The Whakataki Hotel

Near Castlepoint where we are staying two nights! A fascinating place and I would love to stay a week! The hotel is a centre point for locals and a charming place to stay for those not local. A lovely garden with mowed lawns and barbecue spots as well as childrens play area. Food is tops and the beds are big and comfy!

[julia]

Looks like a great place to stay.. nice to stay in these not so flash places and get to know the real locals.. good for you..

[Maggiemae]

@julzmaioro Creaky floorboards and sash windows that actually work are good for the soul, Julia!

[julia]

@maggiemae We have a similar Hotel that we like to have a break away at in the country side near Tirau..

[Maggiemae]

@julzmaioro I think we went there one time when our boys were young and there was a golf course nearby where son whacked his club on to the ball and the club broke in half!

[Lindy]

This looks like a wonderful country Inn

[julia]

@maggiemae that's the one.. great little 9 hole course..

[Suse♡]

What beautiful building

[Osia Strasner]

What a great trip you are having! Are you traveling around North Island?

[John]

What a cool looking place and surroundings!

[Graham Thresher]

Great capture, looks fantastic.

[Sandra McGowan]

Looks inviting

[Sally Ings]

It looks to be in a lovely peaceful setting.

[Maggiemae]

@salza Yes, a golf course and hillside sheep fields seem to point to peace, Sally!

[Maggiemae]

@panthora Yes, Osia- round the coastline of the North Island which may involve a few adventures!

[Beryl Lloyd]

A beautiful capture and presentation of this lovely hotel !

[Bep]

Looks like a nice place to stay for a couple of days.

[Joyce]

I like the way you've captured and processed this . So pleased you are enjoying your trip. Keep the pictures coming they are great and so interesting.

[Francoise]

so tidy. And not a chain.

[richard saffold]

that's an interesting looking place.

[ShirleyB]

Looks a lovely peaceful place to stay.

[katy]

Nice image of this place that sounds like a perfect little getaway spot!

[gloria jones]

Great shot, composition

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot.

[Jen Hudson]

Sounds wonderful, has a great rustic look

[Ann Williams]

Love the processing Maggiemae. Looks a wonderful place to stay and relax.

[Janiskay]

Very nicely captured!

[Kim Harper]

Looks like a great place to stay. Very quaint and welcoming. Hope the trip is going well.

[Gillian]

Sounds - and looks - so interesting! Lovely following your road trip but I'm afraid my commenting is a bit sparse at the moment.

[Dinah Pinkston]

What a wonderful place; it looks like they have a beautiful view! Fav!