Reviews of Fossil Coast B&B
173 Waihi Road, 4610 Hawera, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room had everything you needed. Comfortable bed!
Nothing it was great
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was a lovely warm room and very comfortable. It had everything I needed for a one night stay.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFossil Coast B&B ‘ticked all the boxes’ for me and for my short stay in Hāwera. I didn’t want a larger motel unit as such. I just wanted a bed and bathroom facilities at a reasonable price and Fossil Coast B&B provided that. I appreciated being met by Gillian when I arrived and being shown my room. As I did the cleanliness and neatness. My rooms were always warm to come home to and my bed comfortable to sleep in. Staying three nights at this establishment underpinned the enjoyment of my stay in Hāwera.
There was nothing I didn’t like. I wish I could have stayed longer.
Thank you for choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B and B. Your heartfelt review is very much appreciated and pleased that you had a comfortable stay Rowan.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI really love coming to the fossil coast b&b Jill is wonderful.
Thank you for your heartfelt review and patronage. It is always a pleasure to see you Talitha.
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWonderful Host. Beautiful and warm rooms (we travelled in winter). Delicious breakfast with real coffee. Everything your looking for in a B&B.
Wifi a little unreliable, but generally working fine.
Thank you for choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B&B and your kind review. We are happy that you had an enjoyable stay.
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great Gill was an excellent host Breakfast was amazing Room was warm, bed was comfortable
Everything was amazing
Thank you for choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B & B. Your heart felt review was appreciated. It was a pleasure to have met you both and wish you success in your next comps.
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe comfortable bed, the clean room and the spacious area for bedroom and bathroom.
It is a reasonable distance from town and in the main street in. Traffic noise was present, but not a big problem.
Thank you for choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B& B. We are happy that you had a comfortable stay.
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLovely host, delicious and generous breakfast, beautiful room.
Thank you for your kind review and choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B and B. I hope you enjoyed the remainder of your holiday.
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast not included. Excellent location.
B&B itself was perfect, as was the location. We knew it to be on a main road so expected a degree of traffic noise. Being allocated a front room closest to the road accentuated the noise of heavy trucks particularly throughout the night. A noise shield (double glazing) to the front room(s) would enhance the existing high level of comfort for future guests.
Thank you for choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B and B. It was unfortunate that your experience was disappointing. Breakfast is optional when booking. Sadly, the reservation you made had no meal option. Breakfast was offered, but declined.
Thank you for choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B and B. It was unfortunate that your experience was disappointing. Breakfast is optional when booking. Sadly, the reservation you made had no meal option. Breakfast was offered, but decline… Show more
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGenerous inclusion of cereals, bread and butter for toast and spreads. Comfy Beds, Good Shower, Friendly hosts, Nice & Clean!
Was a bit cold in the morning after the first night as the radiators were on a timer Didn't like the religious idols used for decorations
Thank you for your review and choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B&B. You were advised, as we do with all our guests, to please let us know if you need anything. It was unfortunate that you didn't tell us of your dislike of the decorative Buddhas, we would have been happy to remove them. There is an electric heater in the closet of the Studio for guests use, for when the central heating is turned off.
Thank you for your review and choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B&B. You were advised, as we do with all our guests, to please let us know if you need anything. It was unfortunate that you didn't tell us of your dislike of the decorative Bud… Show more
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThank you for your kind review and choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B and B. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday.
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great, our stay there was amazing despite the situation with the car. So thanks a lot to James and Gillian for their hospitality. They are wonderful!!! 😊 They are very accommodating!
Thank you for your heartfelt review and choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B&B. It was a pleasure to have met you both.
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery beautiful house , amazing host Jane &julian , thank you for everything , we did appreciate your company talk about everything and also the breakfast so yummy 👌😁 All the best for you See ya From frenchies
It was a pleasure to have met you both. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Thank you for your kind review and for choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B&B.
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGillian, our host, was our favorite part of the stay! She was so interesting and helpful, and went above and beyond to find a way to return a cellphone we left there. Our room had a nice view of Mt. Taranaki. Hawera was an overnight for us, not a destination, but it was a lovely stop near Hollard Gardens and the Forgotten World Highway.
From the north, the driveway was tricky to pinpoint right after an intersection, but not a big deal.
Thank you for your positive review and choosing to stop over at Fossil Coast B&B. I'm pleased that we managed to reunite you with your cell phone 👍
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt was very clean well maintained you are treated like family And all round great place to stay and they can accommodate a large family
There was not a thing to dislike
Thank you for choosing to return to Fossil Coast B&B and your heart felt review. It was lovely to see you both again and meet your friends. Sam missed the attention 🐕🦺
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLovely home with charming hostess. Beautifully maintained with excellent breakfast and great garden.
Thank you for your kind review and choosing to stay at Fossil Coast B&B. We are happy that you had a pleasant stay.
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNothing
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Fossil Coast B & B. I was always under the impression that a B & B was Bed & Breakfast. Not at this place, but you could pay extra for b/fast if you wanted it. Maybe their advertising should be corrected.
Thank you for your review. It's unfortunate that your experience was disappointing. Although we offer bed and breakfast, we found that it was not a requirement for all guests. With all due respect, this was explained to you. I hope you both enjoyed the rest of your trip.
Thank you for your review. It's unfortunate that your experience was disappointing. Although we offer bed and breakfast, we found that it was not a requirement for all guests. With all due respect, this was explained to you. I hope you bot… Show more
Reviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewExcellent variety of choices for breakfast. Excellent service. An ideal position in town for our visit.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and welcoming staff and owner! Room was well furnished and spotless.
Some traffic noise
Thank you for your review and choosing to stay at fossil coast B&B.
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
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