Tauraa Hotel

I loved Tauraa's. Bill picked us up and took us for a short tour to get the lay of the land. Pointed out the post office, where to buy quality T shirts, good spot to buy beer and wine as well as several restaurant recommendations. Check-in consisted of Bill showing us to our room, giving us the key and telling us to relax and enjoy. We felt like we were staying with friends. The view from the rooms of the garden around the property with the colorful flowers and plant, and hills in the distance was so pretty. On our way out, to pick up a few items from one of the small markets, we met Bills wife. Hugs all around, we were made to feel so welcome. The prices for beer and wine in the stores were reasonable, considering the location. Brought some wine back to the room, poured a glass and sat back and enjoyed the view. Did not miss having a TV at all. Breakfast was excellent, whatever the chef is cooking up that morning and so pretty to look at. Fruit smoothie, French press coffee, and the freshly baked, crunchy, chewy bread rolls, loved it. Tauraa's arranged a tour for us with Terry, who was so laid back, grew up on the island and as a kid played in most of the areas we toured, great perspective on life, history of the island and what the future holds for the enchanting place. We could not have picked a better place to stay. We loved it.

Very hospitable family managing the hotel - they kept water bottles in the refrigerator every day. Neat and clean rooms. It is right on the main street, easy walking distance to the coast. They made fresh breakfast everyday - which was completely home style and very well presented. It is maintained as a family run boutique hotel. The family spent hours talking to us in the evening - made coffee, offered bananas from their yard. I would stay again easily when we go back. Don't expect buffets, spa, pool and other big hotel amenities. Internet worked well in the main area.

Was picked up at the airport and greeted at the hotel with fresh fruit smoothies. A wonderful touch. Breakfasts were good. Hotel had a nice island feel. Wifi wasn't working, but on the island you should try to disconnect anyhow. I suspect it was an isolated incident with the wifi and not a regular occurrence

Edith and her family were such wonderful hosts! The rooms are spacious and clean. There is no AC (fine during the cooler months) or TV (Make sure to download some Netflix episodes beforehand). The breakfast was so fresh and so good. The hotel is located near many restaurants and is about a 10 minute walk to the pier.

Good location near town. Clean, no-frills room. Nice breakfast. Communication was poor -- they never responded to repeated emails, leading to a disorganized airport pick-up because they didn't know which guests were going to be arriving on the flight. In three days, the WiFi never worked, although I suspect it's spotty throughout the island.