We booked here at the last minute and were not disapointed. We had an early morning after the first night and were pleasently surprised when our hosts also got up to make sure we had breakfast and could find our way to Whakatane. We stayed in the Paris room which was perfect for what we needed. More

A stay at the Casa del Mare is less like staying in a B&B and more like staying in a beautiful boutique hotel. De'arne's taste in home furnishing and decor is fantastic there are loads of wonderful little touches throughout the house and this is carried through to the guest experience with personalised name cards on the bedside tables. The... More

We had the pleasure to spend 5 nights at the Casa Del Mare, the beautiful home of De' Arme & Graham. We were immediately impressed with the beautiful design, large scale, and quality of home & garden. We enjoyed the delicicious breakfasts they prepared on the terrace so that we could soak in the million dollar view of the Pacific... More

My partner and I stayed with De'arne when we were in Papamoa for a wedding. Sadly we were only there one night and so weren't able to fully enjoy the room and facilities (oh man where do you get those sweet pillows and bedding?!), but we were able to get a taste of De'arne's fabulous hospitality. The place has a... More

If you enjoy luxurious surroundings and being pampered with subtle, friendly attention, this is the place to stay in the Bay of Plenty area. My wife and I spent 5 nights at Casa Del Mare after four weeks touring New Zealand. The purpose was to wind down and absorb our experiences. We could not have chosen a better place. Casa... More

What a pleasure to stay here! First class furniture, luxurious linen and superb service from owners De'arne and Graham made this the best ever B&B experience for my husband and I. The bed was so comfortable we were loathe to get up each morning however the temptation of De'arnes cooking ensured we never missed breakfast. De'arne and Graham are wonderful... More

A touch of Tuscany by the sea with a fusion of New Zealand culture. Thank you De'arne and Graham for sharing your beautiful home with us , Sadly it was only one night Casa del Mare boutique guest wing consists of two well appointed luxury bedrooms exclusive access to their own lounge overlooking the garden offering peace, privacy and quiet... More

We recently had the good fortune to stay a couple of nights at Casa del Mare. The home is beautifully presented .On the lower level both luxurious guest bedrooms are decorated in lovely soft colours. The bedrooms and guest lounge all open to a delightful private and sunny Tuscan style courtyard. A perfect spot to relax and have a wine... More

Everyone really loved their time staying with you; you are wonderful hosts and it really made our celebrations (anniversary and birthday) special having you take that extra care of us. Colin and Joy have been telling people all about the welcoming cake & champagne – you can’t get much better than that! More