See all properties
Save

The French Country House

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast in Whakamarama with free breakfast

Photo gallery for The French Country House

Exterior
Electric kettle
Interior
Interior
Fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
163 Esdaile Road, Whakamarama, 3176
  • Omokoroa Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Te Puna Quarry Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mount Maunganui
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for The Farm View Room

The Farm View Room

The Farm View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Blue Room

The Blue Room

The Blue Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Green Room

The Green Room

The Green Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool

Bethlehem Motor Inn

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (334)
The price is AU$188
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Bethlehem Motor Inn

About the area

Whakamarama

A luxury stay in Whakamarama awaits you at The French Country House. You'll find Mount Maunganui and Hobbiton Movie Set in the region. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a library and a terrace. Each morning a free full breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Whakamarama B&B include Mills Reef Winery and Omokoroa Beach.
View more B&B in WhakamaramaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Omokoroa Beach - 10 min drive
  • Fernland Spa - 17 min drive
  • Tauranga Domain - 22 min drive
  • Mount Maunganui - 29 min drive
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 60 min drive

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nourish - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The White House Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Forta Leza Country Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Funky Cookies and Cakes - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The French Country House

Luxury bed & breakfast in Whakamarama with free breakfast
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The French Country House. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Whakamarama bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The French Country House offers 3 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead, and designer toiletries.

This Whakamarama bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

French Country House B&B Whakamarama
French Country House Whakamarama
French House Whakamarama
The French Whakamarama
The French Country House Whakamarama
The French Country House Bed & breakfast
The French Country House Bed & breakfast Whakamarama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The French Country House?

The French Country House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The French Country House?

Yep, The French Country House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The French Country House?

The closest beach to The French Country House is Omokoroa Beach (6.7 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The French Country House?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Does The French Country House serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The French Country House?

No, The French Country House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The French Country House?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The French Country House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The French Country House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
French Country House is a rare find. We absolutely loved everything about it. Romantic, charming rural setting with stunning views of the coast and Mount Manganui. The ambience is wonderful. You feel like you are living in your own little French chateau surrounded by stunning decor. It’s définitely a million miles away from a standard corporate hotel. A unique and beautiful gem of a place. The family who run it are delightful people and made us very welcome. We went as part of a multi city two-week holiday and spent four magical days here, by the end of which we were extremely relaxed. There are some great places to eat at Tauranga and Manganui. Also the White House at Bethlehem did amazing food. The house is within very easy drive of Rotorua, Coramandel and some lovely beaches. Highly recommend you go there for a unique taste of France in NZ.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenney

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

murray

Travelled with partner
Loved the relaxed peaceful environment, Anne was welcoming and friendly I would say a excellent host. The Lodge was stunning and well appointed we were a bit spoilt as we were the only ones booked for that evening and had the luxury of having the entire place to ourselves. The grounds were beautifully looked after which made for some fantastic photos, will definitely be coming back during summer to relax again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tor Wo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Excellent stay. Gracious and welcoming host and doggie. We got to feed the horses, ponies, donkey and Billy. Rooms were wonderful, ours had the spa bath and princess room. Good breakfast. Very picturesque.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place to stay. I have booked the place for my fiance's birthday. Kay is an amazing host. She prepared a cake and candles upon our arrival and booked a nice place for dinner and arranged for our taxi. She prepared small snacks for our afternoon, and our breakfast was great too. She is friendly and kind and caring. It was great having Billy around too. We will plan another stay soon :) Thank you Kay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like being in a Disney Movie
The French Country House was everything we expected and more. The house and grounds were majestic and beautiful. With the warm, homely interior and lush green grounds, you truly feel like you're in a Disney movie. Kay was such a lovely host and her pup Freddie welcomed us into the home with open arms and treated us like royalty. Definitely recommend organising for Kay to make dinner while you're there, she is an amazing cook. Thanks so much for a magical stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim&Cindy, Philadelphia area

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most beautiful, welcoming stay we experienced
From the moment we arrived and welcomed we felt comfortable relaxed and at home in this wonderfully designed B&B. Thoroughly clean with luxury facilities. Great views and experiences! Perfect stay at the end of a 2 week trip!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was just perfect on every level beautiful architecture and welcoming host all at once you won't regret it david

10/10 Excellent

max, nz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A country treat
Extremely spoiled by Kay the manager. Nothing was a trouble and all food beautifully presented. Was a real treat to stay in such luxury.