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Reviewed 6 July 2018

Te Whau is a special treat: a luxurious retreat with stunning views and lovely service. My wife & I were a bit lucky to be the only couple during the weekend we visited, and were spoiled by Marg & Rob, our hosts. They made great effort to engage & make our stay enjoyable, down to delightful touches as a decanter of port each night when we retired. Apart from a wonderful breakfast and evening cocktails with canapes, meals are generally not served here, so Marg not just recommended but also booked great wineries or restaurants for lunch & dinner. A car is highly recommended although transport can be arranged, as the resort is 10-15 minutes away from most wineries, restaurants & villages. Overall we loved it & wish our hosts all the best.

Room tip: There are limited rooms in the resort, all of which we believe offer stunning views.
Date of stay: July 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 12 June 2018

It has been sometime since we stayed at Te Whau Lodge. Under the previous management of Liz ad Gene we often visited and had some concerns the standards, or concept, may have altered.

However Marg and Rob proved to be excellent hosts and "The Lodge" was of the same exceptional quality that we had enjoyed previously. The small things count when it comes to this type of accommodation. Lovely soft Brie, complimentary in the fridge, a decanter of port and chocolates at bedtime, quality soaps, soft towels and spotless rooms. Breakfast is set and very, very good. Croissants the best I've enjoyed for years and coffee good enough to send us sourcing beans to take home.

Beautifully presented nibbles, local wine and great conversation with the hosts in the evening and extensive local knowledge to share.

The view is exceptional at Te Whau and the pricing, I our opinion, very competitive. Certainly Te Whau Lodge is set to become a favourite for us once again when needing a weekend or two away.

Date of stay: June 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 9 June 2018

Sadly we only stayed there overnight and wished we had stayed longer. Marg and Rob are the perfect hosts; welcoming and engaging. The views from the rooms are simply amazing. The room we had was very comfortable and had its own secluded balcony. There were lovely little touches such as drinks and canapes, which were excellent. On coming back from dinner, it was also such a nice touch to fine a carafe of Port waiting form you in your room. Breakfast was simply amazing. We hope to be back!

Date of stay: June 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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1  Thank MikeyLPT
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Reviewed 24 May 2018 via mobile

Marg and Rob are excellent hosts! Te Whau is a beautifully finished accommodation with all the general amenities one could ask for. The lounge with library, individual balconies and large spacious deck with panoramic views are all added bonuses.

The fact it only has 5 rooms adds to the intimacy of the place. The additional fact that children are generally not allowed makes it ideal for couples (but unfortunate for those traveling as a family!)

The happy hour and pre-dinner appetizers are amazing! Unfortunately one of our dinner reservations overlapped with the time, which changes somewhat seasonally based on sunset, so I would be sure to ask when the “happy hour” is before making your bookings. You get to know the other guests, in addition to Marg and Rob, as much or as little as you wish during your stay. Everyone was friendly but also understood we were on our honeymoon and wanted some time to ourselves as well.

The breakfast is homemade and every single item is top notch! From black rice pudding to apple turnovers, every morning was something different and delicious to look forward to! The made-to-order cappuccinos and other specialty coffees, available during the day as well as at breakfast are another wonderful touch. Marg was also very sweet to make sure to take pictures of us each day, which are some of the only pictures we ended up with that weren’t selfies.

Marg was not only an excellent host, but helped immensely with making reservations at restaurants and booking a wine tour for us. All of her restaurant recommendations were spot on, and she made sure that each place knew it was a special trip for us.

We went with their honeymoon package, which included a welcome platter and bottle of champagne the first night. It was a wonderful spread (see below)! It could have been a whole meal by itself. It also included a dinner credit, which we used at Cable Bay Winery where we got a beautiful table at sunset and yet another amazing meal. The package also included transport to and from the ferry and a couples’ massage.

My husband elected to use his massage credit towards our private transportation instead, which helped us get around the island. Since it was our first stop in New Zealand, we were hesitant to get a car and ferry over on the first day so we took the passenger ferry instead. In hindsight, it would have been nice to have a rental car as the private transportation added up and the island is more vast than I imagined. Te Whau is beautiful in part because it’s on a relatively remote area of the island.

As an aside, the winery that used to sit essentially across the street is closed, so the lodge is rather isolated as far as walking distance. There is supposedly a very beautiful beach down a steep hill from the lodge, unfortunately named Dead Dog Bay, but we didn’t make it down there. Despite the somewhat remote location on the island, there is dependable WiFi without a daily or overall data limit, which we did not get at many other accommodations in New Zealand.

Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 23 May 2018 via mobile

We had an amazing stay at the Te Whau lodge back in February. Stopping by NZ from Australia on our way to Houston and it was the most relaxing, beautiful accommodation with warm and friendly staff making you feel at home! The accommodation was clean and had everything you needed. The rooms are lovely with a large walk-in shower and a verandah to overlook the amazing views. Bed is really comfortable and there’s a TV, fridge and coffee machine in your room. Each night after you get back from your day time adventures around Waiheke island, you come back to your room and to find they have treated you with chocolates and wine! Such a great place and the breakfasts was healthy and delicious! We can’t wait to get back again for our next holiday stop over!
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Date of stay: February 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
1  Thank Chantel R
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