Paroa Hotel

We stayed here about six years ago, and really liked it. This time (on a three week South Island road trip) was no different. We booked online a few days before our stay, an easy process. We arrived a little early but checkin was no problem. Our unit was just as nice as I’d remembered it. We had unit 8 (same as last time!) which is a studio unit with a king bed and plenty of room. There is no dining table but there are two stools on an extension of the kitchen bench, which works as a table. There is a long wooden drawer/shelf unit underneath the tv, so plenty of room to put stuff. We both found the bed very comfortable and had a great sleep. It’s a lovely view out the door/windows onto the back lawn which backs onto the beach. You can’t see the beach but you can hear the waves. There is a lot of lively birdlife, it was lovely to see the fantails flitting around. We ate in the restaurant and that was just as good as I’d remembered – see separate review. My only complaint is that we could only stay one night…next time we’ll stay longer. Our 2018 stay was for three or four nights. Thank you to Bernie and team for another great stay.

Checked in for a couple of nights and was very impressed by the whole business. Run by a very welcoming family there is a great feeling to the place, the bar and restaurant is a great spot to have a few drinks and a good meal (the seafood is incredibly fresh), the hotel rooms are well appointed and located a short walk from the beach. If you are in the area this is a great place to stay.