Title: Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only Adults-only bed & breakfast in Hamurana with free breakfast ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27046600/27046545/ac18fd5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27046600/27046545/798c4cf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27046600/27046545/bc040564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27046600/27046545/a6a99ca0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27046600/27046545/8bbb8d12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Doolan's Country Retreat welcomes adults to a peaceful countryside setting. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, relax by the lobby's fireplace, or explore the garden. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRotorua-Hotels-Doolans-Country-Retreat-Adults-Only.h27046545.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRotorua-Hotels-Doolans-Country-Retreat-Adults-Only.h27046545.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.06033%2C176.18713&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eaUDsikjouxm4IcstK_LWijbFYk=) 165 Dalbeth Rd, Hamurana, Bay Of Plenty, 3072 #### What's nearby - Lake Rotorua - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles - Agrodome - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles - Mitai Maori Village - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles - Skyline Rotorua - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles - Polynesian Spa - 18 min drive - 8.7 miles #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive - ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬15 min drive - ‪Skyline Stratosfare - ‬15 min drive - ‪Third Place Cafe - ‬13 min drive ## About this property ### Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only Bed & breakfast near Skyline Rotorua At Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a front desk safe - Tour/ticket information Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Electric kettles, portable fans and daily housekeeping ## 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 buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Safe at front desk - Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Fireplace in lobby - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Egyptian cotton sheets ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Portable fan - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a smoke detector If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Doolan's Country Retreat B&B Rotorua Doolan's Country Retreat B&B Doolan's Country Retreat Rotorua Doolan's Retreat Hamurana Doolan's Country Retreat Adults Only Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only Hamurana Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only Bed & breakfast Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only Bed & breakfast Hamurana ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only located? > Situated in Hamurana, this bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Rotorua and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake View Golf Club and Ogo. Agroventures and aMAZEme are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ayesha 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Amenities The best part isn't even mentioned in other reviews, the various grottos in the beautiful garden and the sumptuous breakfast. ##### Ayesha Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 13 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fabulous property in beautiful country setting with easy access to Rotorua and its attractions. Louise is a very welcoming host providing tea and biscuits on arrival and delicious home cooked breakfasts every morning. She also has a wealth of information regarding what to see in the area and on local traditions and NZ history. The facilities are top notch and I will recommend Doolan’s to my friends if they visit the area ##### Sarah Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay at Doolan's! The grounds are beautiful! And the house is very lovely too. The best thing about the place is the hosts whom are very interesting, helpful, and kind. Highly recommend this place. We loved it! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tranquil Country Place We loved our time with Louise at Doolan's!!! It is about 15 minutes outside of Rotorua (far from any sulphur smell!). Louise made DELICIOUS breakfasts each morning and the common living area is very spacious with fabulous view. Our room was small, but completely adequate because of the large living space. The bed was quite comfy. The grounds are lovely!!! Louise was a delightful host. ![A slice of the amazing view!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/96DE1F0830BEFA567ED4BAD024A57BBE67D62DE11744742488447.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Kitchen area](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/986A85D8452EB93AF24B4B3CF2AE955AD48DF0CA1744742490651.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Large living area and dining table](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C71027A359737BC0DDF11DBF016F5699B19191071744742493494.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cathy Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities You simply cannot fault this property. From the moment you drive up its winding drive and enter the main living area, the wow factor just kicks in! The views, peacefulness and facilities are out of this world. Rooms are spotless & your host Lou can’t be more helpful or do enough for you. Breakfast is exquisite made from produce on the retreat. We wouldn’t hesitate to return if back this way and nobody would ever leave this place disappointed. If you do, there must be something wrong with you !! ##### Gary Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin 6 Feb 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort ![The pergola to while away the time](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5CA86336D2AFECEB34D1BBA724D4408C338C2E061738816061529.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The entrance atrium](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0BB9ADC87543A712C698038624693300DFD545C31738816043498.