Reviews of The Inn At The Convent
9 High Street, 3920 Taumarunui, New Zealand

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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly chatty hosts
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewGreat continental breakfast with homemade muesli, fruit juice and toast and big choice of spreads
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLoved its history and story and all the art works and decor. Beautiful old home that has been lovingly restored. So enjoyed meeting owners June and Geoff who were very hospitable and friendly and so generous and flexible.
NA
Thank you for your lovely review! We do enjoyed meeting you both. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your adventure! Regards June
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFull of character and hosts extremely helpful and friendly whilst respecting the need for privacy. It was very cold but room was lovely and warm.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAttentive and caring staff and owners. Warm cozy rooms which were well presented.
Having to carry luggage from roadside because there was no entrance or parking directly outside the office
I’m sorry Phillip I didn’t make it clear that we do have off street parking. Thank you for your kind review. Regards June
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly Host , nice room , great food Loved the art
Thank you for your kind review. We hope you enjoyed the timber trail !
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWell located for a stay in this region, beautiful home, comfortable, lovely hosts, great breakfast.
Thank you Linda for your lovely review. Regards June
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautifully presented 1916(?) convent accommodation, with lots to look at and treasure; warm and cosy, well equipped and decorated private room and ensuite, beautiful breakfast available for us at 6.45 am!! Geoff, June and Rufus warm and friendly!
Thank you Colleen ! We enjoyed to meeting you ! Regards June
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe loved our stay here. The owner was lovely and really welcoming. The facilities were perfect and the breakfast delicious.
NA
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIf you want to be pampered and made to feel part of the family; this is the place to stay! The home is so welcoming and full of June's collections from all over the world! The rooms are comfortable and inviting! The breakfasts are incredible! And all of this at an amazing price! Highly recommended and we'll definitely be back when we're down that way!
Loved everything about our stay!
Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to your next visit! Regards June
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat quaint accommodation and very attentive hosts
Thank you Patrick for your lively review. We look forward to seeing you again. Regards June
Reviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewA beautiful old building with antique furnishings and many art works
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewA charming old building with many art works and great ambience
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely beautiful and charming building. Beautiful paintings on walls. Charming dog named Rufus greeted us. Lovely sunny spot outside to sit and relax
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Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice clean and good continental breakfirst!
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful old convent with original features and character. Comfortable, quiet and clean.
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery warm and welcoming couple. Nothing too much trouble. House had great character and history
Thank you Harry for your kind words. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you. Regards June
Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe cleanliness, high standard of antique furnishings and linens, modern art, the historical nature of the Inn and most of all …. June and Geoff who were exceptionally kind, accommodating and great conversationalists. On our first morning June got up extra early and was running around in her dressing gown to ensure we had a good breakfast before leaving for the Tongariro hike. I was desperate for a decent salad when we arrived and although dinner is not usually available, June put together an exceptional one for me on our second night. The room had a shared bathroom down a short corridor but we were the only ones using it. A very welcoming and well-run home with surprises: June is so disarming yet has travelled internationally as a shoe designer and has many other strings to her bow.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe accommodation is well set up for guests. Our room was large and it had the most comfiest bed . There is a tea/coffee station so you can have a hot drink at any time. There is a dining room / sitting room and a separate tv room . And a spacious bathroom .