Meet our Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners

Congratulations to our 2021 Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners:

2021 Vision Insurance Overall Supreme Bed & Breakfast of the Year &

2021 Vision Insurance Exceptional Bed & Breakfast of the Year

Barb & Dave Milina, Warblers Retreat, Albany

"... escape ... relax ... rejuvenate ..."

In awarding Warblers Retreat Overall Supreme Bed & Breakfast of the Year, the judges commented “When an industry has been so affected by a world wide pandemic it is extra ordinary that we see businesses that have really turned themselves around to find a solution that works.  Not only have our Vision Insurance Business Excellence Award Finalists done this but they have also created an incredible foundation to set themselves apart from the rest.

The beautiful Warblers Retreat has guests raving about their stays.  Their sound and innovative business practices will stand them in such great stead going forward.  With operators like Warblers Retreat, the hosted accommodation industry is in great hands. “

To see more of Warblers Retreat visit their website - click here.

2021 Vision Insurance Exceptional Bed & Breakfast of the Year - Highly Commended

Waihi Beach Paradise Resort - Peter & Karen West To see more of Waihi Beach Paradise Resort  visit their website - click here.
Omaka Lodge, Taumarunui - Scott McPherson & Christopher Riches To see more of Omaka Lodge visit their website - click here.

2021 Vision Insurance Rising Star Bed & Breakfast of the Year

Samantha Winn, Quail Lodge, Papakura

2021 Rising Star Bed & Breakfast of the Year was awarded to Samantha Winn, Quail Lodge, Papakura.  Donna Brooke, Association President, said “To take on a property and get it to an already award winning property in less than two years, deserves recognition.  Quail Lodge is an immaculate property in both presentation and hosting. “

To see more of Quail Lodge visit their website - click here.

2021 Vision Insurance Essence of Bed & Breakfast of the Year

Sharon & John Corbett, Accent House, Mapua

2021 Essence of Bed & Breakfast of the Year was awarded to Sharon and John Corbett, Accent House, Mapua.  “It is wonderful to see a past award winner crossing the stage again!!  Sharon and John have continued to build and develop all areas of their business and go above and beyond hosting their guests in their home but also showcase their region and New Zealand and couple this with very sound business practices,” said Donna Brooke, Association President.

To see more of Accent House visit their website - click here.

2020 Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners: 

2020 Vision Insurance Overall Supreme Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year & 2020 Vision Insurance Exceptional Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year Garth & Angie London, Whakaipo Lodge, Taupo "The most precious gift we can give our guests is our time:  we don’t sell rooms – we create an experience to cherish."
2020 Vision Insurance Exceptional Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year -  Highly Commended Barb & Dave Milina, Warblers Retreat, Albany
Highly Commended Robert Day & Gary Mitchell, Ribbonwood Country House, Cheviot,
2020 Vision Insurance Rising Star Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year Brooke & Tim Trenwith, Relax at Red Earth Gardens, Onewhero
2020 Vision Insurance Rising Star Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year - Highly Commended Louise & Dean Compton, Aston Road Villa, Waikanae
2020 Vision Insurance Essence of Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year Garry Mitchell & Robert Day, Ribbonwood Country House, Cheviot

2019 Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners: 

2019 Vision Insurance Supreme Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year Brian & Anthea Harvey, Bellbird Lodge, Kaiteriteri
Runner Up - Garth & Angie, Whakaipo Lodge, Taupo
Runner Up - Barbara & Paul Linton, Morepork Riverside Lodge, Paihia
2019 Vision Insurance Emerging Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year -  Heather & David Bridson, Acacia Heights Gardens, Taupo
Highly Commended - Willows Green
2019 Vision Insurance Host Bed & Breakfast of the Year -  Barbara & Paul Linton, Morepork Riverside Lodge, Paihia
2018 Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners:
2018 Vision Insurance Supreme Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year Garth & Angie London, Whakaipo Lodge, Taupo
2018 Vision Insurance Emerging Bed & Breakfast  Business of the Year Sharon & John Corbett, Accent House, Mapuia
2018 Vision Insurance Host Bed & Breakfast Host of the Year Rive Gauche B&B, Taupo
2016 Vision Insurance Excellence Awards
2016 Vision Insurance Supreme Bed & Breakfast of the Year Garth & Angie London, Whakaipo Lodge, Taupo