This B&B is now renamed "Villa Italia" with a husband and wife team from Milan who are fantastic company and great cooks (hands-on learning the art of pizza making and breads in the outdoor oven). The owners are so enthusiastic and great fun. Rooms are very tastfully done - its just a shame we had only one night. We booked it on wotif at the last minute - what a find we will be back!

We usually don't stay at B&Bs, but we are sure glad we stayed at the Kingfisher. David and Marie greeted us on arrival. This was our first stop after flying into NZ. West wing room was new and comfortable. David turned the heater on to take off the chill. We cleaned up and had tea with them as they explained the city, gave reccomendations for food and sights, and talked about their history. They both were very accomidating and had breakfast ready when we requested. David even made my husband his hot breakfast! Nice array of cold cereals, fruits, juice, and coffee. Some of the best toast ever :) Bed was comfortable, some coffee/tea, a few DVDs in room. Marie even did a load of our wash, thanks! Thanks for having us, it was wonderful. Lauren and Scott, Austin Texas.

The Kingfisher B&B is a great place for a weekend retreat or a longer stay. David and Marie make you feel very much at home and will book restaurants, excursions or whatever you need. I'd advise taking advantage of this on public holidays when Kerikeri closes.

The room was very spacious and very well appointed with DVD player, stereo and had the weather been better we would have taken advantage of the outdoor area. It's nice to stay in a B&B that isn't chintz and twee.

It is a short drive from town (5 minutes) but the setting is lovely.

we stayed for 4 nights at this lovely bed and breakfast and really did not want to have to leave.
dave and marie made us feel very welcome and made sure our stay was trouble free.
the views are fantastic and it is so peacefull.
we woke up every morning to a nice home cooked breakfast ready to start the day off.
i recommend this bed and breakfast to anybody who is wishing to travel to the north islands.