Mangonui Hotel
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Summary of reviewsMangonui Hotel is a well-loved establishment, lauded mostly for its prime location and historic charm. Nestled right in the heart of picturesque Mangonui, it offers guests easy access to various cafes, restaurants and a supermarket, all within walking distance. Guests are particularly impressed by the stunning waterfront views from the hotel's balconies and upstairs deck, making it an ideal spot to relax and take in the serene beauty of the town.
The hotel also stands out for its cleanliness, friendly staff and the comfort of its accommodations. Clean rooms with private ensuites and kitchenettes, super comfy beds and welcoming service contribute to a great value-for-money experience. The newly renovated bathrooms add to the comfort, although a few guests noted the lack of air conditioning and some rooms missing certain amenities like a TV or an electric kettle.
Mangonui Hotel’s on-site dining options further enhance the guest experience. The traditional pub downstairs offers a delightful blend of good food and lively atmosphere. Guests appreciate the clean and charming dining setup and praise the fresh, local food options with particular favorites like fish and chips and mussel fritters. The vibrant pub scene with friendly staff and a unique touch—a parrot in the public bar—adds to the appeal, despite occasional wait times for dinner.
Overall, the Mangonui Hotel manages to provide a memorable stay by combining its fantastic location, historic charm, cleanliness and friendly atmosphere. While there are minor areas needing improvement, such as more thorough room cleaning and better communal kitchen facilities, the overwhelmingly positive reviews highlight a cozy and enjoyable retreat in a beautiful seaside setting.
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The hotel also stands out for its cleanliness, friendly staff and the comfort of its accommodations. Clean rooms with private ensuites and kitchenettes, super comfy beds and welcoming service contribute to a great value-for-money experience. The newly renovated bathrooms add to the comfort, although a few guests noted the lack of air conditioning and some rooms missing certain amenities like a TV or an electric kettle.
Mangonui Hotel’s on-site dining options further enhance the guest experience. The traditional pub downstairs offers a delightful blend of good food and lively atmosphere. Guests appreciate the clean and charming dining setup and praise the fresh, local food options with particular favorites like fish and chips and mussel fritters. The vibrant pub scene with friendly staff and a unique touch—a parrot in the public bar—adds to the appeal, despite occasional wait times for dinner.
Overall, the Mangonui Hotel manages to provide a memorable stay by combining its fantastic location, historic charm, cleanliness and friendly atmosphere. While there are minor areas needing improvement, such as more thorough room cleaning and better communal kitchen facilities, the overwhelmingly positive reviews highlight a cozy and enjoyable retreat in a beautiful seaside setting.
Hotel near Golf Courses
Mangonui Hotel offers golf and fishing packages, highlighting its focus on outdoor activities, including golf. It is strategically located within close distance of several notable golf courses, including Carrington Golf Club, Whangaroa Golf Club, Kauri Cliffs Golf Club, and Ahipara Golf Club.
Family Friendly Hotel
Hotel with Free Wi-Fi
Small Hotel
3-Star Hotel
Guest Reviews
Nestled in the heart of the serene and picturesque Mangonui, Mangonui Hotel is celebrated for its prime location and stunning waterfront views. Guests rave about being able to easily walk to everything in Mangonui with numerous cafes, restaurants and a well-stocked supermarket just steps away. The hotel is strategically positioned right on the water, offering breathtaking views over the harbor and the serene beauty of the town.
This historic building radiates a unique charm, providing not just a place to stay but also a glimpse into the past. Guests find the hotel’s character and charm appealing, even though some note that further renovations could enhance its allure. The hotel's upstairs deck and waterfront balconies are perfect spots to drink and dine while soaking in the mesmerizing sea vistas.
Cleanliness, friendly staff and comfortable beds consistently receive high marks from visitors, making it a great value for money. The convenience of amenities and the flat terrain make it easy for guests to explore or simply relax. With the hotel's central location offering seamless access to local attractions and the main highway, it is an ideal base for day trips exploring further north.
Mangonui Hotel combines a fantastic location, historic charm and modern conveniences to provide a memorable stay in a beautiful seaside setting.
Nestled in a charming locale, Mangonui Hotel offers both a traditional pub and a delightful dining experience downstairs, making it convenient for guests seeking good food and lively atmosphere. The hotel is lauded for its clean rooms and the great value provided by its restaurant offerings. The local and fresh food options cater to a variety of tastes and the restaurant itself is frequently described as clean and charming.
The pub downstairs adds to the hotel's appeal with its animated ambiance, friendly staff and even a unique touch—a parrot in the public bar. Diners can enjoy a diverse selection of nice food while soaking in the vibrant pub environment, which includes a "pumping" music scene and a notable whiskey bar.
For those looking to unwind, there are also options for a nice glass of wine and other beverages, making it a well-rounded urban pub experience. Despite occasional wait times for dinner, the onsite dining provides worthwhile culinary delights, such as the well-praised fish and chips and the highly recommended mussel fritters and raw fish from the take-away options.
Overall, Mangonui Hotel offers a compelling combination of clean accommodations and a robust dining and bar scene, ensuring guests have a memorable stay.
The Mangonui Hotel has received a mix of feedback from its guests with several positive aspects highlighted. Visitors frequently commend the hotel for its super comfy beds and great value, noting that the rooms are particularly clean and come with private ensuites and little kitchenettes, which some found handy. The balcony rooms are a standout for many, offering lovely views of the beautiful bay and the harbour, making for a picturesque stay. Guests also appreciate the friendly staff, who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere.
The hotel’s historic building adds a unique character, which many guests found appealing. The facilities, including newly renovated bathrooms, are often praised for being clean and tidy with some guests particularly enjoying the spacious ensuite bathrooms.
