Title: Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=120698724&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access Bed & breakfast in Te Kuiti with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access ![Outdoor spa tub - Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120700000/120698800/120698724/7b8e0afe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120700000/120698800/120698724/7f5c7d11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120700000/120698800/120698724/w1284h885x0y0-595aa4fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels - Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120700000/120698800/120698724/6a3ea97c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access (Te Kūiti)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120700000/120698800/120698724/f0b28aae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=120698724&PinnedHotelID=120698724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=120698724&PinnedHotelID=120698724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=120698724&PinnedHotelID=120698724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=120698724&PinnedHotelID=120698724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=120698724&PinnedHotelID=120698724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=120698724&PinnedHotelID=120698724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=120698724&PinnedHotelID=120698724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=120698724&PinnedHotelID=120698724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Te Kuiti travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Kuiti.dx6139841) [View more B&B in Te Kuiti](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Kuiti-Bed-And-Breakfast.d6139841-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.34985,175.1683&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ni%60iF%7Bpcl%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40S%40S%40S%40SBS%40SBQBUBOBUBQBQDSDQBSDSDQDQFQDQDQFOFQDQHOFQFQFOHOFQHMHOFMHOJOHMHOHOJMHKJOJKJKJOJKJKJKLKJKLIJKLKJILGLKLILILGLGLGLGNELILELENELENENELCNELANENCNCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBNBLDN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNFLFLFLFLHLHLJJFLHLJJJLHJJJJJJLJJJJJJNJJHNJJHLJNHNHLHNHNHLHNFLHPHNFNFPFPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPDRBRDPDRBPBPBTBNBRBR%40R%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPATAPATAPATCPATAPCTCNCRCRCPCREPEPCTEPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGPGNGPGPGNINIPGLININILININILKNILKLILKJKNKJKJMJKJKJKLMFKJMJMHKFMLMFMFMHMDMHOHMBMHMDODMDODMDODMBODOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOCMIMIMEMIMGMGMMMGKIMKKKMGKMMKKKKKKKKOKKKKKMIMKMIOIMIOKOIMGOIOIMGQIOGOGQGQIOEQGQGOEQEQGQEQEQEQCUEQEQCSCQCSCSCSCQAQCUAQAUAQAUAQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=O0PF2nXr_i-JnDyS9WEUPiJSgAA=) Te Kūiti, Waikato Region ### What's nearby - ![Take a trip with Black Water Rafting Co. as you tube down rivers in the pitch black, jump off waterfalls and see the stars, or the glowworms indigenous to this region. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111834/376b67a3-5d7e-4fcf-867f-9bbb33201656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waitomo Glowworm Caves 23 min drive \- 24.9 km - Big Shearer 6 min drive \- 2.1 km - Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro 6 min drive \- 2.1 km - Woodlyn Park 23 min drive \- 24.9 km - Marokopa Falls 45 min drive \- 59.5 km ### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - Stoked Eatery 3 min drive - Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant 25 min drive - Tiffanys 2 min drive - Bosco Café 5 min drive - Carroll Street Bistro 6 min drive ## About this property ### Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access Property highlights Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Other perks at this bed & breakfast include: - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like internet access. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access? ### What time is check-out at Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access? ### Where is Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. Jan 15, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything about this place is wonderful. Very clean and tidy with so many convenient amenities. The outdoor grill area, also with fridge and pizza oven are great!Thanks, Mel, for creating a lovely space for travellers. ##### Michael S. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie H. Dec 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Mel was the most wonderful host. We loved all of her extra touches abs generous offering of food and treats. She thought of every detail for a delightful stay. The setting was beautiful and it was so great to meet all of the sweet farm animals. The room was lovely, very comfortable, and immaculate. We will very highly recommend a stay at Mel’s Retreat to our friends, and we will definitely return ourselves. Thank you for the wonderful experience! ##### Natalie H. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hospitality, accommodations, amenities and views were A++ all around! Our expectations were exceeded and we wished we had more time to spend there. It’s on our “next time” list! ##### Gregory Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Motueka-Hotels-The-White-Elephant-Accommodation.h9624615.Hotel-Information) > > [Discovery Countrytime Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Omarama-Hotels-Discovery-Countrytime-Hotel.h1145773.Hotel-Information) > > [Somersal Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Somersal-Bed-Breakfast.h4528347.Hotel-Information) > > [Horse and Jockey Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Horse-And-Jockey-Inn.h29357900.Hotel-Information) > > [Ohakune TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Ohakune-Hotels-Ohakune-TOP-10-Holiday-Park.h33230446.Hotel-Information) > > [The Matarangi B & B](https://www.expedia.ca/Matarangi-Hotels-The-Matarangi-B-B.h97053938.Hotel-Information) > > [Monty's self-contained unit](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Montys-Self-Contained-Unit.h37984382.Hotel-Information) > > [The Waterlily Gardens](https://www.expedia.ca/Waihi-Hotels-The-Waterlily-Gardens.h21518126.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) > > [Turangi Leisure Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Turangi-Hotels-Turangi-Leisure-Lodge.h61338998.Hotel-Information) > > [Te Anau Central Backpackers](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Anau-Hotels-Te-Anau-Central-Backpackers.h84134490.Hotel-Information) > > [Two Rivers Boutique Lodge Ohakune](https://www.expedia.ca/Ohakune-Hotels-Two-Rivers-Ohakune.h109320695.Hotel-Information) > > [Prodigal Daughter Gourmet Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Martinborough-Hotels-Prodigal-Daughter-Gourmet-Lodge.h39405385.Hotel-Information) > > [Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Kiwi-Paka-Waitomo.h19526472.Hotel-Information) > > [Riverside Homestead Waitangi](https://www.expedia.ca/Haruru-Hotels-Riverside-Homestead-Waitangi.h78742745.Hotel-Information) > > [Akaroa on the Beach Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Akaroa-Hotels-Akaroa-On-The-Beach-Apartments.h9626017.Hotel-Information) > > [Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Motueka-Hotels-Motueka-TOP-10-Holiday-Park.h7015031.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier](https://www.expedia.ca/Fox-Glacier-Hotels-Mt-Cook-View-Motel.h7275200.Hotel-Information) > > [Sundowner Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Greymouth-Hotels-Sundowner-Motel.h19166307.Hotel-Information) > > [Parklands Motorlodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Turangi-Hotels-Parklands-Motorlodge.h918774.Hotel-Information) > > [JetPark Hotel Hamilton Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Jet-Park-Hotel-Hamilton-Airport.h4281130.Hotel-Information) > > [Stopforths Premium Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Hokitika-Hotels-Stopforths-Premium-Accommodation.h23236034.Hotel-Information) > > [Sennen House](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Sennen-House.h7120592.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Benhar-Hotels-The-Fern-Thistle-Accommodation.h55531272.Hotel-Information) > > [The Reservation B&B](https://www.expedia.ca/Gore-Hotels-The-Reservation.h9679423.Hotel-Information) > > [Ribbonwood Country House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheviot-Hotels-Ribbonwood-Country-House.h15876059.Hotel-Information) > > [Falcons Nest](https://www.expedia.ca/Cromwell-Hotels-Falcons-Nest.h31053004.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Lodge Okataina](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Okataina-Hotels-Lakes-Lodge-Okataina.h88669411.Hotel-Information)