395 Glen Lyon Road, 7999 Twizel, New Zealand
#8 of 94 hotels in Twizel
Guests' ChoiceBased on 43 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Michael
New ZealandNothing
The hosts & the beautiful comfortable room with amazing views !!! Also the delicious home cooked breakfast & their service was impeccable !!! Just wish we could have stayed longer . Will definitely recommend to family & friends in the future
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
David
AustraliaNothing to dislike
Breakfast was superb, accommodation and fact were first class. View was amazing. The hosts were welcoming and informative. This place has everything.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Kieron
United KingdomNothing
Exceptional. Great location. Great room, very clean and well presented. Everything considered by Mel and Mark. Very friendly hosts and easy to get on with. Great breakfast and lovely genuine warmth to the welcome and in the lodge. Would definitely return and would stay longer. No complaints at all
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Devin
United StatesIf we could give a higher rating, we would. One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at. Super warm and homey with an incredibly tranquil view. Delicious breakfast and an ultra clean room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
J
United StatesThe view how clean it was and the breakfast.
The location and the view. The hosts were great. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Nancy
United StatesWe thought the property as on a large lake from the photos but loved the duck pond and view just the same!
Excellent breakfast and wonderful staff/owners who couldn’t do enough for us!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Rhonda
AustraliaThe options for watching TV channels were very limited. Most things we wanted to watch required a different subscription so we had to settle for really bad TV shows. This didn’t affect the enjoyment of our stay but it is really the only thing that could be improved and that we would have welcomed.
Mel prepared us a wonderful breakfast, probably the best in our five weeks of travel. There were choices to suit what we felt like and the scrambled eggs were perfect. I loved the cereal choices and the great coffees. We also appreciated the fruit cake and cookies and other treats that were generously provided. The room was very comfortable with quality bedding and furniture and a beautiful bathroom and great views of the mountains. Mel’s care and warmth were very much appreciated, and her restaurant recommendations were great!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Laura
United StatesNothing.
Quite honestly one of the most well appointed rooms I have ever stayed in. The made to order breakfast was a great addition!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Shane
New ZealandNothing, faultless.
Mel was a fantastic hostess, she greeted us with warmth and energy that brings happiness. She cooked cookies that were yummy. She was very easy to deal with and well presented with how things ran. we had a wonderful night and would easily stay again. We will tell our friends and family.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Min
ChinaEverything was perfect! The soundproof could be better, but guests in the house slept early, so didn’t have much trouble with that.
This is a very cozy and well maintained house. The view from the living area and also our room is astonishing! Few rooms which made us feeling like this is our home. Mel is super nice and the breakfast was well made beyond our expectations. The location was also not bad, about 10mins drive to the nearest town, Twizel, for gas.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Janet
United KingdomThat we had to leave
Everything. Mel welcomed us and looked after us throughout our stay. She is an absolute star. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and the view is awesome. Nice modern bathroom with spa bath. There are comfortable communal areas and tea/coffee is available all day long with freshly baked goods. There is also something stronger if required. Plenty of choices for breakfast cooked by Mel. Can’t recommend highly enough. Worth every penny.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Laura
United StatesEverything was great, but Matuka is more of a luxury B&B than a "lodge". Worth knowing that ahead of time so expectations are appropriate.
Our room was luxurious and well designed. Great bedding. Beautiful bathroom. Libby, the lodge manager, was friendly and full of good advice. She even reached out ahead of time to make sure we had dinner reservations in town. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Julie
United StatesWe could not ask for a more comfortable or personalized experience/stay.
Amazing stay. Lovely bedroom, sitting area, and huge bathroom with luxurious spa tub, walk in shower, heated towel rack, plush towels, and great smelling shampoo/soap. Beautiful setting with well landscaped pond, Mountain View’s and even ducks in the pond. Great welcoming snacks and really excellent breakfast…best tasting mushrooms ever! Friendly, attentive hosts as well.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Jacqueline
Singaporenone
The hospitality
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Thomas
AustraliaWe loved our stay at Matuka lodge. Geoff & Libby were fatastic hosts and the breakfast made by Libby was fantastic each morning. The lodge is a beautiful location to spend time and a great place to access Aoraki / Mt Cook National park.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2022
Lynda
New Zealandthe stay was delightful - lovely peaceful spot with beautiful views- everything you could want and more - lovely hosts - very clean and especially enjoyed the ducks in the water and jumping trout
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 18 February 2022
Tony
New Zealandnothing
your every need is catered for at Matuka lodge. Jo and Peter are the most amazing hosts and the property is beautiful.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 23 January 2022
Robin
New ZealandGreat location Peter & Jo were great!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 23 October 2021
Jerome
New ZealandNothing at all to dislike
Beautiful property, spacious, comfortable and warm. Jo and Pete were absolutely wonderful, the best hosts I ever encountered in all my travels. They made us feel comfortable and at home
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 7 January 2022
Ian
New ZealandSatisfactory but would have expected more than just tinned fruit cooked breakfast satisfactory
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Anonymous
Canadaabsolutely nothing it was perfect
the property was amazing and the views were spectacular
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Olive
Papua New GuineaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Tilman
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Mark
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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