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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: The Gables B&B in Horopito offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Modern Amenities: Each room features a kitchen with a tea and coffee maker, garden or mountain views, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a dining area, TV, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 104 km from Whanganui Airport, the property is close to Mount Ruapehu (37 km), Turoa (32 km), Taranaki Falls (37 km), and Whakapapa (44 km). Activities such as skiing, hiking, and cycling are available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room comfort, convenient location, and comfort at the property.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
John
New Zealand“Exactly as advertised, perfect for an overnight stay, would love to have stayed longer, great walks all around”- Sarah
United Kingdom“This is a lovely place to stay—warm, welcoming, and well-equipped for a comfortable visit. The continental breakfast items were generous and delightful. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the whole place was clean and cosy. Excellent...” - Alexandra United Kingdom“The place was very easy to find and well maintained. Everything was very clean and the host was able to cater for my allergy for breakfast. The bed was really comfy and we had a perfect night's sleep. Check in was seamless.”
Wilton United Kingdom“Excellent size, well laid out and good facilities. Breakfast was provided and whilst no frills, it was perfect.”- Denise New Zealand“Lots of space for a couple. Beautiful, comfortable furniture. Appreciated the breakfast foods supplied. Hosts were amazing- especially when we needed help with our car!!”
- Emma New Zealand“Perfect for us enroute from Wellington to Auckland. Helpful owner & lovely comfortable accommodation. Will definitely stay again.”
- Aung New Zealand“The place was clean and comfortable, offering a warm and peaceful atmosphere. They also provided helpful information about nearby restaurants and ski areas.”
- Elizaveta New Zealand“Beautiful place ! It’s our 3rd time visiting Gables B&B and we really enjoy it. Location s great and close to both ohakune and whakapapa. The place s very cosy and warm”
- Dorothea New Zealand“This was a beautiful and cosy stay and we enjoyed every moment. Very good location and we were well looked after, we even had a friendly visit from the cat Luna who welcomed us. Would highly recommend! Thank you so much :)”
- Rosemary New Zealand“Warm, clean and comfortable. A nice roomy studio space.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
9.3
Host review score
The Gables B&B at Horopito, Central North Island NZ.
We have a self-contained 42sqm guest wing as part of our modern, recently constructed gabled design home.
Set on 4 acres of establishing, newly created garden, with great night sky viewing.
Location is 15 mins drive north of Ohakune town.
Our guest wing has its' own private entry and garden area with vehicle parking at the door. Living area is fully furnished with bespoke furniture, and a 46 inch TV. Queen bed has electric blanket and quality linen. Room is heated with Wi Fi included. En-suite has a tiled walk in shower, Complementary continental breakfast with toasted muesli, yoghurt, spreads and snacks, also tea, coffee and hot chocolate are provided.
A lock box is available for self check in. We offer complete privacy if this is what you wish! But as we live in the main house that is separated by a vestibule, we are always available for assistance that may be required.
A pleasant garden area is available with seating for our guests use. We also invite you to enjoy as you wish the rest of our on-going creation of a garden and pond area. Mt Ruapehu views are seen from the majority of the grounds
The Central North Island area is a wonderful part of New Zealand. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is about 40 mins drive north of our location.
Both Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields are about 35 mins drive (depending on time of day) from our door. Turoa has the High Noon Express lift, Whakapapa with their new Sky Waka gondola, making Ruapehu one of NZ's premiere ski destinations.
There are several shuttle bus operators based in Ohakune, for ski or walking track transport.
Ohakune town has all the usual amenities, such as restaurants, bars, casual eateries, supermarket, bank, gas station, public library and so on. Also, there are a number of ski rental outlets.
We have the Old Coach Road cycle track on our boundary that connects to Ohakune town. This is also a good walking pathway for those in need of an extended walk through an amazing forest area.
A number of other walking tracks are easy to find in the Tongariro National Park. Almost all being within an hour's drive. As are the Kaimanawa mountains.
Many other activities are available to pursue in the broader region. kayaking, scenic sightseeing flights and trout fishing along with horse trekking are also fun things to do.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Gables B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linen
View
View
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Ski
Ski
- Ski schoolAdditional charge
- Ski storage
Activities
Activities
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- SkiingOff-site
Living Area
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
Services
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/check-out
- Laundry
- Room service
Entertainment and family services
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
General
- Electric blankets
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- English
House rules
The Gables B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Gables B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Legal information
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
