Luxury Lodges
These delightful properties, often set amidst stunning locations, provide an international standard of accommodation for the discerning visitor. Personal hosting with a marvellous sense of style - these are the endearing universal characteristics of the Lodges of New Zealand.
We feature only a small selection from our Lodge collection. There are many more in all locations and we invite your enquiry if this selection is not what you are looking for.
Lodges may be booked separately or incorporated into any itinerary. Because each Lodge has its own unique style of accommodations, our pricing is indicative only.
For quotes and prices, please ask your Kiwiway consultant.
Carrington Resort, Northland
Carrington Resort is a 3000 acre Northland hotel with four spectacular
kilometres of secluded white sand coastline, incorporating a Matt Dye designed
tournament-standard 18 hole golf course, an acclaimed Northland vineyard and winery, a working Black Angus beef stud farm, and 900 acres of
restored wetlands on site.
Located in Northland’s Karikari Peninsula, Carrington Resort’s world
class facilities include an infinity swimming pool and spa pool, Carrington Restaurant & Bar, two championship tennis courts, Olympic standard clay and skeet target
shooting range and a gymnasium.
This golf hotel also offers a wide range of other leisure activities including bike riding, fishing and scuba
diving are also easily arranged for guests.
Flagstaff Lodge, Russell (Bay of Islands)
Flagstaff Lodge & Day Spa offers luxury accommodation in the heart of
Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Set within the peaceful village of Russell and The Bay of Islands, Flagstaff
Lodge & Day Spa offers luxury accommodation. Our décor is designed to help
you relax and enjoy yourselves in serenity, comfort and style.
Each one of the four ensuite rooms offers a feeling of space, along with tile
and glass modern bathrooms. After a deep, relaxing sleep in superior beds you
can enjoy a gourmet breakfast prepared to your taste. Your evening begins with complementary evening drinks with your kiwi hosts
and the opportunity to sit back and taste NZ wines and a small sample of local
cuisine. Quality local restaurants are only a five minute stroll along the
waterfront and we recommend the best for you
The Day Spa relaxation treatments offer time out for pampering with massages,
facials, manicures & pedicures and other beauty treatments.
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Solitaire Lodge, Rotorua
Solitaire Lodge is situated on a private, secluded peninsular on the shores of
the beautiful Lake Tarawera, Rotorua. Its elevated position
provides breathtaking views across the lake to the grandeur of Mount Tarawera. The Lodge is designed to take advantage of the natural views of the calm
still waters of the Lagoon and the contrasting panorama over the lake to Mount
Tarawera. Solitaire Lodge's position is unique, not far from the Blue and Green Lakes,
and only 25 minutes drive from Rotorua, land of bubbling pools, steaming hot
springs and geysers.
The
Lodge has six Junior Executive Suites, all
furnished to give maximum comfort with spacious, individually designed interiors
and private terraces. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the views over the lake or
lagoon. Solitaire Lodge also offers the Tarawera Suite with its
stunning 180° views accompanied by soft colours create a soothing and relaxing
atmosphere, the Solitaire Suite showcasing one of the most
famous views to wake up to in New Zealand, and The Villa, a
two-storey, two-bedroom Villa with a large lounge area which allows for private
dining and is ideal for a family.
The Lounge at Solitaire Lodge, with 180° views through floor to
ceiling windows, is furnished for total relaxation. Here guests can exchange of
stories of the days adventures and plan for the activities of the day to come. Passing from the lounge to the dining room. Here guests enjoy the
culinary delights that the chefs at Solitaire Lodge have to offer. A choice of
dining venue is available whether it be in the main Dining Room with other
travellers, or outside on the terrace under a canopy of stars, an intimate
candlelit table in your suite, or relaxing amid the soft aroma of the herb
garden. The chefs at Solitaire Lodge combine the best of New Zealand produce to
present dishes that simply enhance the natural flavours while the wines are
chosen to compliment the menu.
