Historic Colenso Cottage

10a Colenso Avenue, 4110 Napier, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>87</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
87 reviews

Quiet location, but a bit of a hilly walk to and from town.

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Historic Colenso Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom

The heritage-listed Colenso Cottage offers boutique accommodations with free WiFi, within a 5-minute walk from the city center, supermarkets, bus depot, cafes and restaurants. Located in a quiet upmarket area, the property features stunning views just outside the front door and from the private courtyard. The original home of William Colenso, a New Zealand Explorer and missionary, this beautifully renovated, fully self-contained property offers a large master bedroom, an open plan living/dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a private, sunny courtyard with an outdoor dining setting and views of Te Mata Peak through to the Kaweka Ranges. Sky TV and Netflix is provided. The property is 0.9 mi from both Bluff Hill Lookout and McLean Park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

FREE parking!

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Hiking

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Reliable Info
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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Napier
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tracybrain
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Quiet location, but a bit of a hilly walk to and from town.”
  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    “Fantastic.location. beautiful studio. Spacious. Beautiful grounds well furnished best stay so far. Wish we were there more days”
  • Shona
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location was perfect, cottage was spotless, comfortable and warm.”

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Full refund for NZ if unable to travel due to C-19 (Vaccinated guests only). Colenso Cottage, heritage listed, Boutique Accommodation on Napier Hill, Hawkes Bay. The original home of William Colenso, Explorer & Missionary, now renovated to a high standard for your indulgence and comfort. Colenso Cottage is set in a fantastic location with stunning views just outside the front door. A short walk of town. Colenso Cottage is fully self-contained with a large master bedroom, comfy king sized bed with beautiful linen. A stunning dark leather studded sofa compliment the tastefully decorated open plan living area, fully equipped kitchen & laundry. Sky, Netflix & Wi-Fi are there for your comfort & convenience. Sit back and relax on one of the native wooden sun-loungers in the private sunny courtyard or enjoy breakfast on the wrought iron table and chairs as you take in the views over Te Mata Peak through to the Kaweka ranges. A breakfast basket can be arranged if requested. Katie welcomes you to come and experience this special piece of New Zealand’s history. Colenso Cottage is available for a longer stay if so desired. Weddings please inquire, rates will differ to advertised price.
Colenso Cottage is situated in a upmarket st, with well established homes and friendly quiet neighbours. Parking is always available on the roadside just outside the cottage. The cottage is within a few minutes walk to town, close to many restaurants and amenities. It is 10 - 15 minute walk to McLean park, 10 minute drive to local wineries and all Hawkes Bay has to offer. Hawkes Bay has wonderful cycling tracks, an award winning winery region with top notch restaurants. Local markets with fresh produce are available to visit each weekend. Cape Kidnappers Golf course is rated the 10th best golf course outside of the US by Golf Magazine and is located a 30 minute drive away. Also Cape Kidnappers boasts the worlds largest mainland gannet colony with tours available.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Historic Colenso Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 20

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Historic Colenso Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Historic Colenso Cottage

  • Historic Colenso Cottage is 2,150 feet from the center of Napier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Historic Colenso Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Historic Colenso Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Historic Colenso Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Historic Colenso Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, Historic Colenso Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Historic Colenso Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water park
    • Horseback riding

  • Check-in at Historic Colenso Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.