Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
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36 Kamahi Road, Stewart Island 9846 New Zealand
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#6 of 12 Speciality lodging in Stewart Island
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Fully hosted boutique lodge, in conjunction with Church Hill Restaurant, 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, pre-dinner drinks, canapes 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
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Free breakfast
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Free airport transportation
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Grade: 48 out of 100
7Restaurantswithin 10 km
9Attractionswithin 10 km
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36 Kamahi Road, Stewart Island 9846 New Zealand
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From being met by the host on arrival to the day of departure, our hosts could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The rooms are delightful and have absolutely everything you could possibly need. The meals was were excellent - pre dinner drinks & canapes a lovely touch. Breakfast was plentiful, fresh and served in the lovely dining area. Dinner was also fantastic using local produce and lovingly explained by Deanne. Only 5 minute walk to the "centre" of Oban
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Room Tip: All three have good views
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Response from Deanne Sara, Owner at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Responded 3 Dec 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed meeting and hosting you and it's great to hear you enjoyed your Stewart Island experience. Many thanks for your comments.
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This is definitely the place to stay. Very modern and tastefully decorated. Beautiful view and incredibly quiet. Only three suites available so very private indeed. Wake up to song bird and sunrise right outside your window. Private deck with a bush backdrop peering through to harbour view. All the high level boutique touches: dressing gowns, slippers, all toiletries, fruit bowl, handmade baking, coffee machine, fridge, kettle, many tea varieties, power shower, hot water bottles, cable TV, comfortable king size bed and turndown service with chocolates. Beautiful restaurant with cooked breakfast included. Owners very friendly and even took us on a car tour of the town to show us around.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Deanne Sara, Owner at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Responded 3 Dec 2020
Many thanks for your comments, we thoroughly enjoyed meeting and hosting you and it's great to hear you enjoyed your Stewart Island experience.
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This is the most special place on earth. Not only is this gorgeous venue in a special unique place of New Zealand, this could in fact place itself anywhere in the world and still be the best accommodation and restaurant to ever visit. The accommodation is a private stand alone room with exceptional views and the house, which is semi attached, provides the best cuisine you will find worldwide. Chris and Deane make your stay very special from the time you arrive, well actually before that as our correspondence gave me reassurance that all our excursions and special requests were all organised, even before our arrival. We had 5 people in our group. Nothing is a problem here. Stewart island is blessed to have this place as a local. Breakfast was a feast. Even the bread, muffins and bacon are all hand made. Actually nearly everything here is grown or made by Deane and Chris. Dinner in their boutique restaurant is exceptional. The food is up there with the best cuisine we have tried worldwide. I can’t recommend this place enough. If you want to go to Stewart island, book here and let them organise everything. I did and wouldn’t do it any other way. Thanks Deane and Chris. …
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Deanne Sara, Owner at Church Hill Boutique Lodge & Restaurant
Responded 11 Oct 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed meeting and hosting you so it was especially nice to hear that you also enjoyed your Stewart Island experience. Many thanks for you comments.
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Not being in our first youth we were not off hiking through the bush but needed to enjoy Stewart Island closer to home. Our hosts Deanne and Chris picked us up and dropped us back at the Flight Centre despite both being outside our booking time and had also arranged our Rental Car. Deanne is a miracle chef creating everything from crayfish or whitebait fritters to fig and date steamed pudding to die for. Happy hour hosted by Chris in the evening meant a chance to chat with other guests and retell our days adventures. Our unit with a harbour view was modern, attractive and super comfortable. What more could you ask for !
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We recently spent a couple of weeks in New Zealand including three nights on Stewart Island. I don't know if we booked late (we were several months in advance of our stay) but we could only find a couple of Air B&B's, some backpacker's lodges and this place with availability. Church Hill was definitely the most expensive but seemed to offer a superior level of service so we took a chance and booked. That decision was so valuable. In staying at Church Hill you not only get an amazing location and property but you also get the small and local touches that make staying here so worthwhile. They also have the best restaurant on the island (there are only like four on the whole island) and you are guaranteed a table each night if you choose while staying here.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$355 - US$376 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandSouthland RegionStewart Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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Claim Your Listing 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 Track (3.7 km), and Bunkhouse Theatre (0.3 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 and an on-site restaurant 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.
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.