About Great Barrier Island
Our Story
Our Property
Our Property
We started Great Barrier Island Escape with the mission to provide the best vacation rental experience for our guests. With years of experience in hospitality, we understand what it takes to make your stay unforgettable.
Our Property
Our Property
Our Property
Our Apartment is cozy comfortable space, fully furnished and self-contained with amazing views and sunsets from all rooms.
Our Services
Our Property
Our Services
We offer a range of services to make your stay even more enjoyable, including airport transfers, housekeeping, scenic tours, local experiences. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on relaxing.
Your Hosts
Our Property
Our Services
Hosts are dedicated to providing you with the best possible vacation rental experience. From booking to check-out, we are here to answer any questions and ensure that your stay is perfect.
Escape to Paradise - Accommodation and Add on's
Apartment Accommodation
At BOHO HILL Great Barrier Island, we offer a boutique vacation rental that cater to all your needs, our property is fully equipped with all amenities to make your stay comfortable. Enjoy breathtaking views, modern furnishings, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Book your stay today and indulge in a unique experience!
Additional Experiences - Purveyors of fine food & happiness
Boost your stay with these really cool local experiences at an additional cost. If you would like to order any of these extras, please select when making your reservation or call us at least a week prior to your arrival (+64) 21 161 4604.
Picnic Hamper
Book your stay today and indulge in a picnic hamper (advance booking required for this hamper any dietary requirements to be advised - Vegetarian options available
Cheese Platter or Cheese and Meat Hamper
Cold Meat Selection, mustard and relish selection, oven-roasted tomato and onion salad and balsamic vinaigrette, aged Cheddar and cheese plate, olives and cornichons and semi-dried tomatoes, baguette, fresh fruit, chocolate, iced water drinks. POA and product availability
Scenic tour around the bays
Book your stay today and indulge in a unique half day guided scenic tour by boat around the bays. Visit Smokehouse Bay which is an anchorage popular with boaties. Alongside its natural beauty, once ashore it doesn't take long to see the onshore facilities in the bay to know why this is a cruiser's paradise. Take a hike from Man of War Passage were the track starts across Kaikoura Island (Selwyn Island) only accessible by boat, drop off and get picked up later at Bradshaw's Bay on the opposite side of the Motu Kaikoura. POA
Forage for your Dinner
Book your stay today and indulge in a unique experience foraging and harvesting your food from sea to plate or garden to plate, cooked and prepared by your host and served on the deck with sunset water views. Crayfish, Mussels, fresh snapper and oysters all foraged and locally sourced. If you would like to book this experience, please select when making your reservation or call us to secure this experience. POA
Deluxe Breakfast Experience
Sourdough with eggs and tomato relish, smoked fish, mascarpone and caper berry antipasto, roast tomato, rocket and avocado salad and balsamic vinaigrette, fresh seasonal fruit, butter and jam, juice.
Serves two.
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Frequently Asked Questions
check in and check out
What time is check in and check out?
Our standard check-in time is 2PM and check out is 10AM. However flexible.
Can I arrange an earlier check-in?
A request for early check-in can be made; however, it is not guaranteed.
Can I arrange a later check-out?
If you’d like a later check-out, please advise the hosts the day prior to your departure to discuss.
Is there a minimum check-in age ?
The minimum check-in age for the main guest on the reservation is 21 years.
When is the reception open?
Our reception is open from 9AM – 5PM daily. However, hosts are available at any time for emergencies
How do I check-in after reception hours?
We have a key safe where we will leave your keys and instructions to access your room. The code to access the key safe will be texted and emailed to you.
General Hotel Information
Can I walk to the beach & town?
We are located within a 10-minute drive to Okiwi Beach and 5min drive to Port Fitzroy General store. Or 20min by foot.
Which airport should I fly into?
The closest airport is located at Claris in the center of the island and a 45min scenic drive to Boho Hill Apartment. We are happy to arrange a private transfer if needed at additional cost.
Is there free parking onsite?
