Luxury Lodges New Zealand

Each lodge has its own character and charm. Many are renowned for their superb cuisine and ambience, and offer exceptional service, facilities and professional guides for the activities of the area.

Many lodges in New Zealand offer scenic flights, fishing or golfing. Inland lodges often offer horse trekking, hiking, rafting, jetboating, or four-wheel drive excursions.

Luxury lodges New Zealand
Lake Brunner Lodge
One of New Zealand's first established accommodation houses, this private Lodge is a famous trout fishing destination & environmental retreat. The seclusion of the Lodge is a major part of its attraction. While access is easy, the Lodge is in one of the most remote settings for New Zealand accommodation. The final stage of the magnificent drive leading to the Lodge is shingle road, flanked by pristine podocarp forest, with some trees dating back 600-1000 years. The nearest permanent house is six kilometres away.
Fiordland Lodge - Te Anau
Fiordland Lodge offers the discerning traveller comfort and privacy, with 10 double guest rooms and 2 log cabins. The elegance and splendour of the Lodge is mirrored in the breathtaking views of Lake Te Anau. The Lodge is perfect for relaxation, or as a base for your Fiordland experience.
Gifford Lodge
Gifford Lodge is luxury accommodation that takes your dreams and turns them into reality. Gifford Lodge is just under one hour's drive north of Auckland City and is located between Warkworth Village and Matakana, a renowned wine growing region, and it's beautiful surrounding beaches.
Westwood Lodge - Franz Josef
Westwood Lodge is a boutique Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Lodge, offering a warm and relaxed atmosphere in a quiet rural setting, only minutes from the world renowned Franz Josef Glacier. Set in bush and farmlands with views of the mountains. Well equipped and tastefully decorated, the perfect place to relax and unwind, with just the right level of personal attention and unobtrusive service.
Wanaka Springs Lodge
Wanaka Springs is a purpose-built boutique lodge featuring local timbers and schist stone to reflect traditional Otago styles. The name refers to the natural springs that surface from beneath and around the Lodge and which form the central and relaxing water features of the landscaped gardens. Among beautifully landscaped gardens, the lodge is only yards from the lakefront, Town Centre and excellent golf course.
Karaka Lodge
Seen through a traveller's eyes, Karaka Lodge is an opportunity to sample the more elegant side of New Zealand rural life and enjoy a rare brand of hospitality. Karaka lodge offers a unique leisure environment, a mixture of laid-back informality and upmarket comfort.
Craglee Lodge - Marlborough Sounds
At Craglee Lodge , It's all about you. A stunning location and a sanctuary to recharge and be spoilt. Superb food, an easy atmosphere and hosts, Rosie & Steve George who take time to make time. All bedrooms boast views over the pristine waters of the bay. The scent of fresh flowers, the aromas of home baking, candlelight dinners, twin baths snuggled into the native bush and a grotto with fireplace to simply sit and stargaze add to the unique and romantic Craglee experience. 25 minutes from Picton by watertaxis.
Breckenridge Lodge
Welcome to Breckenridge Lodge – luxury accommodation & fine dining in Hawke’s Bay Breckenridge Lodge is nestled in the picturesque valley of Omarunui. It’s conveniently situated only minutes drive from Napier, Hastings, Taradale and the Napier Airport. Breckenridge Lodge commands ever-changing views over the vineyard directly below the Lodge.
Crows Nest Luxury Villas
Lovingly known as the "Crows Nest", these two totally private hideaways sit perfectly poised overlooking the international yacht haven and bustling port of Opua. Each villa has been individually crafted along jaunty nautical themes to stunning effect. Architecturally designed and fully furnished, each villa has its own distinctive décor and atmosphere.
The Lodge at 199
The Lodge at 199 is located on the shores of stunning Lake Tarawera in the heart of New Zealand's renowned thermal region. The Lodge at 199 is Rotorua's newest 5 star Luxury Lodge. An outstanding, welcoming haven where guests will enjoy the highest standards of comfort and award winning hospitality.
The Canyons Country Lodge
The Canyons Country Lodge is a purpose built luxury lodge set on a picture postcard site with spectacular views overlooking the celebrated Shotover River and Canyons. This large 2 hectare estate gives The Canyons Country Lodge a serenely peaceful and exclusively country feel and yet it is only 4 kms from the centre of Queenstown - the adventure capital of the world.
Grasmere Lodge - Luxury Accommodation
Grasmere Lodge — High Country Retreat — where luxury and natural splendour come together in the heart of the Southern Alps, to form what one international guest described as “a whole other world of peacefulness & serenity.”
Takaro
