Staying here is like being a guest in a friend's house. The rooms are large & very comfortable, and the view from the verandah outside is amazing. The Kakas (New Zealand parrots) come to sit on the railing there. Lisa, the hostess of the lodge, is available to answer any questions about Stewart Island, and also to recommend activities. We took a couple of the walks she recommended, and also the kiwi trip - we saw a wild kiwi! This is a place we will definitely come back to.More
We would highly recommend the SI Lodge. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and we were made to feel right at home with the use of the lounge and other facilities. Lisa was extremely welcoming and very helpful with booking tours - in fact she sorted us out on our first day, for which we were very grateful!
Mary N, Thanks for your five star review. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Lisa is always complimented on her welcome and local knowledge. Kind regards Stewart Island Lodge.
We took the ferry over and were picked up at the dock and driven to the Lodge ... which we didn't think we needed until we learned that it was very kind as the street was very steep to walk to our lodge with our bags. (We appreciated the walk all of the other times!) The space was all it needed to be. There was a little porch to watch the sun come up, enjoy coffee or a glass of wine. The views are amazing as they sit above a bit and can look down at the bustling little village. We did book a water taxi to Ulva Island through the hostess at breakfast and went off schedule for an additional $5 but it was well worth it. Even bird watching and listening to the birds at the Lodge was a treat. If you get a chance, as for directions to the smoked salmon and if there is by chance bar trivia. It was a great time all around!
Lindsay M, Thanks for taking the time to post a review. We get lots of very positive reviews about the birdlife that visits the Lodge garden. Kind regards Stewart Island Lodge.
You can expect amazing views from the elevated position of the lodge. The rooms face the view and are a decent size. Wi-fi is free. Rooms don't have fridges or tea and coffee-making facilities, but these are available to residents in the property's kitchen. Breakfast is served in the dining room and is of the continental, help-yourself variety. There is a very steep little hill up to the property.
LancashireMouse, Thanks for taking the time to post a review. Kind regards Stewart Island Lodge.
When asked about the best part of our recent visit to NZ (out of so many highlights) I have to say Stewart Island. We stayed at Stewart Island Lodge as part of a Real Journeys package which included the ferry crossing from Bluff and the Paterson Inlet cruise/Ulva Island visit. The room was very comfortable, the breakfast delicious and the view fantastic. Everything about our visit exceeded expectations and I only wish we could have stayed longer. And the weather was perfect too!
Hants2urist, Thank you for reviewing our lodge and so pleased it exceeded your expectations. Kind regards Stewart Island Lodge
My wife and I were not looking for a lazy beach getaway. We wanted an experience of a lifetime and we weren't disappointed. From the time they picked us up at the dock, they were amazing to us. They knew our itinerary without telling them and that we were doing a shark tour. They knew the best restaurants and the best areas to get local beer, oysters and smoked salmon.
Having breakfast with the staff, hearing stories about the island, learning where the best tracks were was the best part. Sitting on the porch and interacting with the local birds was highly memorable. I would highly recommend this lodge to anyone and hope to return soon
Clint H, We appreciate your five star review and look forward to welcoming you again to the lodge. Kind regards Stewart Island Lodge
