Andrew and Mandy are the most wonderful hosts, they made us feel welcome from the minute we arrived. The rooms are so comfortable and well appointed and you just sink into the beds for the best sleep ever. We also had meals with Andrew and Mandy and they are accomplished cooks - Mandy is vegetarian (properly) so we had a... More

We had a fabulous stay with Andrew and Mandy. They were friendly without being intrusive. They ensured that we had everything we needed and were helpful about where to go in Rotoura. They were happy to prepare dinner for us as well as breakfast. We chose to go out for dinner but were provided with an extensive spread for breakfast,... More

If you are looking for somewhere to go which has the ultimate in everything this is the place for you. Superb hosts, surroundings, rooms, meals - everything about it is fantastic. From the moment you arrive you can feel the calm just wash over you, (irrespective of the weather!) and there is loads to do and Mandy and Andrew will... More

Very many thanks to Andrew and Mandy for a lovely relaxing last two days of our trip. The weather was not kind to us but Mandy suggested places to go and things to do, we enjoyed the area in spite of Weather! Astelia Lodge is a delight with stunning views in a very peaceful location but not too far to... More

We stayed with Mandy and Andrew during a family holiday around New Zealand in January and chose Astelia Lodge as our up-market B&B experience, far from the smells of (interesting!) Rotorua but close enough to those attractions and the airport to be very handy. Astelia Lodge is a small enterprise run by a charming couple and with just two upmarket... More

We stayed two nights at Astelia lodge and had an amazing time! Andrew and Mandy are the loveliest hosts and did everything to make us feel comfortable. It really felt like we were staying with friends. We loved playing frisbee with Daisy the dog and we could even feed the alpaca’s. Astelia lodge has two luxury suites. The wood gives... More

If you're looking for luxury, tranquility and friendly hospitality, then look no further. This very special B&B is just 15 minutes' drive from the centre of Rotorua and looks out on to the Horuhoru Bluffs. Each light and airy suite is luxuriously fitted with a gigantic comfy bed you just sink in to, a high spec bathroom with walk-in shower... More

Situated in tranquil grounds just 15mins from centre of Rotorua is this luxury B&B. It's like Grand Designs meets The Good Life - v high-spec modern house with lovely home cooking. We enjoyed meeting the various animals - goat, dog, cat, pukekos & a family of quails! The hosts couldn't do enough for us and made us feel very welcome... More