4 Rotten Row, 7892 Charleston, New Zealand
#1 of 9 hotels in Charleston
Guests' ChoiceBased on 80 B&B reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free Wifi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 10, 2025
Liz
New ZealandHostess was very welcoming and informative. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Deborah
New ZealandNothing
Perfect spot to ride the beautiful Kawitiri trail. Delicious breakfast was a bonus. Sarah is an excellent host and it was very interesting to hear about the local history and recent activity in developing the cycle trail and conservation effort in the region.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Tonya
New ZealandEvery thought had gone into the development & character of this property - it so exceeded expectations
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Valerie
New ZealandNothing!
Breakfast11/10...amazing...lovely hosts....thankyou for the trip to the tunnel..fascinating hope to see you againkj
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 5, 2025
Silverfish69
New ZealandNothing!
Breakfast was awesome. the beds were comfy, and the hostess was very informative. Good locatin, a short walk to the beaches and to the pub for a meal if you didn't fancy cooking. The Caves booking office and cafe were just over the road too. Look forward to going back.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 12, 2025
Gareth
United KingdomImpossible to improve :-)
It was a real delight to stay here with a real super-host. A lot of thought has gone into making the accommodation and facilities top-notch and it felt so homely with everything you need for your stay. Only a short walk away is a gorgeous bay in this small & quiet west coast community.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 11, 2025
Amber
New ZealandThe breakfast was amazing ! The room was adorable and I felt like I was very well taken care of. The perfect place to stop after the trail. The meal at the pub was excellent too. Wonderful hosts !
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 11, 2025
Angela
New ZealandWe loved everything about the property. Very comfortable, clean and located in a beautiful part of NZ. The owners Sarah and Shane know how to make you feel welcome and go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your stay.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Claude
CanadaGreat breakfast, very complete. The host was simply incredebile ! Thanks for all.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Lynette
AustraliaNothing. It was like a home away from home.
Very cosy and comfortable. Beds were comfy. Breakfast was lovely and generous. The chocolates were a nice touch. The host was lovely and very informative about the local attractions. There was a nice walk to the river close by and the tavern and booking office for the train ride through the rainforest or caving if you were adventurous was just across the road.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Nicole
New ZealandNothing.
Host was lovely. A lot of thought had been put in to the comfort of her guests.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 17, 2025
Sophia
GermanyI had a very nice (but unfortunately short) stay in Charleston. Sarah war very welcoming and nice and had good tips for the region. The Apartment is well equipped with everything you need & the breakfast was amazing. Would 100% stay there again.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 15, 2025
David
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike!
Everything! Comfy clean and with a sea view over a beautiful garden.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Diana
New ZealandMy birthday biking celebration was just delightful staying in Sarah and Shane’s beautiful seaside studio all in shades of blue.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 11, 2025
Diane
New ZealandExtremely welcoming hostess, spotlessly clean and very homely, beautiful breakfast, we felt very spoilt
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 5, 2025
John
CanadaThe room was adequate but not spacious.
Good clean comfortable accommodation in an interesting town. Friendly hosts. Lots of interesting things to do in this small town. Beautiful new hiking/MTB trail, mine museum, ocean scenery , and caving adventures nearby. Good restaurant/tavern just across the road.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Leon
South AfricaSarah was a great host and provided us with local information. The room was so tidy and neat, and everything that you can think of was provided. The breakfast was perfect and so creatively served. It's definitely a hidden gem. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Sue
United KingdomThe property was perfect for our stop over on our trip up the West coast. The accommodation was great, Sarah had thought of everything we needed. Sarah and Shane were so helpful, full of information about the local area and passionate about where they lived. To top this all off Sarah’s breakfast tray was delicious and a lovely treat😊
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 15, 2025
Moritz
Austria-
Great place and host
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
Doris
United States-
Very nice host, great breakfast, everything was perfect.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Jiri
Czech RepublicOnly 1 available restaurant closes the kitchen at 8 pm, but the host informed me and I managed to get dinner.
Great owners, quiet place near beach, very nice breakfast. Nice and clean bedroom and bathroom. Soft bed. Nice view of the night sky with so many stars.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothing
Lovely owner, warm and welcoming.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Alison
United KingdomLeaving! Wish we could have stayed longer 🙁. We'll take lovely memories back to Ireland with us 😊
We liked EVERYTHING! Cosy, comfortable, clean accommodation, thoughtfully furnished and equipped. Lovely decor and excellent breakfast - generous and delicious. Highlights were stargazing and visiting the glow worms but most of all our lovely hosts Sarah and Shane. HIGHLY RECOMMEND - 6 stars!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Cheryl
United StatesClean, had a kitchenette and breakfast included
Stayed in February 2025
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