Hopwood Bed & Breakfast

390 Papakai Road RD5, 4795 Taihape, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>59</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
59 reviews
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Hopwood Bed & Breakfast

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A recently renovated bed and breakfast, Hopwood Bed & Breakfast offers accommodations in Taihape. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. This air-conditioned bed and breakfast comes with a seating area, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, and a flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruit and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Palmerston North International Airport, 64 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Taihape
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  • Rosalind
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “A quiet, peaceful location. Host was welcoming and friendly. Everything we needed, and more, was supplied in our accommodation. Fantastic internet reception with a good variety of viewing options. Breakfast was more than we were expecting. Highly...”
  • Aaron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Thank you for a wonderful stay, our little one loved the animals. Lovely breakfast and easy communication.”
  • Ana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful location. Breakfast Options fantastic. Very spacious room and very clean”

Hosted by Leah Dixon and Rod Vella

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Leah Dixon and Rod Vella
Hopwood Farm is a 2-hectare property overlooking the Papakai Valley, on the north-east outskirts of Taihape township. The area is a beautiful example of sub-alpine Central Plateau, suited to quality wool and livestock production. You are surrounded by pretty hill views and sheep covered pastures. On a clear day, you can see across to the high peaks of both Mount Ruapehu (north) and the Ruahine Ranges (east), as well as the town of Taihape (south-west). The current 1907 homestead at Hopwood Farm was relocated from town in November 2012. The separate sleepout building was added in 2017 and opened as a B&B in 2023. The private B&B unit is clean, modern and comfortable in all weathers, featuring double glazing, insulation and air conditioning.
Your hosts Leah and Rod moved to Papakai Road in 2023. They fell in love with the spectacular hill country views and the relaxed lifestyle offered by the property. They like to share the simple day-to-day activities on the farm with guests, like feeding orphan lambs, bird watching or enjoying the incredible starry skies on clear nights. Their overall aim is to provide excellent accommodation and service at an affordable price.
Taihape is a great place to break your journey or use as a base for exploring the Rangitikei region. This small town is a hidden gem with everything you need to relax, including its own cinema, pool, medical centre, hair and beauty salons, good eateries and boutique shopping. We even have one of the only interactive squash courts outside the capital cities of New Zealand! Come and explore our town! Just ask your hosts for more information or visit the Taihape Information Centre. The Rangitikei region also has heaps of outdoor adventure activities to enjoy, like hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, kayaking, skiing, trout fishing, cycling and horse riding. And last but not least, don't forget gumboot day! Taihape is famous as the gum boot capital of NZ and every January we celebrate with a gumboot throwing festival!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Hopwood Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Hopwood Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib by request
    		NZD 30 per child, per night

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 crib available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Hopwood Bed & Breakfast

    • The prices at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free

    • Room options at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast include:

      • Double

    • Hopwood Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Check-in at Hopwood Bed & Breakfast is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Hopwood Bed & Breakfast is 2.1 miles from the center of Taihape. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.