Motueka River Lodge — Hotel in South Island

We were lucky and arrived as part of a trip to New Zealand to MOTUEKA RIVER LODGE, located on the South Island, which is also the residence of Rose and Graham and they even admire it. It is a charming, breathtaking house immersed in a garden with beautiful and well-kept vegetation. The place can accommodate up to 12 people with another adjacent building. The building itself and the rooms are completely new, tastefully decorated like the entire house, and offer the guest a luxurious stay with everything needed, including treats that Rose takes care to provide. The food at the place is prepared by a chef. We had two dinners and two breakfasts that were at the level of a Michelin restaurant, and the chef's delicate hand was evident in every meal. The hospitality was perfect and above all, Rose and Graham were the ones who finally created the special atmosphere of the place and made the experience so special. It is clear that if we return to the South Island again, we will return to this wonderful place. We were privileged to be, to be hosted by and to get to know the charming Rose and Graham. Yael and...

We were lucky and arrived as part of a trip to New Zealand to MOTUEKA RIVER LODGE, located on the South Island, which is also the residence of Rose and Graham and they even admire it. It is a charming, breathtaking house immersed in a garden with beautiful and well-kept vegetation. The place can accommodate up to 12 people with another adjacent building. The building itself and the rooms are completely new, tastefully decorated like the entire house, and offer the guest a luxurious stay with everything needed, including treats that Rose takes care to provide. The food at the place is prepared by a chef. We had two dinners and two breakfasts that were at the level of a Michelin restaurant, and the chef's delicate hand was evident in every meal. The hospitality was perfect and above all, Rose and Graham were the ones who finally created the special atmosphere of the place and made the experience so special. It is clear that if we return to the South Island again, we will return to this wonderful place. We were privileged to be, to be hosted by and to get to know the charming Rose and Graham. Yael and...

I had a pleasant stay at Motueka Lodge, and can highly recommend it. The whole property has the feel of a pesonable and comfortable home. The GM Chere is very pleasant and social, and took care of all of my requests. And wow can she whip up a delicious breakfast! She was very generous with her time, and offered lots of local travel tips. I especially enjoyed a cozy fire in the reading room on a chilly evening. The property location is closer to Abel Tasman and Golden Bay than Nelson, so it's a good location to access the best outdoor parks in the region. On the drive in there were stands of locally grown organic fruits and vegetables, and I stopped to buy some local blueberries that were perfectly in season. Thanks Chere for a...