We've just had a night at "The Castle". What a wonderful experience ...the setting was magical with a lovely view towards the sea. Our room was beautifully appointed with the most comfortable bed, while the breakfast was fresh and delicious - you have to try the French Toast ! Val & Ras were great hosts and made us feel right... More

Yes, "The Castle" gets 100 points. Why? Because it's exactly what you do expect of a 5* luxury B&B. It's not one of this impersonal B&B where the owner lives elsewhere any acts like a manager of a small hotel. No, "the caste" is more like a second home, where the owner lives at spot, is always there to help... More

My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary at The Castle in The Tower Suite which was absolutely stunning, it had amazing sea views and was so immaculately presented. Raz and Val are such friendly people who made us feel very welcome. Fantastic food French Toast with blueberries, home-made museli, devine wine truely a very memorable experience we certainly... More

My partner and I celebrated our 10-year anniversary with a two-night stay at The Castle. Ras and Val made us feel very welcome and took great care of us. The house is beautiful, with gorgeous views, and the Garden room was very comfortable - the bathrobes are super comfy. The food is amazing - best Eggs Benedict ever and we... More

3 delightful nights. We wanted something special for a special birthday and Val and Raz provided it in every respect - the best hospitality imaginable - wonderful food and wine - superb surroundings. The Castle Matakana has to have the highest recommendation . More

We stayed at Castle Matakana for just 2 nights in March and it was a fabulous stay in a great location and in a most unusual house. We were near the end of a long touring holiday of New Zealand and looking for a little luxury; we found it! We drove to Matakana from Whangamata and the journey took about... More

Ultimately tranquil location, luxury accommodation, spotless inside and out, gourmet meals and superb furnishings and decorations. The Castle is central to all of the (numerous) attractions around Matakana/Warkworth and has a guest library which helps you to explore them. The view from the lounge and bedrooms is worth the visit. Hosts Ras and Val went well beyond normal b&b standards... More

Thanks to the lovely hosts Raz and Val, we had a lovely stay over the long weekend, starting with complimentary bottle of wine on our arrival, an amazing gourmet 3-course dinner that still retain the home-cooked taste, and concluded with a breakfast delicate in both taste and presentation. The passionfruit crumble with a candle on top was also a nice... More

As soon as you arrive you know you are somewhere special. The building is in a beautiful secluded spot with views out to sea. The rooms are of a good size, spotless and nicely furnished. The owners are so helpful and friendly, it is great that in the evening they will offer you a wine taster from their vinyard and... More