Mokoia Downs Estate Boutique Rotorua Bed & Breakfast

Mokia Downs Estate is a new, boutique B&B establishment situated on 5 acres of beautiful farmland just over 10 minutes from central Rotorua. The small country estate is in a secluded setting and offers a hideaway that is peaceful and relaxing, yet ideally positioned for exploring Rotorua and the surrounding area.

As you leave Mokoia Road and travel down our long, tree-lined driveway there is an immediate sense of escape, of time expanding and deadlines disappearing. The main country lodge is 35 years old and has been extensively renovated and extended in harmony with its surrounding environment. It has all the facilities that the discerning traveller would expect in a high-quality B&B establishment, and an ambience perfectly suited for leisure and relaxation.

We offer you as our guests warm hospitality and exceptional comfort in an idyllic setting. From tea and home-made refreshments prepared by Teresa for your arrival as well as a complimentary welcome drink from our unique "Anglers Arms" bar, we want you to feel at home from the moment you arrive at Mokoia Downs boutique B&B. A short drive from all of Rotorua's main attractions, we are far away enough to provide an ideal, sulphur-free contrast to the bustling city centre.

Your hosts Mick and Teresa decided to establish this boutique Rotorua B&B business after visiting New Zealand nearly a decade ago
and falling in love with the country, its
culture and way of life. We were attracted
to Rotorua in particular as it is a picturesque,
vibrant and unique provincial city situated
in the heart of majestic countryside dotted
with beautiful lakes and forests. Since 1999
Rotorua has won the accolade of being New
Zealand's most beautiful city on no less than
5 occasions, the most recent of which was in
2009.

During our own extensive traveling we found time and time again that our experience was
                                                                        greatly enhanced as a result of the unstinting
                                                                        commitment and enthusiasm of our hosts.
                                                                        Our own experiences have not only inspired
                                                                        us but also given us a genuine understanding
                                                                        of your needs, and, above all, a determination
                                                                        to provide you with a level of service and
                                                                        hospitality that will help to make your visit to
                                                                        Rotorua a memorable one. We have an
                                                                        extensive knowledge of the local area and will
                                                                        be delighted to offer assistance to help you to
                                                                        plan your itinerary during your stay with us



Breakfast at Mokoia Downs

Breakfast at Mokoia Downs is a sumptuous yet relaxed and leisurely affair. It is served either inside in the main dining area, or outside on the large deck looking out on to farmland and the small lake which wraps round the lower half of the estate.

As you wake up to the smell of home-baked bread and freshly made coffee we will be preparing the following delights to get your day off to the best possible start:

Freshly made smoothies using only the finest seasonal fruit
Home-made muesli and yoghurt
A hot "meal of the day" from the hob or continental cheese and fruit platter and croissants
Tea or freshly ground coffee with toast and a variety of jams and marmalades

After breakfast, if you have time before going off on activities, why not pour another coffee, browse the library and settle back with a great book. Then, a little later, you can go on a stroll around the estate with Teresa. You will find out, amongst other things, how farmers of yesteryear from as far apart as Ireland and New Zealand used the old machinery that is dotted around Mokoia Downs to provide a living and a way of life.

Relax in our Outdoor Pool and Entertainment Area

On warm summers days guests can cool down in our outdoor pool, stretch out on a sun-lounger, or enjoy a drink in the shade while listening to native birdsong.

Watch a Movie or Rugby World Cup game in our Purpose-Built Cinema

Another distinctive and highly unusual feature of Mokoia Downs is a cinema studio with a large electronically operated screen, projector and surround sound system. We host a movie night each week in the cinema (on Sundays), with popcorn and nibbles provided, and during the Rugby World Cup will be using it to show all the big games live.

The cinema studio also has an outdoor patio area looking out on to our lake and the countryside beyond, and in summer this is the perfect place to linger and enjoy a drink in the late afternoon or evening sun after a busy days activities.

Whether your preference is for a quiet holiday based mainly in an idyllic retreat or a more active one exploring Rotorua and central North Island, Mokoia Down Estate provides the perfect setting in which to base yourselves whilst you escape from the treadmill of life and enjoy a holiday that will linger long in the memory.