Takaro is a luxury wilderness lodge and the realization of a dream held by a young couple; a couple who decided to create a haven of luxurious relaxation and rejuvenation in New Zealand, a million miles from the stress and pressure of city life. Takaro has only ten Element Chalet Suits. Each chalet has been designed by world leading Feng Shui expert and has a uniquely relaxing atmosphere.
KOURA LODGE - Rotorua
Koura Lodge is unique luxury lake-edge accommodation. Situated on the tip of Kawaha Point, a private, peaceful location, just five minutes drive from Rotorua City Centre. Our unique lakefront retreat nestles in an established garden setting with panoramic views over Lake Rotorua to Mokoia Island, Mt Tarawera and beyond. Koura Lodge makes for a stress free, relaxing holiday. The Lodge offers a variety of luxury accommodation, with all 10 rooms featuring magnificent lake views and private ensuites.
Kawaha Point Lodge
Kawaha Point Lodge is a beautifully restored retreat on the shores of Lake Rotorua. Set in one acre of mature gardens with panoramic views. This exclusive lodge offers eight double ensuite bedrooms each with garden or lake views.
Tipapa
Midway between Christchurch and Kaikoura. Situated amongst wonderful old trees on a 500 acre farm amidst North Canterbury’s beautiful rolling hills there is one of Canterbury’s finest old country houses. A very private elegant home: Tipapa. Large gracious living rooms downstairs in which to relax, and enjoy fine New Zealand wines and excellent food. Only available on an exclusive use basis for parties of two to eight.
Kapitea Ridge - Hokitika
Kapitea Ridge offers stylish luxury lodge accommodation sensitively created and positioned within the 22 hectare NZ coastal property, owned and shared with the Montagu family. Distinguished curved architecture, extensive gardens with fine wine, pacific-rim food and hospitality set the scene at this luxury vacation villa.
Bay of Many Coves Resort
This new exclusive retreat in the Marlborough Sounds offers excellent sailing, fishing, swimming, hiking, and/or kayaking in an unspoilt natural environment. Choose from a Studio unit to a 1,2 or 3 bedroom luxury apartment, which enjoy uninterrupted sea views from indoors and the large private balcony. Easily accessed by scheduled water transport only 30 minutes from the Picton ferry terminal.
Solitaire Lodge Rotorua
Solitaire 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.
OLD SAINT MARY'S CONVENT
In the heart of Marlborough's wine growing area lies Old Saint Mary's Convent a haven for the discerning traveller, where luxury accommodation and an intimate retreat may be found. Old Saint Mary's Convent is situated on an estate of 60 acres and surrounded on all sides by the vineyards and olive groves.
Wapiti Park Homestead - Hari Hari
Wapiti Park Homestead is an intimate, five bedroom boutique country lodge, offering luxury bed and breakfast; or dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation to the discerning traveller. Set amidst award winning gardens, the colonial style homestead overlooks its own deer farm, which specialises in breeding Rocky Mountain Elk (Wapiti). In this peaceful rural setting you will discover a unique combination of elegance, ambience and informal sophistication.
Lime Tree Lodge
Set on a 10-acre estate, just outside Lake Wanaka, Lime Tree Lodge offers 360 degree, uninterrupted mountain views, luxuriously appointed accommodation, exclusive bed and bath linen, fresh flowers, homemade gourmet cuisine and an introduction to the fine wine and produce of the region. French doors open out to landscaped gardens, providing easy access to the swimming pool, spa pool, croquet lawn, five-hole pitch and putt golf course and on-site helipad.
Wairua Lodge
Wairua Lodge - The Hidden River Valley Wairua is a soothing all season option for wellbeing or holidays.The Treetop Bath-house and outside spa pool make for a great all year round getaway.Our private hidden river valley is perfect for romantic getaways,chill out weekends,honeymoons or special gatherings.The grounds,with the river,pond,swingbridge and native bush offer a special and peaceful setting for relaxing and enjoying your time at the Lodge.Wairua is just 12 minutes away from Whitianga and a 2.5 hour drive from Auckland International Airport-ideally suited to explore the Coromandel Peninsula.
Maple Lodge
Maple Lodge is a place to relax and unwind. Maple Lodge is a boutique lodge set in its own private grounds of 7 acres with a plantation of sugar maple trees and spectacular scenery and views towards Mount Iron, Mount Maude and down the Cardrona Valley. The seven guest suites have been individually designed with all having views towards the mountains. Being only minutes away from Wanaka itself, Maple Lodge provides the perfect base to explore this awesome part of New Zealand.
Kauri Cliffs Lodge
Set on 6,000 acres near Matauri Bay, Northland, the Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. The main lodge which overlooks the golf course and Pacific Ocean. There are also Eight outlying guest cottages, each with two guest suites.Gourmet a la carte dining is available in the main dining room or on the verandas.