We have just returned from a wonderful weekend at the Minaret Lodge - our accomodation for the Warbirds Over Wanaka Weekend. We cannot fault the amazingly helpful, friendly and gracious service we received from Gary & Fran. We stayed for four nights in one of their very comfortable and cosy double rooms, enjoyed their beautiful garden and didn't want to... More

I am writing this not as a guest of Minaret, but as someone who has taken their guests on tours, and I have seen what they are like. Gary & Fran (the proprietors) are both lovely, and I have seen them interact with their guests at the moment when I arrive to pick them up & take them on a... More

Me and my sister stayed in 'Barlimans', the hobbit themed room in January and it was a really lovely stay. The room was gorgeous, the service impeccable, and our only regret was that we could only stay one night! Gary was so friendly and helpful, helping us with our bags and even making a reservation for dinner for us at... More

We stayed in the hobbit themed room in September and this was one of the highlights of my trip! The room was lovely and Gary and Fran were amazing hosts, breakfast is so good and fills you up for most of the day! Would recommend Minaret lodge to anyone thanks for an enjoyable stay! More

One of the best places we've ever stayed. The Hobbitt room was lots of fun, Fran and Gary were the best hosts (and chefs). The town is also very nice. I would recommend this lodge to everyone, whether you stay in the Hobbitt room or not. More

My wife and I spent two nights in the hobbit themed room as part of the LOTR package. We loved every minute of our stay, it was very comfortable! Fran and Gary were great hosts, inviting us for drinks and home made hors d'œuvres each night. They were very helpful in every way necessary and a great couple to just... More

The cabin was very warm & cosy & great value. The service was very friendly always a smile. Free WiFi internet & sky TV a bonus. out door spa was very inviting after a day on the slopes. Would definitely stay again when in Wanaka & would not hesitate to recommend. Over all we loved it. More

I stayed in the hobbit room as part of Minaret Lodge's Lord of the Rings package. Gary picked me up at the airport and was a great host. He couldn't have been more helpful. I loved the room and the LOTR tour ending in Queenstown was very good. I would really recommend staying in Minaret Lodge. More

The owners made us feel very at home, were very friendly and helpful. Very professional approach. Very well run. Daily changing gourmet breakfast menu was always excellent. Cosy lounge and evening drinks were particularly enjoyable. Good skiing advice and guidance on choosing local restaurants. We even found time to enjoy the hot tub. Would recommend this lodge to anyone wanting... More