excellent; the restaurant at the Roxy Cinema is also great, as is the theatre itself) and you have a nice coffee shop immediately opposite (look up opening hours). Though quirky with an odd set up, it has all you need including reasonable kitchen and clothes washer and dryer for a very reasonable price. Zelda was super quick to respond to questions
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy
Well organised and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great Wellington base
Worked perfectly for our whānau as a base for exploring Wellington. Great communication and manaakitanga. Ngā Mihi nui
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee B., Napier NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quirky little place
The bach was clean and tidy, well equipped with all the essentials. We booked with our two dogs and there were dog bowls available when we checked in as well as a packet of treats. We travelled down after finishing work so checked in very late and the host had the lights on, curtains drawn and the air conditioning on. We felt very welcome. The Cafe across the road is an absolute gem, coffee 20 metres from the door. Just a few minutes drive to a dog friendly beach. You won't regret booking this little bach for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

trevor a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit for 21st birthday
It was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy dog-friendly property
We enjoyed our stay, the bach was comfortable and it was a lovely touch having some dog treats provided for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kath M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little cutie
This is a sweetie, reminded me of beach bach. Basic but adequate for short stays. Great having bus right outside and cafe over road. Only comment from friends, no wine glasses, and could do with blinds on windows. Good kiwi no frills, cheap acomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quirky type of accommodation being an ex-shop but that just adds to its uniqueness, with retro and vintage vibes. Really appreciated the extra bathroom space too when there was 4 of us! By car, literally 5mins or less to Weta Workshops, only 10 or less to the airport and about 20mins to Wellington central, so a great location. Bus-stop right outside, street parking available, supermarket a few minutes drive away as well. And Zelda is a great host too, so considerate. Thank you Zelda for sharing this special space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Nice tidy place with all of the amenities great little cafe across the road which is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Creat place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky and convenient
A great place to stay, with the bus literally outside the door to take us to and from the city. Well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property Would have preferred more seating in lounge area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and convenient
We went for the FIFA Women's World Cup. I was worried because the Miramar area was far from downtown, but this location is great. The Miramar downtown has lots of restaurants/bars, is near the Weta workshop and the bus stops right in front of the house. This was incredibly convenient, especially during game days. Zelda was a great host. She was very communicative and checked on us during some particularly high winded nights. She was also able to be flexible on our check-in time since our flight arrived early. The house itself could get a little chilly (we went in winter and Wellington was windy and wet while we where there), but we had control over the heating system and extra blankets. The living room/kitchen area was a good size for the two of us to relax in. We walked to the local grocery store (about 10 minutes away) for eggs, sausage and bread for breakfasts that we could make in the morning. The small kitchen was exactly what we needed. BUT if you don't want to cook, as I mentioned, there are great cafes and restaurant options around. The shower was great. Good water pressure.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely compact apartment. Had everything we needed. I suspect there is little insulation making the heat pump & dehumidifier essential, but we were comfortable & warm. We did add extra blankets to the double bed. Very pleasant accommodation & happy to recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lynley J., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Handy location. All we needed
Very handy location to the airport. Suited my husband and I well. We caught bus to city and avoided the nightmare traffic. Lots of good eateries and supermarket etc nearby. Accommodation is quirky. I think a shop converted to flat so unusual layout but we were comfortable and slept well. Thanks for the great stay and little treats you left us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
AmazingMar
Fantastic wee batch and Miramar is a fantastic wee suburb close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miramar stay
Nicely thought out wee place. Just what we needed while visiting family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rose B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property review
We were generally happy with this property. It is a little quirky for older people - we had an older relative with us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cosy place to stay in lovely quiet area. Busses right outside, but not too loud on the inside. Good privacy, good wifi, netflix on TV and a Chromecast. Some of the wiring/light switches a little eccentric, but fine once you figure it out. Could use a better extraction fan in the bathroom, and a curtain to block out light on the "window" between the bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

