Moon Gate Villa

An absolute paradise! We loved our stay at Moon Gate Villa from the moment we pulled off the road and headed up the driveway. The building is set back from the road and you get no noise disruption at all. We were welcomed warmly by both Lionel and Rob and their pets (3 dogs and a cat). The house is beautiful with a stunning entrance and hallway (which doesn't do it justice as there is a stream, plants and fish!). There is a lovely lounge area to sit in, and we stayed in The Writer's Retreat which was palatial. There was a giant and super comfy bed, a lounge area, a table and chairs (inside and out), a huge bathroom with giant bath and a separate large shower, and a small kitchen type area (fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, etc). Included was a brilliant breakfast including all the continental bits and pieces and made to order hot breakfast, all served in their kitchen area (which is opened in the morning for you to sit round a large table). We were given excellent service from the minute we booked. They arranged dinner reservations for us and at each restaurant we were given the best tables and received some lovely comments about how the restaurant owners loved Lionel and Rob. They also have amazing itineraries all laid out on A4 sheets of paper if you need advice on activities and road trips. Nothing was too much and we really felt at home. I can't say enough nice things about this place so go and see for yourself. 100/100 and some....

Quite simply, the best B&B we’ve ever stayed in - a slice of paradise in the lovely Bay of Islands area. Lionel and Rob do everything they can to make guests feel special. Breakfast is a genuine treat every morning, cooked to order by Lionel. The dip pool is a very welcome way to cool off after a busy day exploring, or just because you want to. Thank you for making our trip to New Zealand so memorable!

Just had the most amazing stay with Lionel and Rob. From the fabulous welcome to the final goodbye everything was exceptional. From Robs suggestions of places to visit and where best to park, to Lionel’s amazing breakfast each morning, we couldn’t have asked for more. A definite thumbs up from us 👍

The Orchard Cottage is magnificent, you don,t need to go out of the Resort to get a esplendorosa view of the gardens. The host Lionel and Rob are your Family. They make you feel at home.Breakfast is suculent and the wine list superb. The atmosphere is cosy.

There are no words to describe how beautiful this place is. Lionel and Rob are the best hosts we ever had. Lionel cooked for us every day an amazing breakfast and Rob was very attentive giving us loads of tips for our visit and explaining to us the history and culture behind every place. The attention to every single detail they daily spend is simply unbelievable. From the heartwarming first welcome to the lovely good night treat we found every day in our room, they are FAN-TAS-TIC!!!!