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Reviews of Kepplestone by the Sea

3.5 out of 5
Kepplestone by the Sea
9 Surat Bay Rd, New Haven, OTA

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right by the water, short drive back into town. Helpful friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea was iustshort walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved this property, had more of a BNB than expected but did not mind one bit. The location is amazing and a great place to use as a base to explore the Catlins. We would have loved to stay extra nights and will be back again. The bathroom being carpeted was a bit weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy Cottage By the Sea
We loved our stay here. It was cosy and felt like we were in a beachside NZ Bach. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The hosts were really lovely and we were thrilled to see sealions on the beach. Superb remote and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great getaway
A very comfortable place to stay. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. They were very attentive to our needs but respected our privacy. Good local information supplied. Great base for exploring the area. We are happy to recommend. Thank you. We would love to come back if we have the opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Esther on Apr 12, 2021
Thank you very much for your feedback Sharon and thank you for choosing Kepplestone by the Sea as your accommodation in the Catlins.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ester was so welcoming and we wish we could have stayed longer. We wish them all the best for the future. Awesome peaceful place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from Ester on Feb 18, 2021
Thank you very much for choosing Kepplestone by the Sea for your accommodation in the Catlins. Very much appreciated with your feedback. Enjoy your holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kool little place
Orsum, friendly, kool little place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Orsum relaxing place
Orsum stay, wish it was longer. Ery nice lady to deal with and very kool cottage. Want to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIPA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A night in Surat Bay
We wanted to find a quiet retreat on our trip across the Catlins and chose Surat Bay. We booked only a few nights earlier and of the two cottages, we booked the one with the larger bed. Checkin was easy, the room was warm and the bed comfy. Breakfast was included and there was a lovely array of eggs, cereal, toast and spreads. We were lucky enough to walk along the beach and find a sea lion sleeping on the sand.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Esther on Oct 8, 2020
Thank you very much for your feedback Phillipa also thank you for choosing Kepplestone by the Sea as your accommodation in the Catlins. Have a wonderful day.

10/10 Excellent

KepplestoneByTh, Otago, New Zealand

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here. Peaceful, quiet, close the beach Just a short drive to Owaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cabin was very big and comfortable. The furnishings were a bit outdated but extremely functional and comfortable. It was great having a king sized bed, a large indoor table and a nice outside space. The hosts were very friendly and helpful and even loaned us their binoculars to see the sea lions better. The location is great within walking distance of many huge sea lions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Peter J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient Location
Newhaven is easily missed from the main road but Kepplestone is at a convenient, quiet location for visiting many of the local walks and attractions. Breakfast items including fresh local eggs were a surprise inclusion. Thank you for a pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Esther & Jack on Feb 25, 2020
Dear Peter. Thank you very much for choosing Kepplestone by the Sea for your accommodation in the Catlins. We very much appreciated for your feedback. Enjoy your holiday in the around New Zealand.

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty spacious cabin, minutes walk from beach
Pretty little cabin, immaculately clean with lovely fresh eggs, fruit, cereal, bread butter and marmalade left for breakfast. Jack and Ester are lovely hosts, we would have loved to spend longer here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Esther & Jack on Feb 25, 2020
Dear Paul, Thank you very much for choosing Kepplestone by the Sea for your accommodation in the Catlins. We appreciate very much for your feedback. Have a great holiday in New Zealand.

4/10 Poor

Ron, New

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
do not worth the cost. Very old and poor amenities. Don’t come here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is wonderful, right by the sea, and the host is very friendly. The check-out time of 10 AM is a little on the early side, and the room is clean and neat but not especially luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Jack & Esther on Jan 18, 2020
Thank you very much for your feed back and choosing Kepplestone by the Sea for your stay in the Catlins. Have a wonderful holiday in New Zealand.

8/10 Good

Dolcie Dauphine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply the best what a wonderful out of the way place, everything just right.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Jack & Esther on Jan 18, 2020
Thank you very much for your feedback Martyn & Sue and for choosing Kepplestone by the Sea for your stay in the Catlins. Enjoy your holiday in New Zealand. Have a wonderful day.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a guest cabin to the main house that is old, tired and really could use some upgrades. Close to the waterfront and beach. The hosts are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Jack & Esther on Jan 18, 2020
Thank you very much for your feedback and choosing Kepplestone by the sea for your accommodation in the Catlins. Enjoy your holiday in New Zealand and have a great day.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Jack & Ester on Oct 8, 2019
Thank you very much for choosing Kepplestone while in the Catlins area. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in NZ. Have a wonderful day.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed being quiet and so near the beach where we could walk and enjoy the wildlife - birds and sea lions and a very angry seal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Jack & Esther on Jun 12, 2019
Thank you very much for your feedback and Big Thank You for choosing Kepplestone by the Sea for accommodation while you are in the Catlins Area. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in NZ.