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    Lake Rotoroa Lodge

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    #4 of 5 Hotels in Murchison
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    Gowan Valley Road, RD 3, Murchison 7077, New Zealand
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    4.5 23 reviews
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    • Terrible9%
    • 6 Mar 2017
      “Closed!”
    • 26 Mar 2016
      “Positively exceptional staff and food - in a gorgeous location! Highly recommend!”
    Gowan Valley Road, RD 3, Murchison 7077 New Zealand See on map
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Bar/Lounge
    5 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 7 March 2017 via mobile
    Closed!

    We are not sure when it closed, but this accommodation is not open any longer. It's a great location, but the sand flies here are the most intense of any place in the region. Don't visit unless you have insect repellant .

    7  Thank Paul D
    Reviewed 27 March 2016
    Positively exceptional staff and food - in a gorgeous location! Highly recommend!

    My husband is a fly-fisherman and has stayed at the lodge for the past three years for approx. 4 nights and I have stayed the past two years for 4 nights. We can't say enough positive things about how much we truly love staying there....More

    3  Thank Heather E
    Reviewed 20 February 2016
    Avoid at all costs 1 star is one too many

    We had the misfortune to book at this "Lodge " for one night . Cost - Room only basis $630NZD .On arrival mid afternoon, we found a gracious old home situated in a beautiful position overlooking a beautiful lake. A middle aged woman (Housekeeper )...More

    7  Thank newmarket18
    Reviewed 15 February 2016
    Absolutely fantastic staff and place to stay

    My husband and I stayed at the lodge for 3 nights. My husband is a fly fisherman and he had 2 days of fantastic fly fishing for trout with a guide. Alistair, the chef, could prepare meals at any Michelin star restaurant in the world....More

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    Reviewed 4 February 2015 via mobile
    Exceptionally friendly and helpful manager

    We had a flat battery at the Lake car park nearby and frantically searched for help. I found the manager's house and asked if he had jump leads while he was eating dinner with his wife. He stopped what he was doing, found some jump...More

    1  Thank Michael A
    Response from lakelodge1, General Manager at Lake Rotoroa LodgeResponded 7 February 2015

    only to pleased to help.

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    Along a quiet country lane that winds its way through the Gowan River valley lies Lake Rotoroa Lodge. It is nestled at the northern tip of New Zealand's spectacular Southern Alps.This isolated and unspoiled …More location is surrounded by the forests of the Nelson Lakes National Park. Lake Rotoroa is considered the jewel in the crown of the park: its tranquil waters reflect a magnificent vista of snow-capped mountains and lush native bush.From the lodge's idyllic and romantic lakeside location, guests can gaze along the length of Lake Rotoroa to the towering peaks of the Travers Range, and lapping at the foot of the lodge lawn, the waters of the Gowan River may just cause them to become lost in thoughts of some of the world's finest brown trout fishing that can begin just a few short steps away. Enjoy this stunning view from the lodge's open-fired sitting room, dining room or, indeed, from many of our guest rooms.The Nelson Lakes National Park, with its alpine environment, is just one of three National Parks that surround the city of Nelson (1½ hours away). The Abel Tasman National Park is coastal (offering some of the very finest, golden beaches in the world, together with the internationally renowned Abel Tasman Track) and New Zealand's most recently designated National Park, Kahurangi, is one of the world's great wilderness environments. There are times of the year when it really is possible to swim in the ocean in the morning and ski in the mountains in the afternoon! Less
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    Breakfast included
    Restaurant
    Free Parking
    Bar/Lounge
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Shuttle Bus Service
    Wheelchair Access
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    Number of rooms
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    New Zealand > South Island > Nelson-Tasman Region > Murchison
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    10
    Location
    New Zealand > South Island > Nelson-Tasman Region > Murchison
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    Room Tips
    "All of the rooms are unique and lovely"
    563heathere
    26 Mar 2016
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    "Avoid. Do not stay here .Read the Review from French travellers - same experience except they got dinner -..."
    newmarket18
    19 Feb 2016
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    "Try the New Zealand wines!"
    W4736EJrobb
    3 Apr 2014
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    "Request a room facing the Lake, the view is breathtaking. Ask Alister to cook fish for you"
    RaelynandGregg
    7 Jan 2014
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