Independent in Maruia from NZ$162

"An amazing stay and very friendly staff."

"Quiet and clean motel off the main road . Short drive to town . Friendly proprietors . "

"We had a lovely weekend at the bach. It's conveniently located between Nelson and Christchurch, so our group could meet in the middle Thank you Janice "

"Cosy and comfortable unit. Friendly and helpful host. Great dinner option nearby at Cow Shed. Lovely river bathing opportunity. "

"Fabulous historic cottage. On a dead end road, right next to amazing walking tracks. Museum up the road is a must. Swimming hole at bottom of the garden in the river, bliss. Very homely and comfortable. Beautiful pottery around home from creative owner. A little tip, bring the insect repellent! Loved it here, would come back. "

"Outstanding customer service. Gracious hosts. We left behind an item, and they shipped it to us at no cost. Homemade bread was a real treat. Hope to visit again. Faith & Scott"

"We stayed at Cam's and Dee's place for one night on our trip from Christchurch to Abel Tasman. This place and the people are just awesome.The place offers everything we wanted, outdoor kitchen with a view, fireplace, outside dining area, beautiful outside shower & toilet, and of course the bus - with all the woodwork inside and so much personality to it.Cam is a lovely host - a real Kiwi, loves a good chat and is so willing to help! As we wanted to use the fireplace, he just provided all the wood and a full set of cast irons to get us going!No doubt it was all clean and tidy and the comms were super easy!My partner and I would have loved to stay there some more nights - we definitly recommend this place and would come back!"

"I loved the quiet, the charm & character of the 1940s building, the collection of antique medical objets & historic local photos. It was cosy and a comfortable warmth thanks to the central radiator heating throughout. I was definitely not too hot in my room. Very clean & all the facilities that I needed - access to a large freezer & a bath was a welcome added bonus also. Lovely grounds. Very friendly, helpful & welcoming service from the manager Shontal."