Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation

Luvly friendly camping ground right near the River/ocean.Fabulous cafe/coffee/muffins.We really enjoyed the outdoor pizza oven. Very relaxing - we will return.

Loved this holiday Park to bits! Great coffee, fantastic showers/toilets with fantastic hosts to boot. Did I mention the showers are outdoors? Soooo good showing under the stars! Stayed here for 3 nights and plan to stay here again when next in the south island!

I'm giving 5 stars because I can't take off half a star, and giving only 4 would be unfair.Before all the plusses, one problem: not enough kitchen space. With one gas stove (and not all burners work) it's a bit of a problem cooking. And the kitchen itself is small, with nothing to help you organize.But... Everything else is great, from the wonderful tent sites, comfortable sitting areas, friendly staff, and all the rest.

Second stay here, last time was 4 stars, now it’s 5. New toilet, shower and laundry block is just fantastic! This is a must go place on the west coast.

2x hot tubs only and both booked out. Nice alternative feel to the facilities but couches etc all looking very dirty and possibly a little too laid back. Not sure why it's ranked so highly as expensive to stay the night in our Motorhome and also $90 for a hot tub seemed a bit much too $$$$$ for 2hrs!?! I'd be cooked. If rather 45min for $45....... The cafe and reception only has someone between 9am-11am so noone around to ask about things.

Stayed in the Riverview home for five nights with 7 others.Basic home that works well for a base to explore the coast.+ Great views, private enough, spacious home.+ Great to be able to take the dogs.+ Native birdsong is great+ Cheeky resident weka is a laugh.+ Nice waterfall walk. (Needs better marking from homes)- Mattresses are nothing short of firm.- A light in the second shower area would be handy.- BBQ regulator sometimes leaks - please replace.- Bloody sandflies (everywhereon Coast) need deterring with mossie spray.Camp facilities on the whole are very good. Evident that management care about the property and the experience they are providing.+ Excellent plantings+ Massive camping area!+ New showers look great+ Pizza oven is a great social drawcard. Outdoor adult games on offer would be good.+ Good beach for scavenging.- Coffee could improveNote: Not sure the sea is swimmable by campground as mentioned, especially not by children.However the river offers some nice swim holes (life jackets if going out further than about 5 metres as drops away quickly).Overall many thanks, loved the stay and recommend.

Amazing. 6 nights turned into 5 weeks. We just couldn't bear to leave. Staff, atmosphere, activities all second to none. The best amenities set up I've seen and the cafe lounge (the cowshed) is a great place to hang out, especially for the kids.Sites are spacious and well maintained. The micro climate is real. Pack for the tropics rather than West Coast weather reputation.

Amazing camping ground, people are super friendly, just a nice place to be. Super clean, new showers and facilities. Just amazing beach side with flat and perfect grass areas for tenting an camper. This people know to run a good campsite. Love it…

Spectacular location! Really good coffee. We stayed here two nights. They need an upgrade on the cooking facilities, as it had wait times for cooking and doing your dishes. It wasn't busy so I would hate to see it when it is really booked out. Definitely would stay here again

Favourite camping ground. Has amazing facilities, including new toilet/shower block. Also now has new laundry area. Great coffee and cakes.