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Customer Spotlight: Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments

3 December 2025 - Author: Jane Hill, freeonlinbooking UK team

Stay Kerikeri Sets the Bar High

Every so often, a customer sends us something that genuinely makes our day and this week, Bill and Paula from Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments did exactly that.

They reached out bursting with excitement, asking us to take a look at their brand-new, beautifully redesigned website. And they had every right to be proud. With a dynamic video landing page, stunning new photography, and a highly optimised layout throughout, it's an impressive upgrade, all paired with a smooth, seamless booking experience.

But what really touched us was the note they sent alongside it, and the testimonial they kindly offered to share.

Before we get to that, here's just a little about their extraordinary property.


About Stay Kerikeri, Boutique, Contemporary, and Full of Heart

Nestled just a short stroll from the centre of Kerikeri Village, Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments is known for its bold, modern style with a distinctive Pacifica twist. Each apartment blends modern design, retro charm, sparkling bathrooms, and triple-sheeted comfort, all set within gorgeous tropical gardens complete with a fabulous pool.

From their luxury-lodge background, Bill and Paula bring true five-star hospitality to their guests. Their passion shows in everything: their attention to detail, their personalised service, and the warm, professional welcome that has earned them multiple awards - including Best Redeveloped Accommodation at the New Zealand Hospitality Awards and several consecutive Tripadvisor Excellence Awards.

A Perfect Base for Exploring Kerikeri & the Bay of Islands

Stay Kerikeri's location puts guests right in the heart of one of New Zealand's most vibrant small towns. Kerikeri is known for world-class walking tracks, subtropical scenery, boutique shops, local markets, wineries, cafes, and the legendary Stone Store area - all just minutes away.

Whether it's breakfast next door at Super Bowl, wandering riverside trails to Rainbow Falls, enjoying a local Pinot, or exploring the Bay of Islands, there's something for every traveller.

Location photo

Their Testimonial

Bill and Paula kindly shared these words:

"Keeping up with rapidly changing technologies is a challenge we all face but not always equipped with the knowledge required.

Digital 'partnering' requires smooth and efficient interrelationships.

Translated to day-to-day realities, an efficient, fully optimised website is a good start.

Partnering with the team at freeonlinebooking truly gives us the springboard we need as a small business to compete and optimise opportunities such as direct booking strategies, when they arrive."

- Bill & Paula, Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments (Kerikeri, New Zealand)


We are incredibly grateful for their kind words and delighted to support accommodation owners like Stay Kerikeri as they continue to grow, evolve, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

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