Activities available from Solitaire Lodge and the surrounding region
are numerous and varied and as each season changes so to does the activity
calendar. From fishing to jet boating, from tramping to visiting a Maori village
and from horse riding to off-road driving guests can experience everything
within easy distance of Solitaire Lodge. With Mount Tarawera as a backdrop, guests visiting Solitaire Lodge enjoy
seeking out the spectacular thermal areas in and round Rotorua, walking through
the ferns and pungas of the native bush to the tumbling waters of Tarawera
Falls, taking a helicopter ride over the mountains crater or walk through having
a relaxing soak in the Terrace Spa Pool
Kawaha Point Lodge, Rotorua
Although situated in an oasis of calm, Kawaha Point Lodge is only a 5 minute
drive from Rotorua city centre, and a 15 minute ride from the cities’
airport. For visitors who’d rather not leave the haven of the lodge, there are plenty
of recreational activities to enjoy with on-site activities including swimming,
a sauna, petanque, croquet, lake cruises and even a private Maori cultural
concert performance on the lawns. Three eighteen-hole golf courses are also
located nearby.
Kawaha Point Lodge’s luxury lodge accommodation comprises 8 beautifully
appointed super king/twin guest suites with stunning views over the lake or
gardens. Each suite, named after one of the lakes in the area, has its own
balcony to enable guests to enjoy their panoramic view in private. All of the rooms are elegantly decorated in calming, neutral tones of rich
creams and taupes, and furnished with hand-picked pieces of antique furniture
and notable New Zealand artwork. This colour theme runs throughout the lodge,
and in order to maximise their magical views across the lake, the drawing room,
dining room and library are on the first floor and open to a broad, shaded
verandah – perfect for a leisurely breakfast or pre-dinner drinks.
Each guest suite is air-conditioned and offers a flat screen television,
guest telephone, broadband internet, selection of teas & fresh coffee,
homemade cookies and fresh fruit. The library also offers a large selection of
reading material and a DVD player, DVDs and CDs are available on request. Dining is also a memorable experience with guests invited to eat al fresco in
the lakeside gardens, in the conservatory, at the chandelier-lit Lodge table, or
in one of the other private areas in the lodge. A secret ‘grotto’ that can only
be reached via the wisteria-draped arches and stepped terrace, is an
‘alternative’ dining room for a celebratory occasion or wedding party.
Huka Lodge, Taupo
We invite you to enter a world where elegant and generous
hospitality meets sophistication and style - creating a welcoming haven, whose
reputation and awards are richly deserved. Founded in the 1920s, Huka Lodge is considered to be the iconic
New Zealand retreat. Sought by the world’s most discerning travellers – enjoying
an unrivalled riverside location, offering superb hospitality and an
attentiveness as palpable as the force of the Waikato River itself.
Enter through the gates of Huka Lodge and immediately begin to leave the real
world behind. As guests journey the length of the drive and encounter the
park-life grounds, a feeling of peace and tranquillity begins to gently envelop
them. That very first glimpse of the deep turquoise green waters of the Waikato
River brings further affirmation of the potential that awaits.
True retreats in every sense, the rooms are harmonious and deliberately simple in approach. Designed to allow the beauty of the landscape to dominate while providing soft light and layers of well appointed luxury. Every last detail required for guest comfort has been carefully considered, from the finest monogrammed bed linen, to the freshly baked biscuits. The bathrooms offer every indulgence as well as being spacious and light. Dressing rooms are both large and generous.
Lake Taupo Lodge, Taupo
Lake Taupo is one of New Zealand's finest recreational playgrounds and is reputed as being one of the best trout fishing areas in the world. The sweeping landscapes and exotic geothermal areas provide a wealth of unique activities that capture the imagination of all who come here.
All the executive suites have super king beds or king singles. The ensuite bathrooms have under floor heating and five of the executive suites have large baths as well as walk in showers. Fresh flowers, seasonal fruit, milk and homemade cookies are in the room every day along with a selection of teas and coffee.
Wharekauhau Lodge, Palliser Bay (near Wellington)
Built along the lines of an Edwardian country mansion, the main
lodge captures the gracious lifestyle of a bygone era. As you wander into the grand lodge, the first point
that catches the eye is the awe inspiring view over Palliser Bay, framed
perfectly from every vantage point.
