Attentive owners, wonderful accomodation and a totally urbane and civilised environment. Thoroughly recommended. Chef a genius. More

Otahuna Lodge is a unique property in one of the most beautiful settings. I was blown away by the understated elegance present throughout the property - including in the Rhodes Suite, which I was lucky to call my home away from home. It is the perfect combination of history, luxury and modernity. Throughout my stay, I was equally amazed by... More

My girlfriend and I stayed at Otahuna at the end of our trip to the southern Island in January of 2011 and it was the perfect ending to an amazing vacation. Hall Cannon and Miles Refo, the owners, have created a retreat that is luxurious and grand, yet, you feel at home and comfortable at the same time. The staff... More

This place is pure luxury without being pretencious. We atayed hereas part of our 2 week honeymoon in NZ and it was definitely the best place we stayed. The staff were amazing after a horrible trip with delayed flights, missed connections diversions and finally no luggage for 3 days the staff made sure we had the necessary toiletrieswhen we arrived... More

Otohuna left me speechless.Something my husband says is hard to do.It was our 30th wedding anniversary and we wanted to stay somwhere special. From the moment we drove up to this beautifully restored lodge we knew we were in for an amazing experience. We lacked for nothing.The verandah room was gloriously appointed and comfortable and sitting out on the verandah... More

Otahuna Lodge is the ultimate destination for travelers who love luxury without pretense. The lodge is owned and managed by Miles and Hull, two wonderful entrepreneurs from New York City. They've refurbished this turn of the century inn into a fabulous oasis set in the middle of sheep country with the golden and lime green mountains as backdrop. The food,... More

We had heard a lot about Otahuna Lodge as it has been featured in a number of high end magazines over the last year, and wanted to see whether it lived up to its expectations. The answer is a resounding yes! From the minute you pull up at the imposing gates, you know you are in for a special experience.... More

A required stop for any visit to New Zealand. Alas, I recommend stopping by Otahuna as your last stop rather than your first, as all other properties pale in comparison. Owners Hall Cannon and Miles Refo have lovingly refurbished the lodge in excruciating detail. From the accomodations to the food to the staff to the environs, it does not get... More

We spent our honeymoon in Australia and New Zealand and can safely say that the Otahuna Lodge stands out amongst a long list of amazing experiences. From the moment we were picked up at the airport by a friendly, suited driver, we felt like our every desire was being anticipated. The lodge is beautiful, and the staff make you feel... More