nothing, it was perfect!

What wonderful hosts! We felt so welcomed and we loved the garden and the interior of the house. We felt like we were in an English manor. The breakfast was exceptional with Sharon fixing it one morning and Noel the second morning we were there. Loved the conversation at happy hour too!

Stayed in February 2025

Not a lot of room for luggage, but equipped with everything else you could want.

This is a charming Nineteenth Century wooden house in a pretty garden, five minutes walk to the Main Street. The hosts were solicitous and welcoming and provided drinks on the terrace and a sumptuous breakfast on beautiful china. Cute little balcony overlooking the garden.

Stayed in February 2025

I wish that I could have stayed longer!

Beaufort House is a little piece of heaven in a stunning and quaint historical little coastal town. Sharon and Noel were the perfect hosts. The property itself is quite simply fabulous, with wonderful attention to detail at every corner. The bedrooms are beautiful and each one different. A delicious breakfast, to include an array of fresh local produce is served. An especially lovely feature, apart from breakfasting together as a group, is a drinks and canapés soirée hosted by Sharon and Noel for their guests each evening from 6 - 7/7:30pm Good lively conversation over a glass or two of wine in very pleasant company and another perfect evening begins.

Stayed in February 2025

Beautiful grounds, caring and entertaining hosts, lovely evening reception and exceptional breakfast.

Stayed in February 2025

Noel and Sharon are fantastic hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in February 2025

Everything was outsatnading

Breakfast in the beautiful communal dining room was amazing. Home cooked hot food and Noel’s wonderful frittata was very good. great location ideal to walk into Akaroa.

Stayed in February 2025

Beautiful historic homestead set in gorgeous gardens where you were welcomed as if for a weekend house-party. Drinks on the terrace at 6pm to meet fellow guests and our hosts, dinner at our leisure at any of a number of lovely local eateries followed by a truly sumptuous breakfast in the dining room with fine linens and china. Every comfort was anticipated and provided for. Highest recommendation

This is an exceptional bed and breakfast luxury experience. Our hosts were both charming, hospitable and generous

Stayed in February 2025

A charming and delightful bed & breakfast hosted by an equally charming and delightful Noel & Sharon. Beautiful property superbly located just a short walk from the centre of Akaroa. Facilities are excellent as was the breakfast!

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing comes to mind, its a great place

Wonderful breakfast, lots of choice, everything you could wish for

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Everything.

Stayed in November 2024

There was nothing not to like, it was a very pleasant stay

Wonderful house, good location, great hosts and fabulous breakfast

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing …everything was superb.

Location was perfect. Close to Akaroa centre but far enough away in order to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and ambience of the beautiful house. Hosts were exceptionally welcoming. The evening drinks and canapés proved to be wonderful, relaxed and informal. Nice to meet other travellers. Bedroom was well equipped, very nice toiletries. The breakfast was absolutely outstanding.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothiing major. It is a couple of blocks uphill from the main roads, but you'll certainly have a car there and parking is not that difficult to find. Our room was smaller than a hotel room, but big enough, and the bathroom was fine.

Charming spacious home and the owners love meeting people. Sharon was a great source of my local recommendationas and: lively conversations. Breakfeasts could be customized by Sharon, but even just rhe usual croissants or toast with a fruit compote made for a suitable light breakfast for us..

Stayed in March 2024

Great comfort rooms

Great host and great food and very very friendly service .

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful historic home. Hosts. Meeting fellow travellers.

Stayed in February 2024

The property is a beautiful old house and very elegant rooms.

Stayed in March 2024

Staying at the Beaufort House felt like staying with dear family members. Sharon and Noel took such good care of us, we felt so loved! They were always anticipating our needs and going the extra mile to make it a memorable and wonderful experience. The breakfast spread feels like you woke up and landed in a fairy tale! Make sure you try one of Noel's famous omelettes. The afternoon happy hours are filled with delicious bites and fascinating conversation. The overall ambience is magical and the experience is so much more than just a bed to sleep in. This was by farrrr our favorite accommodations in all of New Zealand!

Stayed in December 2023

nothing , just perfect

The breakfast was excellent and custom made for us , very tasty and well presented - faultless Location was close to Akaroa town ship

Stayed in February 2024

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The house is absolutely stunning. Every room is so special and the amount of care that Sharon and Noel put in to the space shows! As a couple who travels a ton, this place will always be remembered. Thank you for being so welcoming and exceptional hosts. We received wonderful restaurant recommendations and ideas for things to do around town. The breakfast was mind blowing. The wine and canapés for happy hour were great and it was so much fun to get to know the other guests as well as hear more about Noel and Sharon’s life in Akaroa. You will not find a better place to stay, definitely our favorite stay in all of New Zealand!

Stayed in February 2024

We had a meet and greet with our fellow guests over wine canapés and cheeses Our hosts Noel and Sharon were outstanding with their hospitality and local knowledge of the area history and things to do Breakfast was fantastic with almost everything you could possibly want the room we had came with a balcony overlooking the superb garden all in all a fantastic experience

Stayed in February 2024

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Beautiful historic home right near heart of Akaroa

Stayed in January 2024

Welcome drinks was an unexpected delight to meet other people staying in the property. The house is decorated in a wonderful antique style with loads of history behind every item. The breakfast was exceptional in a wonderful "Downton Abbey" style. The hosts were most welcoming and accommodating making our stay enjoyable , relaxing, educational, and great fun.

Stayed in January 2024

Fresh flowers in all the rooms. Amazing breakfasts and coffee anytime we asked. The beautiful home and romantic gardens. Our hosts were attenitave and very thoughtful

Sharron & Noel went that extra mile to make our holiday extra special. The historical home was set in romantic gardens - trees 160 years old - native birds. Loved sitting under the verander taking coffee with home baking. The breakfast was a dream berries, pastries and those amazing cooked breakfast. Our hosts had thought of everything to make our stay extra special.

Stayed in December 2023

Everything was great. There was nothing we didn't like.

The location and grounds of the property are spectacular. The breakfast was wonderful! The owners, Sharon and Noel ensured that we were very comfortable and took great care of us. We hope we get a chance to visit again.

Stayed in November 2023