B&B @ The Redwoods

We had a short stay in Rotorua but were very fortunate to stay with Vivien. Vivien is an exceptional host. Full of information on what to do in the area. She even called ahead and booked us a reservation at Te Puia, the local Maori educational center. It was an amazing addition to our trip. Vivien is an engaging host. Pleasant, helpful and accommodating. The location was also perfect for our trips to Hobbiton and Te Pā Tū. A belated thank you, Vivien, for making our stay in the North Island a little more special.

Our family had a lovely stay with Vivien who is incredibly helpful and great to chat with. She is a fantastic source of info, with great recommendations for the area. The rooms are also cosy and beds very comfortable! Thank you for everything!

Staying here was the best decision! The Redwoods were our favorite part of Rotorua, and this place is just a 2-minute drive away. Vivien’s warm hospitality made us feel so welcome, and the cozy room gave us the perfect rest. Her breakfast was fantastic, and her local recommendations were spot on (even better than ChatGPT’s!). If you’re coming to Rotorua, I highly recommend staying here.

Vivien was a fantastic host with lots of suggestions of places to see and where to eat. The location of her B&B right near the Redwoods was so handy. Vivien couldn’t do enough for us and we enjoyed our chats at breakfast and on arrival. A very homely place to stay for 2 nights, thanks Vivien for hosting us.

Vivien was a great host. Pleasant, private room and communal areas. Around the corner from the tree walk and mountain bike tracks. Highly recommended.

Viv was the best host - she gave us some amazing tips on where to eat and where to go in Rotorua. The room was immaculate and breakfast was catered to us every morning. We felt very grateful to have been able to stay at such a gorgeous slice of heaven whilst in Rotorua.

Loved our stay, Viv was the best host who made us delicious breakfast everyday and gave us the best recommendations. This was the perfect place to stay in Rotorua and we felt so welcomed!

As soon as we arrived, we were welcomed by the amazing Vivian. She is a source of everything Rotorua. She offered us a tea or coffee, pulled out a local map, and started to help plot some of our pre organized experiences into a logical order with add ons including the wonderful Memorial Grove Redwood walk which is very close to her lodging. She made suggestions of places to eat, and other opportunities in the area. We were only there for two nights but Vivian made us feel like family. Each morning she sat with us through breakfast and e enjoyed our conversations and interactions with her and other guests. When we had to leave early on our day of departure, it was no problem for Vivian to get up early and make sure we left after a good breakfast. |The room we stayed in had everything we needed. Having such an attentive host made our stay even more remarkable.

We loved our stay at the B&B @ The Redwoods. Vivien is such a lovely host. Upon arrival, she greeted us and gave us a tour of her inlaw suite downstairs. We had the whole downstairs to ourselves, and it was more than enough room for the two of us. Our bedroom was very cozy, nicely decorated, ensuite included, and the bed was very comfortable. I passed out as soon as my head hit the pillow. She also has a lovely living/dining space downstairs, where we enjoyed tea, coffee, and a variety of delicious New Zealand fruits. Our breakfast was also a superb layout complete with eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, cereal, yogurt, and of course more kiwi and other local fruits! Thank you, Vivien, for introducing us to feijoas!!! We were looking for them everywhere we went after our stay with you. Vivien was also super helpful when we were trying to decide what to do during our stay in Rotorua. She made some great suggestions based on what we wanted to experience, gave us some coupons (score!), helped us plan out our itinerary, and even directed us to an amazing Chinese restaurant for dinner that specialized in amazing authentic hand-pulled noodles (which I was also obsessed with). YUM!!! I can't imagine our trip in Rotorua to have been any better, and it's largely thanks to our wonderful host who took great care of us. Highly recommended!

Vivian has a great facility and truly takes care of all the details, from confirmation of booking via e-mail to sitting down with us on arrival with afternoon tea and welcome recommendations about must-see local sites and eateries. Her rooms were spacious and well appointed for a couple and baggage. The rooms are en suite which makes life very comfortable. Breakfast was a treat as it was a la carte and on our schedule. A superb stay in Rotorua!