Somersal Bed & Breakfast / Wedding Venue

Hours of operation
7am - 10pm
Months of operation
All Year
Phone number
+64 7 871 9199
Somersal is an idyllic Bed and Breakfast Accommodation / Wedding Venue perched on the banks of the Waipa River in Pirongia, Waikato - just 30 minutes north from the Waitomo Caves, 20 minutes from Hamilton and only 10 minutes drive from Te Awamutu.
Somersal is an idyllic Bed and Breakfast Accommodation / Wedding Venue perched on the banks of the Waipa River in Pirongia, Waikato - just 30 minutes north from the Waitomo Caves, 20 minutes from Hamilton and only 10 minutes drive from Te Awamutu. Somersal has available four queen bedrooms (sleeps up to 10) with views out onto the garden or towards the mountain. The Master Queen & Deluxe Queen bedrooms have en suites, while the other two Queen bedrooms share a bathroom with separate shower and toilet. Cooked and/or continental breakfast is included. Tea and coffee facilities are complimentary.
Pricing
$100 - 180 (Adult)
Proximity to Airport:
30 minutes to Hamilton international Airport or 1 hour & 45 minutes to Auckland International Airport
Proximity to Town:
2 minutes to Pirongia Villaige
Parking:
Free
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