Located in Maungatapere, Top Hill House is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Native Bird Recovery Centre and Clarke Homestead. .This guesthouse is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Kiwi North: Museum and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Botanica & Cafler Park.
Top Hill House offers 4 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and slippers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include a fireplace in the lobby and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's books
Children's games
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Musical instrument
Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Outdoors
Garden
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
10 accessible parking spaces
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Shared bathroom
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Restaurant dining guides
Separate dining area
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Electrical adapters
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Washing machine
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you, key retrieval
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: NZD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Top Hill House Guesthouse
Top Hill House Maungatapere
Top Hill House Guesthouse Maungatapere
Top Hill House Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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.
Property is set on a farmlet so it is very quiet, and you can hear the moreporks at night. It is an older house but is warm and has a great view off the balcony.
Tina
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Nadine
25 May 2025
The property is very quiet and the house was ok but had to crank up the heating. The surroundings were below average and the kitchen sink blocked up