Kim the host at the lodge was fantastic. The breakfast was excellent

Stayed in May 2024

The electricity went out on the train car

the location and breakfast were good

Stayed in April 2024

Quirky and very comfortable

Stayed in April 2024

It was cold. There was a wall heater in the room that offered some heat but not enough.

Very unique old convent!

Stayed in April 2024

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Kim and her staff were friendly and accommodating to our every need. They made our stay very memorable. Excellent breakfast in the former chapel. Everything was beautifully restored.

Stayed in March 2024

Loved everything about this place

Such a beautiful place. Kim and her staff totally went out of their way to make us feel at home and welcome even when we ‘took over the guest lounge area - gotta love us bloody Aussies !!

Stayed in April 2024

The wind could get up and be a bit noisy at night.

Loved the train carriage fabulously quirky but extremely comfortable and well equipped. Breakfast was delicious and the evening bar was a bonus. A great place to stay and explore this fantastic area. Not to mention the star gazing.

Stayed in March 2024

Unique and lovely property. Absolutely The Best BnB host, Kym. Went above and beyond.

Stayed in February 2024

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Beautiful clean loved the garden and the ambiance of the place

Stayed in February 2024

We booked to stay in the train carriage which is quirky and has a lot of character. It is also cosy. However it does require some TLC and if you stay there it would be nice to have housekeeping as you do for the main house. After 2 nights we had a maintenance issue and spent our third night in the Bishops quarters. Ok but no character compared to the carriage. Bed very comfy though. Good location for walking into town and the company we used for the Milford Sound trip - MitrePeak- picked us up from the end of the drive.

Stayed in February 2024

Quirky little place, lovely staff who make you feel very welcome. Added bonus to get breakfast when renting a house.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing. Location about 15 minutes from centre if you don’t follow the schematic map from information!

Stayed in the railway carriage. Quirky but very comfortable Great breakfast and staff very accommodating

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing.

A very warm welcome by the hotel manager, well organized for restaurant & trip bookings, nice library / sitting room with free drinks and sweets. We stayed at The Carousel and The Belfry. The first really a very special experience! Fantastic shower as well btw and you can do your laundry in the laundry room! 15 mns walk to town center and restaurants.

Stayed in January 2024

Breakfast is a buffet, and if the place had any weak spot, it was that breakfast didn’t change from day to day. That was not a dealbreaker.

The lodge is lovely but what makes it special are the staff, particularly Kym, who is warm, knowledgeable, funny, ridiculously helpful and adopts folks she likes. I was lucky and got adopted. The lodge is quirky and personal, like visiting your coolest but slightly wacky aunt who takes over your vacation. If you’re an introvert or just want to be left alone, it could be everything you didn’t want. I fell madly in love with the place. The Cathedral Room is lovely, with an elegant old-fashioned bathroom and spa, but which specific room in the main lodge you take is less important; you probably will spend more time in the common rooms. I love trains, so the Train Carriage was a special experience; having a whole car to myself like Diamond Jim Brady. I loved it, and would stay there the entire time on a future visit. This a real train car, with a steep ladder to enter it and *most* things modernized. It would likely not work for folks with mobility issues. The Lodge is well-kept up, and thoughtfully appointed with a friendly international staff, but the feeling is more personal and homey than chic and luxurious. It has nice views but it isn’t lakefront. You see the lake unobstructed, but at a distance. The eccentric grounds include sculptures, pavilions and a carousel they are renovating. You can stay in it. It has clowns. If you want to spend your night in a Stephen King novel, be my guest. Te Anau is better situated than Queenstown to tour both Milford and Doubtful Sound, and the Lodge will happily assist with either. If your schedule allows, don’t just stay here overnight. Stay long enough to actually take in the lodge itself. Sitting in the library or at breakfast, talking to other guests or the staff is part of the reason for being here. Two to three nights is perfect. I took away great, warm memories; it was so much more than just a place to stay. I’m only sorry I didn’t get to meet the lodge’s owner, Mark, as well as Kym.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Clean bathrooms, comfy bed and excellent staff. Close to town.

Stayed in January 2024

The lodge is transformed from an old convent. It is beautiful to see the common areas and how they preserved the history of the place. Very unique. Kim was really nice upon check in and left us a box of chocolate for our honeymoon! Recommend!

Stayed in January 2024

I liked the quirkiness and the old style inside that reflects the exterior of the property. Breakfast was already provided at the property but it was the little treats of the Anzac biscuits which were delicious.

Stayed in January 2024

We visited in summer and it gets quite hot during the day. Since none of the rooms have AC maybe a rotating fan/tower cooler would be nice to have. We felt the Christmas dinner buffet left a lot more to be desired for the price.

We stayed the first night in the rail carriage and second night in one of the main rooms in the lodge. Both rooms are nice. Rail Carriage is very private and a bit of a walk from the main building. The toilet is bit small (its a train!). We liked that the toilet can be turned to private with curtains. There is a fridge with cold water. Light switch above the bed which lights up the whole carriage. The library in the main building is beautiful- they have free coffee, water and snacks for you throughout the day and night. Breakfast is nice as well - good continental style with few hot options.

Stayed in December 2023

Very well maintained and exceptional facilities.

Stayed in December 2023

Kim is friendly and helpful and the property is interesting and worth a visit. Lots of nice touches, and breakfast is delicious

Stayed in December 2023

We stayed in the train carriage and loved it so much. Amazing attention to detail made it so authentic.

Stayed in December 2023

Kim - the hostess was so nice and helpful

Stayed in December 2023

The building could do with some more insulation - even large rugs in the bedrooms would make a difference. It felt a little impersonal but our host was businesslike and helpful when asked.

It’s an interesting building with a lovely Library offering snacks and some wine before dinner

Stayed in December 2023

Liked it all

Location

Stayed in November 2023