Latest Guest Reviews - July - January 2008

"Lovely spot, lovely hosts. No matter what the weather, the hospitality and surrounds ensure a great stay."

"Thank you for making us so welcome. You have a beautiful spot here. Yummy porridge! Thank you for your advice and for booking our railway trip. Best wishes."

Anthea & Brian Van Duyn. Kaiteriteri, Motueka, NZ

"Thanks very much Pam & Rob. We had a wonderful - if very brief visit to Ferry Landing Lodge. I suspect some, if not all will be back again."

Hope, David & Hudson Lawrence QLD AU & Susan Wohleking, NYC USA. 5 -7 May 2008

"Thanks for a great place to stay & very friendly environment. Excellent breakfast. Best wishes"

Phil, Sharon & James Donaldson, Tauranga, NZ. 25 April 2008

"A little bit of paradise in the Coromandel! Thank you Pam & Rob for sharing your special spot & your fabulous 'fruits of nature'. We'll spread the word! Cheers."

"Thanks for your hospitality. Hope to see you next time."

Pierre, Lucy & Patricia Gentilhomme. New Caledonia. 21-22 April 2008

"Thank you Pam & Rob for making us feel so welcome. Your hospitality and helpfulness make your B&B very special. A great location and facilities. Evie enjoyed her stay immensely, particularly the yummy breakfasts, eating sand and playing with your grandchildren's toys. With best wishes"

"Great accommodation, comfortable rooms & fantastic breakfast. Thanks for your great hospitality. Made for a great 3 days."

Ann & David Tidswell, Sth Australia. 15 -18 April 2008

"As a hotelier I can understand the amount of effort that has gone into getting this to what it is. Right from the bathroom heating lamps to the big NZ map on the wall. This cannot be done by meticulous planning but only by PASSION!"

R Srinivasan family. India. 15 -18 April 2008

"In NZ for a family wedding, we realize that we have not allowed enough time to enjoy the Coromandel. We've had a fantastic time and Ferry Landing Lodge is fabulous".

Ted & Carol. Derby, England. 14-15 April 2008

"We had a great time here - despite some biblical weather for some of it! A lot of this was down to the exceptional hospitality of Rob & Pam. Thanks for the fishing, kayaking & warm welcome. All the best".

Brian, Kate & Daniel Davis, UK, 10 - 15 April 2008

"What an amazing place. A wonderful stay. It should have been longer. It will live in our memories as a very special place. Thank you is too small a word for the lovely welcome. I do hope we can return one day."

Ruth, Matthew and Rebecca Inman. Gloucester, England. 8 - 11 April 2008

"We came here on a bit of a gamble-
Some of the names are hard to handle
It's a perfect spot for thong and sandal;
Not many a place can hold a candle
To the wild and scenic Coromandel.
And where to stay but at the lodge outstanding
With the tile-red roof at Ferry Landing.
Thanks for everything."

John & Jeanette Annells, Hobart, Tasmania. 4 - 7 April 08

"As the kiwis say ...Lovely! Everything about this place is lovely, from the town right down to our host & hostess. It's the people
you meet on a trip that makes it truly special. Thank you for opening your home to the 'wayward Americans'!"

Bethany & Marcio Dellagnello, USA. 3 - 5 April 2008

"Thank you both Pam and Rob for making our stay with you so memorable. The superb accommodation and the great breakfast, always so much choice. You are two wonderful people, Pam with your organization + Rob with all your family history and local knowledge. We were greeted and made to feel like old friends staying with you, not just guests. We do hope you will continue doing what you do so well. You deserve 4 stars!"

Sue + Terry Sharpe. Frimley Green, Surrey, England. 28 March - 3rd April 2008

"Thank you so much for your hospitality. It was a really good time we passed in here. We definitely look forward to come back and visit you. You're an amazing couple and we are so glad we come here. Thanks again for making this holiday a great one. Take care and lots of joy!!"

Karina Cordoba Mexico, Luis Suarez NZ, ex Mexico! 21 - 24 March 2008

"An awesome place with wonderful hosts."

Clive + Maggie Phillips. Chaddesley, Corbett, Worcestershire UK. 18 - 20 March 2008

"Thank you so much for fullfilling our needs for a comfortable stay. Beautiful setting and warm hospitality. It's been wonderful, but just short! We all loved our stay here and hope that one-day we might just end up here again. Thanks again."

Hannah-Joy, Barry Bloom & Amanda Trosten-Bloom, USA. 17 - 19 March 2008

"What do you see after you've seen a whale?
The hills, beyond the freeway, power lines,
green green grass, and the green sea.
Thank you Rob and Pam for it all. The attention,
company, breakfasts, ideas, understanding,
encouragement, local knowledge and sharing!"

Roger & Walli Cryslers. Ontario, Canada. 12 - 14 March 2008

"Our stay here was made very special because of your personal attention to our needs, your interest in and knowledge of all the landmarks. We loved our walk with you Rob, and delicious fruits and jams every morning Pam; and the accommodation was very comfortable. Thank you both so much."

Debbie & Don Catto. Collingwood, Onatrio, Canada. 12 - 14 March 2008

"Ee by gum, it's grand 'ere'! If they'd bin 'ere when Cook had, he'd have stayed a fortnight! Many, many thanks."

Ian & Shirley Murley. Leeds. Yorkshire, UK. 26 -29 February 2008.

"Many thanks for your warm hospitality and your excellent tips. We have very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful part of New Zealand and will be sad to leave."

Paul & Mandy Bernie, Sydney, Australia. 24 -27 Feb 2008

"Thank you for taking such good care of us. Great stay, beautiful location."

