the room and bed were very clean and comfortable, plus i enjoyed the pool. i will be back

i wrote to you saying i had booked through the motel direct and booked and stayed only 2 nights. i had booked earlier with booking.com unintentionally for 3 nights but then had to change to 2 nights. i paid you for the 3 nights, changed it all and requested a refund from you. When the booking came up it was listed as Homestead motel and i thought i was booking direct with them but when i had to change it to 2 nights i realised my mistake and requested a refund. please could you action a refund. Thank you Julia Smith

Long weekend stay at Kerikeri Homestead. The location was ideal remote enough to offer an escape from the busy city life, yet conveniently close to the state highway, making it easy to explore different parts of the FFN without hassle. The service and hospitality were outstanding throughout our stay. Reception staff was welcoming and friendly. Housekeeping staff gave great advise on places to visit. The only negative I have was the hoha creaking sounds that came from the ceiling and in the walls was very annoying other than that our stay was pleasant. I will still recommend.

Creaky noises in the studio from the ceiling and in the walls.

Great stay for families ! Plenty of parking though we had only one vehicle but we did have visitors come over & they were also impressed by how spacious parking was. Awesome spa & pool! As well as a bbq space if families wanted to have a bbq. Location is very neat too. There’s a pub not far from the motel. Beds were super spacious our premium apartment had everything we needed ! Whiteware, dish soap and all! Thank u for an amazing stay in the beautiful kerikeri we will be back!

Amazing pool - maybe it's heated? Great to have a deck to hang out on in the morning too. Beautiful outlook over the bushy valley from our room which made it feel like we were in Australia! Great size rooms, very clean and good facilities. Would highly reccomend.

There is a bar nearby, which was pumping loud music when we got home after 10 which could've been bad but the fans blocked all noise so we didn't hear a thing. Would be nice to have milk in the rooms for coffee.

Plenty of offstreet parking and close to the room. Decent sized room with jug, milk and coffee supplies. Bathroom was a nice size. Comfortable bed. There were bath robes provided but we didn't get the chance to use them. The real highlight was the private balcony.

I covered the microwave with a shirt as the numbers were bright and I like total darkness for sleeping. Could hear other guests talking/coughing and TV echo because we were down a internal hallway which was a sound trap. They were not being noisy intentionally however. I'm guessing the price was only steep because it's the holiday season and we only booked as we had a concert in kerikeri that night as wouldn't spend $280 on a room usually. Have stayed here before and paid about $150

The pool was terrific. The room and bed were excellent and the bathroom pristine. Pool robes were in the cupboard, along with an umbrella which we did use when it rained. It was an easy walk to the town for a bite to eat and also to the local Countdown supermarket. The parkings spaces are nice and roomy and although the complex is quite large there is a feeling of privacy for the single rooms and the apartments. The gardens are beautiful and well looked after.

The only thing I didn't like was dull drum beats until 1am from the Bar and Bistro next door but it was Saturday night (in our two night stay). My husband didn't notice anything but he had run a half marathon... I will carry ear plugs with me in future. I am already planning to return next February when I'm going up to Cape Reinga with friends.

The pool area is absolutely lovely, the location is walking distance to town and they’ve done a lovely job of making each unit feel quite private despite having rooms side by side. The facilities provided in the room (such as plates, cutlery etc) were also great.

The room we were in was a Lockwood unit so inside it has interlocking wood panels. As a result it was horribly noisy all throughout the night as the wood contracted. It sounded like gun shots or things falling off the walls and woke me up all night. Next time I’ll make sure to stay in a different style unit.

Quiet location, pleasant helpful staff, high standards of cleaning, comfortable beds.

No fan in the bathroom, or heated towel rail - just minor things. I’m told the newer rooms have them. No fault of the motel management, but we were woken at 5 30am on our second night by corporate guests going off early: the noise level was unbelievable…we were in the middle unit of three units, & both left super early: don’t these ‘corporate guests’ know that some people might actually be on holiday? Perhaps a note in their rooms to gently remind them to be considerate of other guests?

The pool is great! I’ve stayed in two different configuration rooms now and they were both excellent! This place makes you feel you are on vacation and never want to leave. Love how there aren’t heaps of rooms and the pool is huge so few families can comfortably all swim there and lounge. Even be on the deck and you feel you have your own space still.

The only small thing would be to upgrade the spa pool as it’s old but other than that, love it!

I really liked the simplicity of getting the key card - the room was very clean and tidy. Well stocked with everything you need. Comfy bed, nice TV and a nice feel to the room. Lots of parking so not having to squeeze in somewhere. Very accessible to town I walked into town for dinner and walked home very comfortably.

Nothing it was great. Didnt try the pool if I go back maybe i will. Wasnt sure if it was heated or not.