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Welcome to Hopewell, an award winning self-catering lodge set in a superb, inspiring natural location on the water's edge of the magnificent Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough Sounds. Hopewell is a small and unique lodge that seems more like a luxury retreat. Choose from doubles, twins, triples, family rooms and cottages. All beds are made up with quality linen and duvets. Some have private bathrooms and most have sea views and a deck. There are rowboats and equipment for fishing, double and single kayaks, mountain bikes, SUP boards, swimming beaches, bush walks, sailing and boating trips available. Or you can relax in the hot spa pool, expansive gardens and hammocks. And while Hopewell is primarily a self-catering lodge, Lynley and Mike offer great coffees, home baking and gourmet pizzas, pies and pasta. There is a fully-equipped guest kitchen, luxurious lounge with logfire and many dining areas indoors and out.
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My pick of beautiful places we visited. Hosts such genuinely good people and happy in what they do. They run an awesome Lodge so thoughtfully. Every detail is taken care of and the whole place is so well maintained. Varying accommodation styles from basic cabins, ensuited cabins, multi rooms, all with views to the kenepuru sounds. Short & long walks, water sports, glow worms, self catering, pizzas & bread made onsite for purchase, as well as espresso coffee. spa pool with water outlook, plenty of kai moana to gather. And lots of peace for the taking.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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From the first time we emailed Lynley about staying at Hopewell, she made us feel welcome and during our stay her warmth and attention has created the sense that guests at Hopewell are seen as potential friends, rather than simply customers. The young people staying at Hopewell on work exchange are equally hospitable and are obviously enjoying their time here and the interaction with guests. Lynley saw how disappointed I was to miss our Pelorus Mail Boat experience and suggested that we join her husband Mike in collecting mussels for a group dinner. Mike’s dry wit and willingness to share his knowledge about mussel farming and its history made this part of our stay really memorable and the group dinner of the fresh mussels & Lynley’s homemade bread unexpectedly included a birthday cake Lynley made for a guest. Hopewell is an experience not to be missed! If you come, do treat yourself to an extraordinary massage with Juli Stevens, just up the road at Raetihi Lodge.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Lynley and Mike will help you arrange water taxi transport from Havelock to Hopewell. You can...
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This is a fantastic place to stay. Hosts sre super friendly and helpfull. Facilities are amazing. We loved kayaking, fishing and hiking and went for a round of golf and croquet. Access to massage at neigbouring lodge an added bonus. Loved being able to enjoy home made pizzas a. nd freshly baked bread. A wonderful place to relax and chill. Totally recommend and hope to go back
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is the place you just want to return to! A beautiful location, quiet and peaceful. Great rooms, superb food, should you choose to let them cook for you ..... but the hosts are the cream on top! Wonderful!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Hopewell Lodge is so comfortable and the scenery is stunning. The journey there is spectacular and the owners/hosts such lovely people and so obliging. I felt a healing of mind and body after my stay at Hopewell
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Though it appears a little tricky to get there it’s not really. The journey to and from Hopewell...
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Fantastic generous Hosts, friendly staff, great location, quality bedding, spotless fully equipped kitchen,..( the best I have ever seen) , Abundance of quality water sports equipment kyaks, paddle bords , fishing gear, boats, bikes. Everything is seamless, efficient and simple. ...right down to the free wifi and billing. First Class all the way,
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Amazing stay at Hopewell Lodge. Mike, Lynley and their team are such welcoming hosts that give you all the information you need to utilise the lodge to its full potential. On arrival we were greeted with beautiful home baking. Hopewell is self catering, the cooking facilities are excellent, if you don’t feel like cooking then pizzas are available to purchase. We got the best Gluten free salmon pizza. Hopewell lodge has everything you need to stay entertained, We highly recommend utilising the equipment for $25 for your entire stay. Rooms are clean and warm. Hopewell Lodge is in a beautiful part of the sounds and so well run. Memorable experience - we will be back.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We loved our stay at Hopewell and thoroughly enjoyed the warm, friendly and welcoming hospitality from Lynley and Mike. Nothing was a problem and we were made to feel right at home. The scenery is stunning, the rooms are great, the facilities are top notch and cater for all travelers including a superbly set up kitchen and massive lounge / dining area. The food is incredible and be sure to try the pizzas, they’re outstanding. We are very much looking forward to staying again in this stunning part of Kenepuru.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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This place was great in so many ways .Mike and Lynley were awesome hosts and the feel of the lodge is so relaxed and welcoming . There are so many things to do and everything you need is right there. Highly recommend
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Four nights at this wonderful lodge in April. We had Mike collected us from Te Mahia rather than a 2 hour drive right around the Sound . The facilities are excellent and ideal for families. The communal kitchen is very well equiped and the open plan sitting room adjoining has very comfortable chairs, a fire box , plus dining tables and chairs.For a very moderate charge , we had the use of, a couple of Dinghy's, half a dozen Kayaks, Mountain bikes and fishing gear.Plenty of mussels and oysters for the taking. Lynley and Mike do pitsas and coffee and have essential stores if you need. There is a nine hole golf course 4 km up the road with clubs for hire. MIke and Lynley are fantastic hosts and nothing seems to be a bother to them. Our room was small but a very comfortable bed , and a shower and toilet etc. A lovely sunny verandah with a great view across the Sound tops of what was a great stay for us. Would certainly recommend to anyone wanting a break. Thanks Mike and Lynley.…
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Date of stay: April 2022
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$186 - $189 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hopewell hotel marlborough region
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandMarlborough RegionKenepuru Sound
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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