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kevin Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly down to earth , an made us feel welcome, so grateful, thank you ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor, Wellington 19 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Was a lovely place to stay, very clean and peaceful! And the breakfast was great! Also they were very friendly! ##### Taylor Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### D A 8 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Country comfort Relaxing place to stop north of Rotura. - rooms comfortable and common areas very comfortable indeed. Friendly welcoming hosts offering a good breakfast Relaxing stay ##### D A Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities décoration, propreté, gentillesse des hôtes, jardins ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### judith 10 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful hosts and a lovely Inn The hosts were wonderful. Very informative about the area and history and culture of NZ. The Inn is lovely and tea and breakfast yummy. ##### judith Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### daniel 18 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great view Shower in the room was a bit small ##### daniel Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darryl 6 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Don’t skip this delightful ranch estate! Fantastic place and hosts! We could not recommend Doolan’s more, Louise and mark are lovely hosts, very accommodating and interesting to converse with. The estate is simply gorgeous and comfy! Wish we could have stayed longer and will definitely return one day. They had many good travel suggestions and know so much about the area’s history and culture! Breakfast was perfection! ##### Darryl Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Muchou 12 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A gem around Rotorua This is a beautiful home in outskirts of Rotorua. Louise is a great hostess and we felt very welcomed immediately upon arrival. She and her husband Mark took over this family home turned bed & breakfast from her mother a couple years ago. The rooms were very clean. The living room is huge and unique. We enjoyed the breakfast very much, and my wife learned how to make Egg Benedict in Louise’s way. I do recommend this place and would return without hesitation. ##### Muchou Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Absolutly amazing property.awesome views.awesome food.awesome hosts.we will be back. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lots of space and very quiet. Great view, great breakfast. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The surrounding is lovely and the panorama is great. Lousie, the host is a talented painter and a wonderful host, who knows exactly what to suggest to her guests. The property is spotless and unique and it is wonderfully quiet. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn, Toronto 7 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place was paradise! Quiet, beautifully situated in the middle of hills, valleys, trees and flowers. The room was stunning, breakfast delicious, hosts lovely, friendly and accommodating, and just a short drive to all of the sights and activities. I would highly recommend Doolan's. ##### Carolyn Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hendon Hall](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hendon-Hall.h14773.Hotel-Information) > > [Pet-Friendly Hotels in Whitstable](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitstable-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6048680-tPetFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [B&B Canvey Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canvey-Island-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d6054085-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Stanmore Station](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stanmore-Station-Hotels.d6146060.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fermain Valley Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Peter-Port-Hotels-Fermain-Valley-Hotel.h23962763.Hotel-Information) > > [Angmering Manor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Littlehampton-Hotels-Angmering-Manor.h1746403.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Manin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Milan-Hotels-Hotel-Manin.h18129.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Caravan Parks Dumfries and Galloway](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dumfries-And-Galloway-Caravan-Parks.d6051146-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [BLUESEA Costa Jardín Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-De-La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Sea-Costa-Jardin-Spa.h1828307.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Faro District](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Faro-District-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6232733-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) ### Flights > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Copenhagen (CPH)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/cph/edinburgh-to-copenhagen) > > [Flights from Southampton (SOU) to Carlisle (CAX)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sou/cax/southampton-to-carlisle) > > [Flights from Northern Spain](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/6342394/flights-from-northern-spain) > > [British Airways London (LHR) to Marmagao (GOI) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/british-airways-from-heathrow-to-dabolim/ba/lhr/goi) ### Cars > [Car hire in Seaham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Seaham.d6048752.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Strathpeffer](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Strathpeffer.d177960.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Khor Fakkan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Khor-Fakkan.d6123117.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Alloa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Alloa.d182733.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Lofoten Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lofoten.d553248627367901312.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Bangor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangor.dx182709) > > [Visit Southville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Southville.dx553248622845871878)