Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
36 Kamahi Road, Stewart Island 9846 New Zealand
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Fully hosted boutique lodge, has 3 spacious, intimate, stand alone suites with full glass frontages and private decks maximizing views of spectacular Halfmoon Bay where you can relax, unwind and soak up the panoramic views. Ideally located within easy walking distance of all amenities or if a retreat is what you are after all your needs can be met without leaving the lodge. Breakfast and transfers upon arrival and departure included. Lodge guests will also have exclusive access to other dining experiences within the restaurant. Lodge suites include: - Super king bed (can be separated into 2 singles) - High quality bedding, linen and eco-friendly hot water bottles - Ensuite with underfloor heating, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer and boutique toiletries - Nespresso coffee machine, tea making facilities & fresh baking - Comfortable seating area with flatscreen TV, DVD, WiFi - Native bush setting and bird life
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Board games / puzzles
Books, DVDs, music for children
Free airport transportation
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
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Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
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Grade: 71 out of 100
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36 Kamahi Road, Stewart Island 9846 New Zealand
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From the time you arrive to leave you are made so welcome and treated like friends. Nothing is too much trouble, picking you up on arrival on Stewart Island, taking you to and from Golden Bay to meet ferries to outer islands. The accommodation is very comfortable and the meals are outstanding! It's just a short walk to Oban main town and lots of beach nd bush walks. Deanne and Chris were so welcoming.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Amazing location, property, rooms and views. Food matches the same amazing. Short walk up the hill (4 minutes) from ferry, but Chris will be picking you up anyways. Great owners: Chris and Deann. Professional but comfortable to be around and easy conversation. Excellent beds and linens, very fast Wi-Fi. Turn down service with quality chocolates that’s matched by the daily pastry snacks in room. The three en-suite guest rooms are stand alone from each other and separate from main house. So they have nice privacy as well as harbor views. I’ll talk about dining but will also post on the restaurant listing. Fantastic food…breakfast and dinner. Deann is trained as a chef and it shows. Eclectic range of choices for each meal. I tried something different each evening
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Stay here…if it’s full, postpone your trip!
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Outstanding service and cuisine at this delightful boutique hotel and restaurant hosted by Dee and Chris Sara on a magnificent site overlooking Half Moon Bay on Stewart Island, NZ. We stayed five nights and dined at the restaurant every night with an excellent choice of local seafood and fresh ingredients. Dee and Chris were very accomodating arranging for an early dinner so we could go ‘ Kiwi’ spotting at dusk at the airport where they forage on the verge. We were lucky to see two of these illusive creatures under a full moon including a juvenile! We were intrigued with the history of the house in a prime location on the island which had been in the same family for many generations since the early 1900’s before Dee purchased it. I spent some time sketching the beautiful home including the adorable 5 month old Cavoodle ‘ Alfie’ who makes a fine ambassador for tourism greeting every guest enthusiastically! The house has a beautiful collection of Dee’s photography featuring birds of Stewart Island. It is centrally located for easy access to the village of Oban where we hired electric bikes which gave us good access to interesting points on the island such as Acker’s Point and Acker’s stone house one of the oldest houses in NZ built in 1821. We also rode round to Horseshoe Bay which was very enjoyable and walked along the coastline to the native gardens with the help from Chris with a lift. He also provided delicious homemade hotcross buns for our journey! The hotel is also in fairly close proximity to the Ulva Island ferry which is a must for seeing the rich birdlife of the area. A tour includes a cruise around the island which includes sealions, lots of albatross, shags and penguins. Chris was very helpful delivering and picking us up from this tour.…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The hotel is only open Oct-April. It is only accessible by ferry or small plane.
