Bay Guesthouse - Luxury Accommodation

The Bay Guesthouse is truly outstanding! It's in a stunning location and the story behind it is amazing. Built by the owners Armando, Marianne and their family, it's a haven of peace, beauty and fantastic company. We absolutely recommend a stay here - you are offered privacy or company (as you wish), stunning scenery, exceptional cuisine (Armando and family are highly accomplished chefs & patissiers) and top quality accommodation. Every detail has been thought of. We enjoyed a couple of amazing days with our hosts and we continue to keep in contact. It's a family business with a family feel and we would return in a heart beat. We cannot recommend Bay Guesthouse highly enough.
Nov 28th, 2021

A cheerful and warm greeting from our hosts met us on arrival. Passing into their home through a spectacular dining area, sumptuous lounge and crossing the moat to our secluded private guest room, we were entranced. Nothing could go wrong and we felt we could indulge and luxuriate perfectly. Another treat awaited us from the cuisine, adapted with Jenns choices and exquisitely prepared. We ate, drank, slept and lounged contentedly and enjoyed wonderful conversation even though a wintery storm raged outside. Thank you. We left uplifted and relaxed. Your home was the canvas on which we painted our retreat.
Nov 20th, 2021

(Translated by Google) Hello Armando and Marianne It is important to us to once again express our gratitude for your incredible hospitality! Your personal interest, attention and the effort you put into detail are unique and will be remembered, thank you very much for making our wedding day a great thing. I'm almost embarrassed by my concerns about the cost of the candlelight dinner, we couldn't have known what an effort and heart and soul would await us, that was all particularly great .. :) The breakfast buffet alone was stunning, great to be able to take the time with such a good breakfast to fully enjoy it and it was very tasty and varied, something we haven't had for a very long time. And of course your house and the location was something very special. Thanks very much. (Original) Hallo Armando und Marianne Es liegt uns am Herzen noch einmal unsere Dankbarkeit fr eure unglaubliche Gastfreundschaft zum Ausdruck zu bringen! Euer persnliches Interesse , Aufmerksamkeit und die Mhe im Detail die Ihr euch gebt sind einmalig und wird uns in Erinnerung bleiben, vielen Dank das Ihr unsern Hochzeitstag zu einer tollen Sache gemacht habt. Mir ist mein bedenken um die Kosten des candlelight dinner nun fast peinlich, wir konnten ja auch nicht wissen welch ein Aufwand und Herzblut uns erwarten wird , das war alles ganz besonders toll .. :) Allein das Frhstcksbuffet war schon umwerfend, toll sich bei einem so guten Frhstck auch die zeit nehmen zu knnen um es voll zu geniessen und es war sehr lecker und abwechslungsreich , sowas hatten wir schon sehr lange nicht mehr. Und na klar war euer Haus und die Lage auch was ganz besonderes. Vielen Dank.
Mar 30th, 2022

Wow! Fantastic house, 360 degree views to die for, great hosts, great company and conversation, and a great way to relax and unwind. Absolutely loved watching the sun rise. Spent four nights for our 25th wedding anniversary in this stunning location and what a way to celebrate. This has more than made up for our planned trip to California which didnt materialise due to COVID. Armando and Marianne you have set the standard for every guest house throughout New Zealand. And to think that you both built this place literally from the ground up all by yourselves. As a building professional, I was very impressed with the design and attention to detail (and that takes a lot!). We can see why you have received 100% 5 stars on your reviews. Keep up the great work and see you soon. Mike and Lisa (Auckland and Oxford UK)
Nov 4th, 2021

We have just spent two amazing days at the Bay guesthouse overlooking Waimrama. The views over the Pacific Ocean are spectacular and the blue of sea and sky, and lemony-yellow of the sunshine are reflected in the colour scheme of the buildings. The overall feeling is one of space, light and sunshine. So good for the soul and overall health. One first enters the Lodge through the Atrium which already sets the scene for the luxury of views and warmth that follow with the immaculately-appointed kitchen, the dining room with a view and a large yet cozy lounge. No detail has been spared, whether it be the infinity pool beside the guest bedroom, or the walkway to reach the Captain's Cottage over the same infinity pool. Mirrors have been strategically placed so that even when you turn your back in the bathroom to clean your teeth, the vision of blue sea is still reflected in the facing mirror. The sun shines through the extensive floor to ceiling windows throughout the day. In all my years living in New Zealand, (I am a kiwi!!!), I have never stayed in or visited such an outstanding Lodge where the internal flow and interior dcor match the infinity and colours of the ocean and horizon. I shall return.
Oct 24th, 2021