"A perfect start to our holiday in New Zealand, Jim and Lorraine really are the perfect hosts. Wonderful accommodation, excellent breakfast and all in a superb location. The guidance and advice they gave us to enjoy the rest of our trip was so helpful and invaluable truly a wonderful place to stay."

"Our two nights at the Beachside B&B was a perfect kickoff to our visit to the North Island. It was everything as advertised and more. Lorraine and Jim could not have been hospitable, friendly and helpful. The accommodations were excellent and the attention to detail was greatly appreciated. The breakfast was delicious and we truly enjoyed the conversations over fantastic coffee. We really enjoyed our visit"

"Absolutely fabulous. We've had a wonderful weekend with the most gracious of hosts who provided everything we could wish for."

"We voted you as our best hosts throughout our stay in NZ - such a warm welcome and great hospitality throughout our stay. We learnt so much about your country and to return someday is very much in our plans. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience but have to admit that the scenery in the South Island was quite spectacular and very much to our taste. The photos were fine so you can delete them from your PC. Such an excellent service!! Here is a sample of those early morning shots over the ocean the following morning. Many thanks and kind regards, Peter & Rosemary Tyler"

"Jim & Lorraine gave us a very warm welcome and were friendly, attentive and informative hosts. Tasteful accoommodation with wonderful sea views. We hope to have the opportunity to stay there again!"

"Excellent. Will be back again."

"Wish I could have had more time here. Very relaxing. Thank you."

"Just a delightful home away from home. Loved every moment from the genuine, warm, welcome. Every detail thought of for our comfort and pleasure. Bath robes - to even having binoculars available in lounge. Home baked bread, biscuits etc."

"Now that we are home in Canterbury I am reflecting on our two weeks in the North Island with our wonderful caring family and many kind friends. And we count you amongst our friends after we enjoyed so much our stay with you in your warm and welcoming home. Truly we did enjoy and appreciate so much the night we stayed at your Beachside B&B. Right from the time we arrived you put us at ease. Your attention to detail to make your guests 'at home' was meticulous. Home- made biscuits for supper, your friendly and interesting chat over supper, the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, the bath-robe for our use, the delicious cooked breakfast, and the home-made bread all added up to a stay we will always remember. We will never forget the view of the sea when we stepped into the breakfast room the next morning -idyllic! And then the smell of the bacon cooking ------well!! We would love to stay with you again and will certainly be recommending you to our friends. We do not get to the North Island very often, but when we do Mount Maunganui and the Beachside B&B will certainly be on top of our list of things we must do. Meantime stay well and keep on enjoying your lives in that lovely spot."

"An outstanding place, could not fault any part. Very enjoyable."

"An overall wonderful experiance, supurb accomodation, quiet, very friendly hosts, great breakfast and so close to the beach."

"I recently had the pleasure of staying at the "Beachside" B&B at 21B Oceanbeach Rd, Mt. Maunganui, NZ. I was travelling with a friend who had not previously stayed in a B&B anywhere. Our hosts were Jim & Lorraine Robertson and they made us feel most welcome, offering afternoon tea as soon as we settled into our rooms. The following morning we were given the most marvellous breakfast, with "all the trimmings" and whilst we drank our tea, taking in the marvellous view over the water, Jim chatted with us. I have stayed at many B&Bs in UK, Aust and NZ, but nothing compares to the "Beachside". The rooms were very comfortable and although my room was not ensuite, my bathroom was next door. My friend's ensuite opened onto a little courtyard. The beds were comfortable, room extremely clean, excellent value for money - so much so, that we chose to pay cash rather than have our hosts pay commission on credit card. I would have to give a rating of 12 out of 10! Sincerely, Jan Cook p.s. my friend Nita Popplewell does not have a computer, but has asked me to reply for her too. She is in total agreement with the above."

"I'd never tried B&B before and I didn't know what to expect. I was so surprised and delighted with every aspect of my stay with Jim and Lorraine. I don't think I'll be going back to Hotel/Motels again!! EXCELLENT!!"

"Excellent property, excellent food, excellent hosts, superb views."