10 miles from Hollard Gardens in Eltham, The Old Eltham Post Office features accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. TSB Stadium is 31 miles from the apartment. Featuring a terrace and mountain views, the spacious apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Tawhiti Museum is 11 miles from the apartment, while Brooklands Zoo is 31 miles from the property. The nearest airport is New Plymouth Airport, 32 miles from The Old Eltham Post Office.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
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  • Roger
    Australia Australia
    Hosts were very welcoming, and prepared us a delicious dinner and breakfast. The decor was phenomenal, like staying in a palace. Handy location for exploring the Taranaki countryside. Plenty of space to relax and enjoy the room. Loved it!
  • John
    Australia Australia
    Location was good for us as it is only a few minutes from the Mt Egmont National Park where we went hiking. Eltham is an interesting old village, one of the first dairying places in NZ with many old buildings and antique shops. The hosts were very...
  • Laura
    New Zealand New Zealand
    An extraordinary gem in Eltham. We loved the furnishings, the facilities and food. Lovely welcome by David and Maria, tips on what to do locally, and a really tasty dinner and breakfast. The bath was amazing and bed super comfortable! Can’t wait...

Hosted by David & Maria

9.9
9.9
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David & Maria
Experience the romance of the past with a stay in The Helena Suite at The Old Eltham Post Office built in 1905. The freshly renovated 100 sq metre apartment has a King bed, full central heating, a large flatscreen TV, a spa bath and seperate bathroom, ultra fast unlimited wifi and kitchenette with fridge, microwave, toaster and utensils. Being the "Cheese Capital" of NZ we can provide a cheese platter on arrival & breakfast of local Ciabatta bacon & fresh eggs from our backyard hens. NEW......Restaurant meals at The Helena Suite For a set fee we can also provide Restaurant Meals in The Helena Suite. BYO Wine. Contact us for menu. We also have the "Red Room" with a Queen bed quite seperate from the Helena suite which shares the same ensuite.
David & Maria moved from Byron Bay in Australia to Eltham after they discovered the Old Eltham Post Office. The building was in a fairly degraded state but after a year and 1/2 of renovations we feel she is in a better state than ever. We don't feel like owners but custodians of a grand old lady.
Eltham located 300km north of Wellington and just 5 hrs south of Auckland. So a perfect stop-over for the alternative Taranaki route. The historic town is 12km west of the Rotokare scenic reserve a stunning 230ha fully fenced hill country catchment that is home to Kiwi, Tui, Bellbird, Saddleback, Nth Island Robin and a host of other rare species. Just west of Eltham is the Cardiff reserve which has a beautiful short bush walk alongside the Waingongoro river headwaters.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Eltham Post Office
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free Wifi 295 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Spa tub
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Hot tub
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun deck
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    Building Characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Miscellaneous
    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Eltham Post Office takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash The Old Eltham Post Office accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Old Eltham Post Office of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old Eltham Post Office

    • The Old Eltham Post Office offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • The Old Eltham Post Office can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Eltham Post Office on this page.

    • The Old Eltham Post Office is 650 feet from the center of Eltham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Old Eltham Post Office is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Old Eltham Post Office may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Old Eltham Post Office has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Eltham Post Office on this page.