Yes, we have private parking for our guests, any visitors will need to park further up on the main road
Is there a restaurant onsite or is breakfast included?
We do not have a restaurant onsite. We do have a breakfast add on provided by the hosts. POA
Is there free Wi-Fi and is it high speed?
Yes, we have high speed star link Wi-Fi available
Reservation
Is full payment required at the time of booking?
yes, we take full payment at time of booking.
When is Peak Season?
Our high seasons are Christmas / New Years (22 December – 7 January) and Easter.
How do I cancel my booking?
The full tariff is required prior to arrival. If you cancel your booking 14 days or more before your scheduled arrival, there will be no charge*(excluding Peak & Group bookings).
All credit card charges will incur a 1.3% surcharge.
If cancelled or modified 0-14 days prior to arrival the full tariff is non-refundable. Travel insurance recommended.
*Peak Season – Dates included are Easter, Christmas and New Year Holidays.
“Advanced Purchase Non-Refundable” bookings will be charged the total tariff at the time of booking and is 100% non-refundable. No changes or cancellations can be made to this room rate.”
Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. When you make a booking, you accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of the details on your confirmation documents are correct and to bring to our attention any errors or discrepancies within 48 hours of your booking.
BOOKINGS AND QUOTES
Bookings can be made online at bohohillgreatbarrierisland.co.nz or by calling Boho Hill on +64211614604. Reservations are subject to availability and actual pricing at the time of booking. Quotes are valid for 24 hours only. Any quote given is an estimate only of price, which will be subject to a written advice on confirmation of booking. You agree to pay the rate for each night of your stay and any additional charges up until the time you have departed the accommodation. The accommodation may be occupied by you only for the period stated on the booking confirmation.
PAYMENT POLICY
Full payment is required prior to arrival. If payment is not received by the due date, The Boho Hill Apartment reserves the right to cancel the booking.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payments are accepted by credit cards, Visa, MasterCard or AMEX. All payments are only accepted in NZ dollars. All credit card payments incur a 1.3% fee. Payments can be accepted via direct deposit.
RATES & CHARGES
Rates quoted are in New Zealand dollars and are subject to change at any time. Rates are inclusive of GST where applicable. Any verbal quote given is an estimate only of price, which will be subject to a written advice on confirmation of the booking. All credit card payments will incur a 1.3% surcharge. Minimum length of stay restrictions applies to certain rates during special event periods. The price of your accommodation cannot be guaranteed until the deposit is received or if booking online full payment is required at the time of booking.
TRAVEL DURING EPIDEMIC
If government restrictions are placed on domestic travel due to the impact of Covid-19 or any other restrictions, we will provide a free change of date to your booking or provide a voucher for the full value of your booking. All other cancellations will be subject to our normal cancellation policy.
Bookings made via a third party or online travel agent ie.Booking.com, will incur additional charges due to commissions payable.
By agreeing to our terms of service you are agreeing that you are and will continue to abide by the NZ Health Department’s orders and guidelines.
STANDARD CANCELLATION & CHARGES
The full tariff is required prior to arrival. If you cancel your booking 14 days or more before your scheduled arrival, there will be no charge*(excluding Peak bookings).
All credit card charges will incur a 1.3% surcharge.
If cancelled or modified 0-14 days prior to arrival the full tariff is non-refundable.
*Peak Season – Dates included are Easter, Christmas and New Year Holidays.
“Advanced Purchase Non-Refundable” bookings will be charged the total tariff at the time of booking and is 100% non-refundable. No changes or cancellations can be made to this room rate.”
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Would you like to protect this booking with Cancellation Cover? We are a small family-run property, and cancellations can affect us hugely.
We strongly recommend you purchase comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking. We suggest that the policy should include, but not be limited to, the reimbursement of any monies paid in the event the travel is canceled; loss or damage to personal baggage and loss of money and medical expenses.
