Paradise near Picton
Whatamonga Home Stay is a unique bed and breakfast experience located in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Whatamonga was purpose-built to provide two separate guest apartments and
two guestrooms with private entrance on the ground floor of the main house. All offer private sunny decks overlooking
the picturesque waters of the Sounds.
Set in idyllic bush with panoramic views over Whatamonga Bay and Queen Charlotte Sound, the accommodation offers seclusion and direct access to the beach, yet Picton is only 9 kilometres drive away.
Water activities abound, including swimming at the beach, fishing from the
jetty, taking the dinghy or kayaks out in the bay, visiting the salmon and
mussel farms, or fishing charters.
Meals are served in the house, units, guest rooms or alfresco on the
deck.
Whatamonga Homestay has enjoyed a Four Star Qualmark rating since 2006.
4 Stars
Qualmark Rating
Enviro-Bronze Qualmark Rating Barbecue
Bedside Reading
Lights
Breakfasts
Check-in Time:
2:00pm
Check-out Time
10:00am
Clothes Dryer
Clothesline
Cot
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Fridge/Freezer
Guest
Laundry
Internet Access
Iron / Ironing
Board
Library
Luggage Storage
Non Smoking
Off Street
Parking
Serviced Rooms
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Customer reviews and ratings
We
have stayed in many homestays and this is the best we have found.
Colette's breakfast pastries are fantastic and her bread and butter
pudding is to die for. The rooms are beautifully appointed with
wonderful views. Colette gave us such a warm welcome - we could be
back tomorrow if we didn't live so far away!
Maggie Hollingsworth - 03 Mar 2012
Delightful
, what a gem with a fantastic location looking out over the Sounds .
Colette made our unfortunately far too short stay blissful,
interesting and enjoyable. To discover this home stay you will be
truly rewarded. We enjoyed meeting others over a delicious breakfast
with homemade treats.
Marc Osborne - 21 Feb 2012
We
thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Whatamonga. The unit was lovely and
private with a fantastic panoramic view across the stunning
Marlborough Sounds. Colette was a warm, inviting and friendly host
who was very welcoming and helpful with booking tourist activities,
plus she puts on a lovely breakfast. Would highly recommend this
delightful homestay.
NIna Smith - 2 Feb 2012
We have stayed at Whatamonga Homestay every year for 5 years. I would say it is our favorite place to stay in New Zealand. The views of the Queen Charlotte Sounds are breath taking. We've walked down to the boat house and taken out the kayaks, watched the sailboat races from our balcony, and enjoyed wonderful leisurely breakfasts with our hosts. Colette really makes you feel at home, and if you request it may even prepare a special evening meal. She provides excellent suggestions for things to do and see in the area as well. Just a few minutes outside Picton, it's a perfect location if you want to be on the water and still close enough for day trips to the fabulous Marlborough Wineries.
Roger & Della Bossart - 29 Jul 2011
We spent three nights at this lovely homestay during our latest three
week driving tour of the South Island. Our goal was to find quiet
accommodation on the outskirts of Picton, and Whatamonga Homestay suited us
perfectly.
From the moment we drove down the steep driveway until the minute we said
our final good-bye, we felt completely at home and spoiled by owner Colette.
The first thing we noticed upon entering our self-contained unit (#2) was
the stunning view of the Marlborough Sounds from the floor to ceiling
windows covering an entire wall. WOW
Fodors Website - 10 Jul 2011