Annette & Bryan Kuhn. USA. 25 -27 Feb 2008

"A perfect view, lovely room and our hosts, Pam & Rob with their knowledge and enthusiasm of the area. We enjoyed Pam's delicious homemade produce, 'Pipi' hunting and special friendships. What a 'Ferry landing' - a memorable stay which we will always treasure. Every blessing to you both and we hope to meet again."

John & Norma Lyndley, UK. 19 - 23 Feb 2008

"So pleased we took your advice & stayed for 3 days! Maybe stay even longer next time! Everything about our stay was perfect but perhaps the highlight was Rob's tour and talk - although Pam's jams are very close second! Thank you so much for all your hospitality, help & advice - you made moving on very hard!"

Simon & Jan Northrop. Scottish Border. 19 -22 Feb 2008

"Beautiful scenery, very relaxing and great hospitality. Thanks Pam & Rob."

Andrew & Ann Phillipson, Dorking, Surrey, England. 17 - 21 February 2008

"Thank you both for your hospitality and making us feel 'at home'. We have really enjoyed our 'too short' stay. We thought apart from being so close to the Ferry, Ferry Landing Lodge could also stand for Friendly, Enjoyable, Relaxing, Really, Yummy breakfast. Loved A Nice Dinner In Nearby eGgsentric restaurant. Liked Our Digs Greatly End. Hopefully we have left nothing behind but memories!"

"Pam & Rob, you have made this seem like our second home. We are so glad we made the trek to your little spot of heaven on earth. Thanks for sharing your home, garden, table and friendship. We will always treasure it."

Steve & Kathy Raatz. Dallas, Texas, USA. 15 - 18 February 2008

"Dear Pam & Rob, we can't thank you enough for the wonderful home you have made. You have put so much energy & love into this home I can't imagine anyone NOT feeling welcome. We love your energy; your company and we love New Zealand. We hope to return and stick around much longer. Front Beach & the swing are a magical place. The Ferryboat is so charming - the 'light', colour and atmosphere here is so very inspiring. "

Carol, Anna & Will Peek-Griffin. Salt Lake City, USA. 13-16 Feb 2008

"Our 3rd week of NZ B&B's& this is by far our best yet. Great hosts, great location & so much put into guest comfort. Just wonderful!!"

Lynn, Tony & Chloe Woods. Hampshire, England. 11- 15 February 2008

"A lovely stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed"

"Great weather, wonderful views and perfect hosts. A very relaxing and enjoyable start to our trip."

Olivia & Mark, London, UK 6 - 8 Feb 2008

"We've had such a lovely stay. Thanks for making us so welcome."

Mike & Maggie Coe. Stone House, Churton, UK. 26 - 30 January 2008

"Very much enjoyed our short stay. Superb suite, beautiful location. Pam & Rob - great hosts. Thanks."

John & Lynn Derbyshire. Nottingham UK. 24 - 26 Jan 08

We took a transcontinental flight,
And the trans oceanic overnight;
"Then drove to scenic Coromandel,
To reach Ferry's Landing, whose tale I tell.
It's been our base for 6 fine days;
We soaked up lots of UV rays.
Hiked, swam and slept as we pleased;
Life is sweet in times like these.
Breakfast was fine and fresh and merry;
At dinnertime we took the ferry.
Bones got carved and glow-worms spotted;
The snarls of work day life got righted."
Thanks for everything, Pam and Rob;
From the grateful Wilczek mob.

Frank, Betsy, Mira and Amity (Mickey). USA, 22-28 January 2008

"Our first visit to the Coromandel - perfect weather - wonderful location, great views, great times. Many thanks."

Pru & Barry Barker. UK. 26 - 28 January 2008

"Just wish the weather could have matched up to the hospitality of our hosts! Many thanks Pam & Rob for a lovely stay. Jams, fruit, conversation & informative talks over lengthy, relaxed breakfast were much enjoyed."

Ken & Babs Withers, Les & Peter Lewis. England 22 - 24 February 2008

"Wonderful views, very comfortable room, lovely area - especially when the sun shines! We particularly enjoyed the warm and friendly hosts!"

Kiki & Dan Schneider. USA 20 - 24 Jan 2008

"Thank you for your hospitality on this very beautiful place. We enjoy it. Nice room for "honeymoon!"

Pan Pacific group from Luxemberg. 20-22 January 2008

"Thank you for a wonderful time at Ferry Landing Lodge. You made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The accommodation, grounds and refreshments were beautiful. Kind regards"

Sarah Gates & Janet Frazer, UK & NZ. 19 January 2008

"What a wonderful view and brilliant facilities. Thank you for an excellent compendium & additional information." Go well - in the future."

Sue & Stuart Burns. NZ. 11- 13 January 2008

"What fantastic views and the most spectacular breakfast we have ever experience in our extensive travels. This has been a wonder stay with two of the loveliest hosts anyone could wish to meet. Our thanks to Pam and Rob for sharing their home, stories and travel advice with us. And we will pass on to anyone seeking recommendations for accomodation in Coromandel."

Anastasia & August Kostuch. Bedforshire, England. 8-10 Jan 2008

"We've had a wonderful stay here - a beautiful place with wonderful walks, swimming and scenery. The walk with Rob and all the local information and history made it a very unique experience. Thanks so much for your hospitality and friendliness. We hope to come again!"

"Thank you very much for a terrific stay. The Harbour view room exceeded our expectations - stunning view of Whitianga and the water. Thank you for looking after us & making our stay so special - a wonderful end to an amazing holiday in NZ."

"Second time at your place and as promised with our parents. Everyone had a great stay and enjoyed the surroundings as well as your hospitality. Definitely an excellent place to stay on the Coromandel Peninsula. We might even be back another time................"