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Excellent Boutique B&B. Chris and Deanne were wonderful hosts. Chris provided a taxi service, picking us up from, and taking us back to, the ferry terminal and also taking us to the other side of the island for our trip to Ulva Island. Deanne does all the cooking and the meals were wonderful, all made with the freshest of ingredients all sourced locally. Our cabin was beautifully clean and quite spacious, very comfortable. There was a hot tub on our patio but it seemed to not be in use. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The cabin accomodation is very comfortable & spacious. Excellent beds & bathroom with lovely toiletries. Left in our room was fresh fruit & homemade biscuits & cakes, also chocolates daily. The owners Deanne & Chris definitely make this place, they are both very helpful & friendly. Chris drove us around the island which was very kind & we learnt a lot. The most amazing part of our trip was Deanne’s culinary skills, she is an amazing self taught cook. The meals were definitely made from fresh ingredients some from their garden all very tasty.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 14 Feb 2023
Great to read your comments and see you enjoyed your time here as we certainly enjoyed meeting and hosting you on your recent visit.
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From the moment Chris collected us from the Ferry (completely unexpected) to the moment we left 48 hours later, Stewart Island is one of the main highlights from our trip to NZ. Our accommodation was spacious with a lovely view overlooking the sea. Our room had all the little touches you would want and the Shower was very good. Dee was the most amazing Chef and both of our Breakfasts and Evening Meals were absolutely delicious. Chris took us on a tour around (where roads permit) and gave us an informative time with outstanding views. They also introduced us to our new favourite game, Five Crowns and yes Dee we managed to buy one in Dunedin !!!!!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Deanne Sara, Owner at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Responded 7 Feb 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed meeting and hosting you on your recent visit to Stewart Island. Many thanks for your comments and enjoy Five Crowns!!!!
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This was a charming place to stay. It is a very small hotel and attention is given to every detail. We are particularly grateful to Chris for driving us to a couple of trailheads and even hiking with us. Above and beyond.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Deanne Sara, Owner at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Responded 7 Feb 2023
Many thanks for your comments, we certainly enjoyed meeting and hosting you.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - a lovely chalet (Kamahi) with a view over the bay (through the dense bush foliage by the balcony). Chris and Deanne are wonderful hosts - Chris took us on a guided tour of Stewart Island's 20k of paved roads - which was a wonderful way to get our bearings. He could not have been more helpful running us around as needs over our 2-night stay. Deanne is a great chef - from the delicious cake/biscuits in our room to the magnificent 3-course dinners freshly prepared in the evening. Deanne is an accomplished artist too, with much of her work on view.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Make sure you get the ferry across to Ulva for a wonderful wildlife experience - especially birds...
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Response from Deanne Sara, Owner at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Responded 7 Feb 2023
Many thanks for your comments, it was great to see you enjoyed your time with us and on Stewart Island.
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The setting is incredible if you love the natural world. The room was terrific with lots of great small touches like baked sweets in the room and chocolate after dinner. The food is wonderful, locally sourced and beautifully presented. The host break their backs to ensure you have a great time. We are from the US but this place is another reason to go back to NZ
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Deanne Sara, Owner at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Responded 8 Nov 2022
It was great to read your comments and see that you enjoyed your time with us and on Stewart Island. We both really enjoyed meeting and hosting you also. Many thanks for your feedback.
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The house is next to everything in main centre of Stewart Island. A beautiful house and rooms with fantastic view and sumptuous breakfast and dinner served by Deanne snd Chris. Walking distance to Bathing Beach, Bar & restaurants, museum, ferry and supermarket
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Deanne Sara, Owner at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Responded 13 Mar 2022
It was a pleasure meeting and hosting you during your time on the island. Many thanks for your comments.
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PRICE RANGE
US$405 - US$421 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandSouthland RegionStewart Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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Frequently Asked Questions about Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Which popular attractions are close to Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant?
Nearby attractions include Ulva Island (3.3 km), Rakiura Museum (0.3 km), and Rakiura Track (3.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant?
Conveniently located restaurants include Church Hill Restaurant, KaiKart Takeaways, and South Sea Hotel dining room and pub.
Does Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant have airport transportation?
Yes, Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are there any historical sites close to Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Bunkhouse Theatre (0.3 km).
Is Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.