Rainbow Gate Cottage

89 Shakespeare Road, 4110 Napier, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>72</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
72 reviews
a living room with a couch and a blue chair at Rainbow Gate Cottage in Napier
a bedroom with a bed with a floral bedspread at Rainbow Gate Cottage in Napier
a bathroom with a sink and a toilet and a window at Rainbow Gate Cottage in Napier
a cat laying on a wooden deck in front of a house at Rainbow Gate Cottage in Napier
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Rainbow Gate Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 105 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

Rainbow Gate Cottage has a patio and is situated in Napier, within just 1.2 km of Pania of the Reef Statue and 1.4 km of Bluff Hill Lookout. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Napier Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.6 km from Hardinge Road Beach. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. McLean Park is 2.7 km from the holiday home, while Splash Planet is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport, 5 km from Rainbow Gate Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Napier
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    Rachael
    Australia Australia
    “The location was beautiful and quiet. Easy to find. The place was beautifully furnished. The most comfortable beds! All the little extra touches made it a lovely stay.”
  • Wayne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The little extras that were there, the fire and the bath, it was just like being at home”
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Tastefully decorated, very homely. Unexpected food left for breakfast - this was very generous and very much appreciated.”
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.

Hosted by Pippa

9.9
9.9
Host review score
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Pippa
Bluff Hill is set on the well-known area known locally as "The Hill" in Napier city, Rainbow Gate Cottage with is private driveway and parking (very rare commodity on "The Hill") is away from the bustle of the Napier centre but is still only a 10 minute stroll away (we are on a hill so walking will be either up or down hill) to so much that Napier has to offer. ** Please note: The driveway is quite steep and narrow. And the walk to and from the cottage is either up or down hill. No matter what the season you'll be so comfortable at the cottage, whether it be a night by the cozy log fire watching a movie or a hot summers evening out on the covered deck, chilled wine in hand playing pétanque with friends. I've tried to make the cottage as comfortable as I would want when I go away to a holiday home, I hope you'll find it as relaxing as I do there and enjoy hearing the beautiful Tui songs from the birds who live in the trees at the back of the cottage. I knew as soon as I saw the cottage it had a special feeling and I hope you feel it too. Rainbow Gate is owned by and welcomes everyone from the LGBTQIA+family.
I've lived in Hawkes Bay for nearly 22 years having moved to New Zealand from the UK. The food, wine and tourism over the last few years has made Hawkes Bay develop into one of the most desired locations in New Zealand to both holiday and live, I can't see myself moving from here. There's nothing better than relaxing with a glass of local wine, taking in the sunshine and letting the day pass you by. As a member of the rainbow community its my desire to make everyone, without exception, feel welcome and totally at home at the cottage. If there is anything at all that I can do to make your stay more enjoyable, comfortable or special you need only to ask.
Leave the car at the cottage and take the short 10 minute stroll (the cottage is on a hill so walking will be either up or down hill) either turning left out of the cottage into Napier centre & take in the Art Deco setting, swim & relax in the hot pools at Ocean Spa or turning right to Ahuriri with the swimming beach, children's playground, cafes, bars and restaurants, The Globe boutique movie theatre or watch the sunset with fish and chips before strolling back to the cottage. Need an ice cream, coffee, fish & chips or a new hair doo? The friendly local dairy is on the corner a 30 second walk away, the other corner is a great fish and chip shop and a hairdresser is opposite the dairy. I could be so bold as to say it's the perfect location for a holiday cottage, but I could be a little biased! ** Please note: The driveway is quite steep and narrow. And the walk to and from the cottage is either up or down hill.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rainbow Gate Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free WiFi 105 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Rainbow Gate Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

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

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 25

    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 21:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    The driveway is quite steep and narrow.

    Please inform Rainbow Gate Cottage 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 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Rainbow Gate Cottage

    • Rainbow Gate Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Check-in at Rainbow Gate Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Rainbow Gate Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • Rainbow Gate Cottage is 1,000 yards from the centre of Napier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Rainbow Gate Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Rainbow Gate Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Rainbow Gate Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • The prices at Rainbow Gate Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.