"Pros: Immerse yourself in the impeccably renovated and lovingly restored period house on Marine Parade. Esther and Tom have created a sublimely welcoming home away from home bed and breakfast where no stone was left unturned. From the fine bed and bath linens to the towel warmer to the home made curated daily tea cakes and banquet style breakfasts. You will want for nothing whilst being transferred back to a more genteel time of relaxing conversation with your hosts and other guests and relish in the time honored and valued traditions of fine living of a bygone era. The nightly evening turn down service w/chocolates accompanied by the silver tray of port wine was priceless. And all this a mere stones throw from the most exquisite historically preserved Deco town I can recall peppered w/wonderful restaurant choices. A most memorable visit! Cons: Leaving" ~Justine

"Pros: Amazing stay. We went to Hawkes Bay for a Marathon and the accommodation was a great place as our base. It was near enough to the city centre that you could walk there, yet there was no street noise. Straight across the road from the beach so we got awesome sunrise views. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 lovely bathrooms and great open plan communal spaces." ~Rob

"Pros: Clean, convenient location. Cons: Bed was saggy and not particularly comfortable." ~Kevin