However, there are a few drawbacks noted by guests. Some found the rooms to be small and there was a consistent mention of the lack of air conditioning or fans, making the rooms hot at times. A few rooms also missed expected amenities like a TV or electric kettle. The communal kitchen facilities were described as insufficient by some with a fridge too small for guests’ needs.
While some guests pointed out that the décor could be a bit dated and that some rooms seemed shabby or in need of a clean-up, the overall experience at Mangonui Hotel still managed to surpass expectations for many, thanks to its comfort, cleanliness and stunning views.
Visitors to the Mangonui Hotel consistently praised the accommodations for its super comfy and very comfortable beds, noting that they were great value for the price. The rooms, often described as comfy, came with clean, crisp sheets which added to the overall comfort of the stay. Some guests highlighted additional features like mini kitchens and balconies with stunning views, which complemented their relaxing experience. Despite an occasional mention of needing extra blankets or the presence of missing bedlamps, the general sentiment was very positive. The newer beds received special appreciation for their comfort, contributing to a restful night’s sleep. There was an isolated comment about leaving early, but overall, the beds at the Mangonui Hotel seemed to enhance the guests' visit.
The reviews for Mangonui Hotel reveal a mixed but generally positive impression about cleanliness. Guests consistently mention clean rooms with particular highlights on clean towels and bed linen. Shared facilities, including bathrooms and showers, are described as clean and communal spaces such as the veranda maintain a tidy appearance. Multiple reviewers comment on the clean and friendly staff, as well as the overall cleanliness of the hostel. However, there are occasional remarks about areas needing improvement, such as rooms requiring additional cleaning, a persistent old oil smell and certain instances of uncleanliness like hair in shower walls and unemptied kitchen rubbish. Despite these issues, several guests note their rooms being immaculately cleaned upon return and the hotel provides a comfortable and tidy environment for budget-conscious travelers with nice views.
Situated in a lovely location, the Mangonui Hotel is recognized for its friendly and accommodating staff. Guests frequently describe the staff as helpful, courteous and hospitable. The atmosphere of the traditional pub adds character to the stay and many visitors enjoy interactions with the locals in the tavern. Clean facilities and big rooms coupled with the staff's attentiveness contribute to the overall positive experience.
Despite the charming, old-world feel of the hotel, it is well-maintained with upgraded features like modern showers. The value for money is appreciated by guests, who often comment on the great service they receive, whether it’s during check-in, receiving dinner recommendations or the occasional jump-start assistance.
A few mentions about early morning noise from the staff and an unwelcoming check-in lady are noted, but overall, the reviews reflect that the staff's friendliness and helpful nature significantly enhance the stay. Many guests express their intent to return, highlighting the staff’s ability to go above and beyond, ensuring a pleasant experience at Mangonui Hotel.
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This historic building radiates a unique charm, providing not just a place to stay but also a glimpse into the past. Guests find the hotel’s character and charm appealing, even though some note that further renovations could enhance its allure. The hotel's upstairs deck and waterfront balconies are perfect spots to drink and dine while soaking in the mesmerizing sea vistas.
Cleanliness, friendly staff and comfortable beds consistently receive high marks from visitors, making it a great value for money. The convenience of amenities and the flat terrain make it easy for guests to explore or simply relax. With the hotel's central location offering seamless access to local attractions and the main highway, it is an ideal base for day trips exploring further north.
Mangonui Hotel combines a fantastic location, historic charm and modern conveniences to provide a memorable stay in a beautiful seaside setting.
Dinner
The pub downstairs adds to the hotel's appeal with its animated ambiance, friendly staff and even a unique touch—a parrot in the public bar. Diners can enjoy a diverse selection of nice food while soaking in the vibrant pub environment, which includes a "pumping" music scene and a notable whiskey bar.
For those looking to unwind, there are also options for a nice glass of wine and other beverages, making it a well-rounded urban pub experience. Despite occasional wait times for dinner, the onsite dining provides worthwhile culinary delights, such as the well-praised fish and chips and the highly recommended mussel fritters and raw fish from the take-away options.
Overall, Mangonui Hotel offers a compelling combination of clean accommodations and a robust dining and bar scene, ensuring guests have a memorable stay.
Rooms
The hotel’s historic building adds a unique character, which many guests found appealing. The facilities, including newly renovated bathrooms, are often praised for being clean and tidy with some guests particularly enjoying the spacious ensuite bathrooms.
However, there are a few drawbacks noted by guests. Some found the rooms to be small and there was a consistent mention of the lack of air conditioning or fans, making the rooms hot at times. A few rooms also missed expected amenities like a TV or electric kettle. The communal kitchen facilities were described as insufficient by some with a fridge too small for guests’ needs.
While some guests pointed out that the décor could be a bit dated and that some rooms seemed shabby or in need of a clean-up, the overall experience at Mangonui Hotel still managed to surpass expectations for many, thanks to its comfort, cleanliness and stunning views.
Beds
Cleanliness
Staff
Despite the charming, old-world feel of the hotel, it is well-maintained with upgraded features like modern showers. The value for money is appreciated by guests, who often comment on the great service they receive, whether it’s during check-in, receiving dinner recommendations or the occasional jump-start assistance.
A few mentions about early morning noise from the staff and an unwelcoming check-in lady are noted, but overall, the reviews reflect that the staff's friendliness and helpful nature significantly enhance the stay. Many guests express their intent to return, highlighting the staff’s ability to go above and beyond, ensuring a pleasant experience at Mangonui Hotel.
No, Mangonui Hotel doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Mangonui Hotel.
No, Mangonui Hotel doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Mangonui Hotel.
No, Mangonui Hotel doesn't have a gym.
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