Hotel Dengan Pools di Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Wallingford homestead was an exceptional stay during our tour of New Zealand. The house is absolutely beautiful and bursting with history. If you appreciate historic homes in a stunning location, I cant recommend this place enough. Jeannette and Chris are wonderful hosts and you really feel like you are welcomed from the moment you pull up to the property. Arthur and Remi were the star guests and if you love dogs, these beauties will follow you around and make you feel right at home. You can really tell Chris puts his heart and soul into the food. Our meals were incredible and there was not a single thing we didn’t enjoy. Everything was made by Chris. Even the bread for breakfast. The grounds are well maintained and provided a sanctuary away from home. The pool area has everything you could need and the water was absolutely perfect temperature. Our only regret was that we only had one night here, we wish we could have stayed for a lot longer.

Very clean. Excellent service. However, as per policy (says the receptionist), I was surprised why they have to swipe my card even though i have already paid online, which I didn’t allow, because I have had a bad experience with card scam thus I have to deposit $200NZD which was returned upon checking out (after they checked the room). The stove’s exhaust and overhead light weren’t functioning. There were only 2 chairs inside 2 hand towels and 2 flannels though a triple (good for 3 adults) room was booked. Good enough the TV was at first soundless that we found out that the inn’s black book weren’t there. We could have been charged for its loss if the receptionist didn’t look for it the night before we checked out. There was a room price disparity of of $16NZD more or less which I paid online and the actual receipt at the inn. The online booking was $16NZD more expensive.

Highly recommenad staying at the Spanish Lady staff were amazing we had a great stay in our 2bdrm unit it's an older style could do with a bit of paint to upgrade but beds were comfortable kitchen was well equipped with oven an stove top cooking utensils dishes etc. Shower toilet well stocked with towels complimentary shampoo/conditioner handwash toilet paper very clean. We stayed 2days and enjoyed our time only downside for us was the window in the toilet glass shutters allowed cold air into the room as well as a security issue for me. Overall stay was excellent access to laundry an if it was warmer weather the pool and spa would of been absolute tops for us as a family. Close to shops supermarket and city centre. Thank you Spanish Lady we will definitely come back again when in Napier

The room was very nice and the landlord was very patient and kind. Winter is a bit cold, but it is acceptable. Not far from there is a Chinese food outside, the supermarket is 500 meters small, and it takes 20 minutes to go.

The seasons have changed recently, and the temperature difference at night is a bit big. It may not be winter yet, so heating is not provided. It's a bit cold to sleep at night... It's very cold! 🥶 The location is very good. It only takes 5 minutes to enter the city. It is very convenient👍🏼 I'm a little confused when the counter asked me to check my credit card information. I looked too carefully... I'll keep an eye on whether there are any fraudulent transactions~ (I hope it's because I have persecution delusions🤣

Beautiful place to stay.. lots of activities to do. All of enjoyed.

Very convenient for the beach, town and aquarium. Well located on the sea front. Clean. The room literature suggested they had had problems with guests in the past and was quite unsettling to read , not entirely welcoming and full of encouragement for your stay.

The motel is quite big. When the old lady is not there, she calls her (actually the room inside). The room is quite big, with a double bed and a single bed, complete kitchen, bathroom and bath. Parking is available at the door of the house. Looking across the river from the famous old lighthouse. But the toilet seat can't be kept upright, and the hot water handle of the shower will fall off. Overall, it's ok.

Beautiful place to stay, big size room & bath with Jacuzzi. All the amenities you need for a comfortable stay are there. Ample parking spaces. We enjoyed our stay so much that I have already made booking for our next trip in March 2026.

Very clean, cozy, the room has everything you need, even a small kitchen, cutlery, and dishes. There is a refrigerator, hot water in the shower, towels, a TV, and internet—amazing for such a good price.