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The Homestead B&B

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Cambridge with free breakfast

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Travelers find genuine countryside serenity at The Homestead B&B. The day starts with a continental breakfast before guests explore the peaceful garden setting. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and free self parking that make extended stays comfortable.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Homestead Twin Room D, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Homestead Twin Room D, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Homestead Twin Room C, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Homestead Twin Room C, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Homestead Queen Room B, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Homestead Queen Room B, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Homestead Queen Room A, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Homestead Queen Room A, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Honeymoon Studio Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Day bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
333 Tirau Road, Cambridge, Waikato, 3496

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Cambridge Raceway - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • St. Peter's School - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 34 min drive - 24.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Stags - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Prince Albert - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Karapiro Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Onyx - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Homestead B&B

Bed & breakfast in a rural location
Free continental breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Homestead B&B. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Private yards, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 9 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 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Homestead B&B Cambridge
The Homestead B&B Cambridge
The Homestead B&B Bed & breakfast
The Homestead B&B Bed & breakfast Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Homestead B&B pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Homestead B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Homestead B&B?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at The Homestead B&B?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Homestead B&B located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is steps from Waikato River, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Karapiro and Cambridge Museum. Jubilee Gardens and Te Koutu Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Homestead B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 100 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the animals and the outlook plus very easy to arrive and leave . good instructions on how to get there quick reply to questions asked also like wotif rather than abb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

murat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really nice places and all natural
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and homely

This was a short, two night, stay. Check in was very simple, the room was exactly as described. We loved the homely atmosphere with a beautiful view over farmland. There was everything we needed for an enjoyable stay and most importantly, a very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect for requirement

Lovely place, maybe a bit dated but we liked it. Alpacas in the garden a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was animals there that were rather unique and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to pull off and sleep. No services besides breakfast but easy off main road for a farm seed stay experience out in rural country.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kissing alpaca right outside your door!

The apartment was located on a farm. We woke up to alpaca outside our room and the view was lovely. The room was comfortable and the host was gracious. Our only issue was the lack of reliable wifi. It was hit and miss.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpacas around the house,but garden a bit dirty by that,breakfast you can make yourself,was sober,entry from highway was difficult and also leave again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived quite late, but enjoyed our stay,very comfortable beds and a lovely setting for breakfast, breakfast was good and quite wide variety on offer. I would like to of stayed longer to explore the garden more but we had to head off in hurry. How ever I couldn’t locate towels and also no hand towels in the bathroom to dry hands. Overall a very lovely place and we enjoyed it there
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like washing food utensils in the bathroom. Otherwise very good value. Thanks. Enjoyed the nosy Alpacas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Shane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For two guests there was limited cutlery only one coffee cup for two people. Shower was not clean there was pubic hair under the shampoo bottles no extra blankets as it was quite cold.

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We unfortunately parked our car under a tree, beside a hedge and all the flowers & seeds fell on it. Apart from that - all good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debadatta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent just one night on this property and loved it! It was calm, serene, clean and had all the basic amenities. The animals on the property are adorable, especially the Alpacas! The host is extremely courteous and helpful. He helped us store our bags on the property before and after check in, so we are very grateful for that. The only inconvenience was that that the room was extremely cold (we visited in July, which is winter in New Zealand). The host advised us to put the AC on heating mode and while we did that on the highest temperature possible, the room did not heat up much. So I am guessing the insulation is not great. However, this will not be an issue over the summer months, which is NZ's main tourist season. Overall, I highly recommend the property and would love to go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a convenient, serve ourselves affair. Only downside was access to the gate required U-Turns at designated turn areas, due to the main road median barriers (obviously nothing the owners can change, but information on the issue before arrival would be useful)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Zubin

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKIRA

Waking up to misty mountains in the distance was a way to start to the day. The animal friends in the yard was a bonus. It’s a cute, quiet place which allows you to relax and enjoy the world around you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

B and B with Animals

Good place to stay although quite cold in the lockwood style cabins even with the heatpump running.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alpacas were cute but…..

The outlook from our room was sheets on the washing line. The property manager attacked the alpacas with a broom. He saw me watching but carried on. Lots of flies. They were immune to the fly spray. Very dirty under the microwave and behind the TV. No cloths or bath mat provided
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay property

Amazing stay! The accommodations were clean and comfortable. There isn’t reception but check in was clear and easy. We had some nice bites ready for our breakfast. If you like animals, there are lots to see around the property. The host was helpful and friendly. We had a great stay and would definitely come back again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised by the amount of farm animals at the property but they were all lovely to interact with. Theres an alpaca there who will give you a kiss but be careful he will also nibble you if you allow it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Staff & service
In general on first appearances the property and location seemed fine - a farm stay was what i expected. As i initially parked a man came out and in broken English pointed to a sign on left door of the property which had my name written on a strip of lined paper. You have to move your car and park in front of door. After i had manouvered the car he showed me into the room and where he had left the key. The furnishings were nice, no kitchenette and the bathroom was that and storage ironing board. In the main room there was a sideboard unit with cereals and coffee/tea and sugar all in containers. In the fridge there was milk, and in sealed boxes 2 yogurts and 4 slices of bread. In another there was butter and conserves. The expedia advertising had mentioned continental breakfast to be served with a selection of pastries. So i was expecting a breakfast that was hosted, not a make it yourself with what we provide! I then noticed inside the jar of granola INSECTS roaming around. Non of the containers had been wiped or cleaned or it seemed not to have been checked for freshness of cereals. The bathroom sink was not clean. An ingrained circle around the plug hole showed lack of care. There was long dark hairs all over one soft chair. The front door blind was very stiff and was fraying and needed attention. The alpacas were lovely neighbours, living next to the property in the owners garden. I enjoyed watching them.The outside space was uninviting. No contact with hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Umgebung, zwar direkt am Highway, aber davon bekommt man nichts mit, da das Haus etwas zurück liegt und die Zimmer nach hinten raus gehen. Tolle Aussicht, und tolle „Nachbarn“: ein paar Alpakas, die sich gerne füttern lassen. Leider war die Mikrowelle dreckig, Krümmel in den Schubladen und die Dusche nicht sauber.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Antoine

Liked: Staff & service

Bonne expérience

Bel endroit, mais pas tres propre, poussiere, cheveux et toiles d'araignée Passable pour une nuit de passage
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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