John E., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Miramar near Weta Workshop
The property is located in Miramar near Weta Workshop and as such it is not immediately convenient to downtown. There are limited nearby dinner options but a nice cafe for breakfast and lunch across the street. The unit itself is a little quirky but still comfortable. Uber worked well to visit the downtown sites and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic apartment
A fantastic apartment. We had a lovely welcome pack on arrival. Our apartment is close to airport, bus services and attractions. It had everything we needed in it. Great kitchen, kitchen facilities, bathroom and laundry and very comfortable beds. Heating and cooling were excellent and we had great wifi. Zelda was very accomodating when our ferry cancelled and we had to stay another night. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful apartment. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
street level excellent for my husband , no stairs
Excellent little apartment just dandy for my husband and myself self sufficient and close to everywhere we wanted to be.would book there again if staying in Wellington. Thank you Zelda
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Very easy airport access. Not much to walk to from the location. Hosts were easy to work with and welcoming. EVERYTHING in the places is very clearly labeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lu D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Good location and nice size apartment. Perfect for 1 or 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alanna I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas with family
Surprisingly warm in Wellington over our stay lovely wee rental and appreciated the two fans provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The only thing was no windows and with the heat made it hard for me to breath cause I'm a big man.
Was good even with the bus stop right out side it was OK I think the electric buses made it nice.All and all a good stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nita C., Blenheim, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable stay
Easy location to city and airport with some easy dining options in walking distance. Comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H., Whangarei, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in Miramar
Great little place to stay - easy to walk around around Miramar and surrounds from here…or else get a bus. The accommodation had everything we needed (apart from a coffee plunger or similar!). Would recommend and would definitely stay again 😊 Thanks Zelda!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
This accommodation worked perfect for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
Clean, well presented and lovely extras, chips chocolates nice soaps etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cute place, very central to what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dannelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, short walk to shops and Weta workshop, cafe across road and bus stops right outside
Very easy to book, easy communication and instructions from host, made to feel welcome and homely from start of trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location.
The property had everything we needed. Good location. Easy parking. Nice welcoming touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Phil J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm
Warm & comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jean h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too small for us and buses only 2 metres from our window dropping of people.
We were disappointed with the size from looking at website. Tiles broken in toilet. Also having to remember to flush the toilet before and after using it. Lighting needed to be turned on in kitchen before we could turn on other 2 bedrooms. No opening windows except 2nd.bedroom.Couldnt see where to empty dehumidifier as instructed.. Didnt like the idea of having a door to unlock directly on the street front. Very nice area and would love to go back to the area again but would prefer a bigger place off the street that would be a little bigger.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Kia ora Jean, I'm sad to hear you are disappointed with your stay. I provided a video to show how big the space is. I'm sorry you didn't gage that from the video. The reminder for the toilet is because kids especially, do half flushes and I have had to be elbow deep in waste trying to fix blockages. Emptying the dehumidifier is pretty simple, you just need to open the door, pour out the water into the sink and then replace the container back into the dehumidifier. I'm sorry that instructions weren't provided. This was not a well matched stay, please read and ask questions before future bookings elsewhere. I thought you and your family were lovely. Thanks for the feedback Jean.

10/10 Excellent

Rongomai M., Masterton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We all enjoyed our stay, we were surprised to see a Easter egg left out for my 6 year old and she loved it sooo much and the other goodies we received aswell. Very close to town and across the road is a yummy cafe we enjoyed while there also. Zelda is a great host and was always easy to contact her. Beds were sooo comfy, and kitchen was a decent space for 3 adults and 1 child. We will definitely be rebooking again hopefully soon. Zelda even went out her way to send my childs Teddy bear but to us also, which we really appreciate sooo much! Fantastic place in a great area with an awesome host ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot in Miramar
Such a great spot here in Miramar. Opposite a good cafe, on the bus route. Comfy and stylish. Our host has been friendly and accomodating. She has left gifts and offered us extras. The bookabach is cosy, and well appointed. We have really enjoyed our time here. Our two toy poodles have enjoyed staying here too! There were treats for them on arrival. Finding accom in Wellington that also welcomed our dogs was tricky. We are so thankful to have found our way here! We are already recommending this bookabach to others! Thanks so much Zelda! Nei te mihi ki a koe.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Poupera K., Otorohanga

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful host - I mentioned I was vegan and arrived to find vegan chocolate and non-dairy milk in the fridge. MOST impressed. Other properties have ignored that information in the past.very suitable place to stay while I caught up with old friends. quaint adaptation of former shop.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit quirky
Tidy, small but handy base for exploring Mirimar area or visiting family. Bus stop and bright street lights right outside, so probably not a relaxing holiday getaway, but convenient for a night or two and well set up by owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great stay and location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jacob V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very helpful hosts
The unit is very cozy and has everything you might need if you want to be self-sufficient during your stay. The host was super helpful - we left an item behind and she kindly couriered it back to us. The only critique of the property would be that there is only one small window that opens so ventilation isn't that great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, but its a shame it is right outside a very busy bus stop. Apart from that a nice little place perfect get away for a few days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent Miramar: The Perfect little Place to stay in Miramar 🧡
What a great base to enjoy all the Wellington has to offer! We stayed at Magnificent Miramar for 4 nights. We are originally from Queenstown, I came for work to Wellington and my husband decided to visit via ferry crossing with our son and two dogs, they had a road trip adventure through the South Island and enjoyed going through the ferry and getting into Wellington. Google Maps was their best friend navigating through the city. We booked Magnificent Miramar because it was dog-friendly and although our dogs are crated when indoors and on-leash at all times outdoors, it was nice to be able to explore a beautiful neighbourhood and city. There is a dog-friendly park close by and a wonderful beach at Worser Bay (also dog-friendly) recommended by the host, Zelda. We truly enjoyed staying here, it is a great private place for some rest after a day of exploring Wellington. All is contactless and the communication is super clear and friendly. The great touches are the instructions and helpful hints, the cleanliness, the awesome kids bedding, the family board games, and the place was super tidy, nice and warm. Just across the street is Café Polo and up the road is the The Larder (both fabulous for coffee, breakfast, lunch and even fresh flowers). Bus out front, easy parking, safe neighbourhood, wide streets,… Close-by is Weta Cave, Roxy Cinema, New World Supermarket, Wellington Airport, ASB Sports Centre, lovely beaches, etc. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
The place was very clean and the hosts had supplied everything that was needed. However it was not very pet friendly as there wasn't even a patch of grass.

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Michelle B., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab little spot!!
We really enjoyed staying here, straight forward instructions and a clean, cosy little haven. Loved the bedding for the kids (so cute) and the place was super nice and warm. Simple and tidy. The amazing cafe across the road was a bonus as well!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, cosy, great location
Had a sports event at ASB sports centre, this place was a 2 min drive away. Facilities were homely, great location, cafe across the road. Nice welcome gift. Was a perfect two night stay aside from the Wgtn weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021