Each room in the main lodge has a different feel, from large open lounges to
smaller, cozier areas such as the Palliser Room, or the Drawing Room. The
antique furniture and over-sized fireplaces throughout the lodge capture the
grandeur of yesteryear.
At the heart of it all, the main lounge, grand in design, intimate in feel;
Expansive sofas and deep armchairs are dotted about, inviting guests to pause
for conversation, a quiet glass of wine, or to simply relax and take up a good
book. The elegant Dinning Room, flows through to the impressive Country Kitchen.
Large marble benches and an open kitchen offer guests the chance to relax and
discuss recipes or local ingredients with the chefs.
Simply walking out the French doors will bring you into another world;
Wharekauhau’s private courtyard and gardens. The immaculate Croquet lawn and
Pentaque field border the expansive, sun-soaked courtyard, an ideal spot to
enjoy a local Chardonnay or gather with new-found friends
Wilderness Lodge, Arthur's Pass or Lake Moeraki
At New Zealand's only two Wilderness Lodges you will discover...
- Lovely rooms, gourmet food & wine & warm hospitality and a perfect place to relax and unwind
- Two stunningly wild and scenic parts of the South Island; the seacoast and the Southern Alps
- Join guided adventures to discover seacoast, rainforest, mountains, rivers and wildlife
- Explore the wilderness at your own pace in our canoes and on our walking trails
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki is
surrounded by towering rainforests and pristine seacoast. Join nature guides to
explore the lakes, rivers, forests, birds, seals and Fiordland Crested penguins
of this area.
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass is on its own 3,000 hectare nature reserve/merino sheep farm and surrounded by
the mountains of Arthur's Pass National Park. Join nature guides to walk, canoe
and discover kea parrots, giant buttercups, pygmy forests, alpine flower gardens
and waterfalls.
Otahuna Lodge, near Christchurch
At the head of a secluded valley on New Zealand’s
South Island is a place of replenishment and refinement. It is a place where
prestigious luxury accommodation meets exemplary service and cuisine in the
context of an elegant, historic country estate. A place where guests receive the
warmest welcome and indulge wholeheartedly in the sense of occasion presented by
lavish surroundings.
Otahuna Lodge is an exclusive country estate offering 5 suites and 2 master
suites. Each retains architectural features from the 19th century such as ornate
original fireplaces, carved inglenooks and stained glass windows. All luxury
suites offer super-king beds, fine custom-made linens, toiletries by
Penhaligon’s of London, deep bathtubs and separate rain showers.
Azur Lodge, Queenstown
Intimate And Ultimately Private Queenstown Luxury Accommodation
A hotel provides accommodation. Azur gives you an experience. No other
Queenstown luxury lodge blends the heart-stopping vastness of the New Zealand
wilderness with such an impeccable eye for detail. Experience the ethereal
allure of pure mountain air and crystalline lakes, enhanced by scented oils and
glowing stone fireplaces. Savor the contemporary design and modern styles in
curious juxtaposition with mountain sunsets. Indulge in the spacious Queenstown
luxury accommodation. Don't just see the world. Feel it at Azur
Azur's 9 villas are designed to allow guests to absorb the incredible views
in chic luxury and total privacy. Each villa has a gas fireplace and a private
deck and lounge area. The baths are modeled off some of the world's greatest
hotels and include dual vanities, rainforest shower heads, and spa tubs
positioned in the window to be enjoyed either indoors or outdoors. Azur's super
king-size beds are dressed with the finest 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton
sheets and pillows and duvets filled with pure goosedown. Each of these
90-square-meter Queenstown accommodations has complimentary wireless Internet
access, a DVD player, and its own bar.
Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown
The main lodge consists of spacious lounge, dining and living areas, all with views of Lake Wakatipu. The lodge also offers a range of indoor and outdoor dining options for our guests, including superb private dining options. An elegant meeting space with a business centre offering abundant natural light and views of the mountain ranges beyond.
Facilities include a full service luxury spa, swimming pool with spa and a fully equipped fitness centre.
