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Top Hill House

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Living area
Comfort Double Room, Pets allowed, Mountain View
Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden Area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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80 Highland Way, Maungatapere, Northland, 0179
  • Place, Kiwi North: Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarke Homestead
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪35 min drive‬
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Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Triple Room, Mountain View

Comfort Triple Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, Pets allowed, Mountain View

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Pets allowed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room, Pets allowed, Mountain View

Comfort Double Room, Pets allowed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden Area

Comfort Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Top Hill House

This guesthouse features a rooftop terrace, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Top Hill House offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature rice cookers and slippers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Top Hill House features free WiFi in public areas and self parking, plus a rooftop terrace. Some of the pet-friendly amenities this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-leash area.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a rooftop deck, and a lobby fireplace
  • 11 minutes by car from Native Bird Recovery Centre and 11 minutes from Clarke Homestead
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-leash area
As a guest of Top Hill House, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Top Hill House also features a fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Maungatapere guesthouse.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: NZD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Top Hill House Guesthouse
Top Hill House Maungatapere
Top Hill House Guesthouse Maungatapere

Top Hill House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thea

This was an absolute treat to stay in, great location and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kathy and the Top Hill House was wonderful. It was quiet and peaceful and absolutely beautiful views. Kathy made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernardita

We felt welcomed and comfortable. I love the place. Thank you Kathy for your kindness.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ken

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Being on hotels.com i expected this to be at a much greater standard than this. It really is a bnb rather than a hotel. It is in a beautiful rural setting with expansive view but the facilities are old and tired. Much less than i expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend!

Couldn’t have been a better experience! Truly a lovely get-away with beautiful views and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shobhana

Wonderf
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While we were there, there was a power outage. There was no generator backup so everything electrical was out of action
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hosts were lovely and I ate dinner with them, but the room was such good design and I recognised it was a prefab tiny mobile home and learned all about it. I work in architecture & am very interested in it. Inviting me to their family dinner was going beyond and I so enjoyed my night at this beautiful little farm and guest house
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is set on a farmlet so it is very quiet, and you can hear the moreporks at night. It is an older house but is warm and has a great view off the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nadine

The property is very quiet and the house was ok but had to crank up the heating. The surroundings were below average and the kitchen sink blocked up
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

A friendly woman met me when I arrived. She showed me my room and the facilities. The Bathroom facilities are shared, at the end of a long hall; the hall night light and my room's bedside lights didn't work. There was a modern single cup coffee maker; however there were no small cups to fit the machine . There are no restaurants or grocery stores nearby. The Kitchen facilities and tables were good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tui

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025