NUMBER OF GUESTS
At no time during your occupancy is the number of guests staying to exceed the number booked, unless prior approval is sought and given by management. The use of extra beds other than the number booked will attract an additional tariff. Any persons exceeding the maximum occupancy of the property will be considered trespassers and will be evicted.)
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Standard check in time is 2.00 pm on the day of arrival and the room is to be vacated by 10.00 am on the day of departure. Early arrivals and late check outs are at the discretion of Management and must be requested at the time of booking. Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate early arrivals and late departures.
CLEANING
Extra cleaning and linen change can be arranged during your stay for an additional charge, at a cost to you. Please contact management for further details. On departure, your room is to be left in a clean and tidy state. If excessive cleaning is required an additional cleaning cost of $150 will be deducted from your deposit or credit card.
DAMAGES
We reserve the right to charge the lead guest for any damages caused through the course of a booking by any member of the booking party. This includes breakages, spillages, stains, damage to furniture or fixtures and fittings. Any accidental damages should be reported as soon as possible in order to minimize damage and associated costs.
SMOKING
Smoking inside any rooms is strictly prohibited. If there is any evidence of smoking inside rooms, you will be charged an additional $500 for a specialized clean to eliminate odours. Please ensure doors and windows are closed if smoking near rooms.
PETS
No pets are permitted.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
You acknowledge that we do not cover your personal belongings under our insurance policy and therefore take no responsibility for any loss or damage of the occupant’s personal property left on the premises and agree that you will not make any claim against us for any damages or loss to your personal belongings regardless of how or where the loss or damage occurred.
LOST PROPERTY
Should we recover your lost property we request that you please send a paid self addressed envelope so we can post it back to you. Note, we only hold items for 3 months. After that period items will either be donated or disposed of.
CAR PARKING
Allocated parking is provided for guests. Boho Hill is not liable for any loss or damage to a vehicle nor to any property or effects of any persons using the car park, nor for any personal injury suffered by them howsoever caused whether from negligence of the Bower.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We highly recommend you purchase comprehensive travel insurance at time of booking. We suggest that the policy should include, but not be limited to, the reimbursement of any monies paid in the event the travel is cancelled; loss or damage to personal baggage and loss of money and medical expenses.
BEHAVIOUR
Parties or gatherings are strictly prohibited unless prior arrangements have been made with Management. Disturbance to neighbors including excessive noise and music is prohibited and may result in eviction without refund.
BREAKAGES AND DAMAGES
Damages or breakages of furniture or furnishings must be reported to Management immediately. Breakages or damages to the property and all communal or external areas that are caused by any guest and/or a guest’s visitor will be charged and recouped in full from the guest’s credit card or deducted from the guest’s refundable deposit. Excess cleaning required on departure or replacement of items removed from the accommodation will be charged to the guest’s credit card. Furniture, fixtures and fittings are not to be altered or moved between rooms or properties. There will be a charge incurred if furniture is not returned to its original location.
LOSS OF KEYS
Loss of keys will incur a further $90.00 replacement charge.
COMMERCIAL USE
The property is not to be used for commercial use.
LIABILITIES
You acknowledge that we do not accept liability for any injury, damage, loss, additional expenses and disruptions due to electrical storms or other acts of God caused directly or indirectly by events, which are beyond our control and agree not to make any claim in relation thereto.
NO TENANCY
You agree that regardless of your length of stay in there is no tenancy or other rights created under any Landlord and Tenant laws and there are no such laws that apply to your stay.
CHANGES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
Compensation will not apply if a significant change is made for reasons beyond our control. These include: war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks, changes due to rescheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline or alteration of the airline or aircraft type; closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, act of government or public authorities or other circumstances amounting to force majeure and/or Acts of God.
BREACH OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
You agree that, should you or your guests breach any of the terms and conditions:
You will pay to us the total loss or damage that we suffer as a result of that breach and hereby authorize us to debit your credit card or apply your refundable deposit in payment of that loss or damage and we may evict you and your guests without notice
PAYMENT OF DEPOSIT OR FULL PAYMENT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS The terms and conditions of booking are subject to change without notice.