Nothing

Wonderful staff. Relaxed excellent service exceeded expectations & the food was the best we have enjoyed in New Zealand. Beautiful location between snow capped mountains and the sea.

Stayed in February 2024

Cannot think of anything.

The rural, peaceful and beautiful setting. Incredible changing views of the landscape. The flavors produced in the kitchen for breakfast and especially dinner were outstanding. Great staff!

Stayed in December 2023

Just fabulous- a great team, beautiful thoughtful space- swimming pool and joy to swim in

Stayed in January 2024

Beautiful room. Some interesting technology in the room! Lovely views and very comfortable. Food best we had in >6 weeks in NZ.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing.

Everything !!!

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing at all!!

A fairy tale accommodation!! Exquisite detailing. Something out of this world!!

Stayed in August 2023

We felt that the experience for that price could have been a little more inclusive of extras, for eg, wine with dinner (having said that there was complimentary half bottle of wine and a couple of beers in the room, much appreciated!).

We stayed in the lodge rather than the tree houses. Fantastic accommodation with wonderful attention to detail, and great facilities such as a large spa bath, gas fireplace. Breakfast and dinner were included, and these were excellent. Great views back towards the kaikoura range, and a 15 minute walk will get you down to the beach for more fabulous views. The Lodge arranged whale watching for us, and were very helpful in answering any queries we had. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed in July 2023

having to leave

everything! accommodation, food, atmosphere, staff, and the incredible surrounding!

Stayed in March 2023

amazing lication, design with the added beauty of watching the stags roaming around

Stayed in December 2022

nothing

fabulous place to stay with equally delicious food

Stayed in December 2022

Having to leave was sad. If I were to think of something that could be better it would be the shower head - I love the large rain type rather than the narrow nozzle head. And undercover parking outside or under the tree house might be nice too but not critical.

Breakfast and dinner are included in the rate, and the food was always beautifully presented, of high quality and nothing was too much trouble if changes were requested; local produce was featured and freshness evident; staff were welcoming and friendly, always happy to make your stay comfortable and pleasant; the tree house accommodation was spectacular, views to the sea, views to the snow covered mountains, all amenities provided, with fresh cookies daily and complimentary minibar with local produce - extra comfortable beds, lovely soft large robes to fit even larger people, a lovely large deep acrylic bath with supplied candles and a heated bathroom floor, smart curtaining to isolate bathroom area, bedroom area, an electric gas heater as well as reverse cycle air conditioner for heating - at times we were too warm, although outside was very cold especially at night. Modern facilities such as smart TV, smart toilet, smart lighting, etc., made the accommodation a joy to experience. No sensation of other guests at all. So private, and quiet. Watching the deer in the adjacent paddock running in the wind was entertaining, and watching the snow get lower over the few days we were there was nice.

Stayed in October 2022

What I was most impressed with was that we arrived very late as a result of a delay with the Wellington - Picton Ferry. Having communicated with the team at Hapuku Lodge and knowing we weren't arriving to very late the team prepared a lovely anti pasto for our enjoyment upon arrival - most appreciated!

Stayed in September 2022

Hāpuku lodge is beyond what we ever could have expected. We celebrated our engagement there and it was complete luxury. We stayed in a tree house and the photos can not do justice to the comfort, views and feel of the space. There are so many added 'extras' comforts and wee surprises including how high tech the rooms are. On top of the rooms was the incredible, personable service by all staff and friendly faces at the lodge. The meal at dinner and breakfast is one that we will remember for years to come and hopefuly be back for one day.

Stayed in April 2022

that we couldn’t stay forever

absolutely amazing, beautiful lodge, rooms and grounds

Stayed in February 2022

Food was amazing every day we had a vegetarian menu that was outstanding. .

Stayed in February 2022

price

tranquil surroundings, amazing food

Stayed in February 2022

Everything about Hapuku Lodge is exceptional. The staff make a stay at a luxury Lodge a place to never forget.

Stayed in September 2021

Nothing

Everyone and everything are wonderfuk

Stayed in August 2021

There was nothing not to like apart from maybe another day!

Total luxury, quiet, warm, cozy, great views, good food, service and staff.

Stayed in August 2021

We absolutely loved the peace and quiet very tranquil the room was very comfortable and we enjoyed the ambiance of the fire

Stayed in August 2021

Acceptable

Stayed in June 2023

Dinner was a little bit disappointing, there were only two choices for each course when the website shows around 4/5 on their example menu, my pork belly was overcooked.

Customer service was exceptional, the panoramic views are amazing and the rooms are cosy. Loved the big bathroom and bath.

Stayed in April 2023

The room was cold due to heat pump being ineffective when privacy curtains were pulled - seemed a flaw in design for cold months. Auto sensor lighting, although a novelty, were also over-active and at times annoying. Disappointed to see breakfast prepared in the kitchen by a staff member wearing a puffer jacket with a furry hood - this was not professional and off-putting from a food hygiene perspective. This doesn't fit with the expectations for a luxury lodge. On check-out day we were not asked once whether we enjoyed our stay - hence this review.

Beautifully furnished, spacious and fantastic vistas. Warm welcome on arrival from Julia. Dinner was exceptional. Open fires nice touch for warmth and ambience. Heated tiles in bathroom and lovely bath were a treat.

Stayed in June 2022

beautifully appointed tree house with stunning views. bed incredibly comfortable. staff very attentive, friendly yet discrete to ensure a restful stay. food outstanding.

Stayed in January 2023