Kaitahi Lodge is a beautiful accomodation with gorgeous furnishings and facilities. Jazz greeted us in an open and welcoming manner and we felt instantly relaxed. Our bed was very comfortable with quality linens and pillow choices, and the room had a lovely view of the garden. There was some traffic noise but this will be alleviated very soon with the completion of a bypass. The breakfast was delicious and easy to put together in our room. The dinner was amazing. Ryan is a most accomplished chef and the gurnard ceviche was the best ceviche we have ever had, and having recently travelled to South America we have had many! The ciabatta bruschetta was also a standout. The wines suited perfectly and were unusual terroir choices that opened our palate to different Kiwi vineyards. We would have preferred a written menu to titillate our senses with our upcoming feast, and with the cost of any extras, such as sparkling water or extra wines enumerated—but that is a small detail. The dining room and common rooms are luxurious and spacious, and lovely to spend time in. Our stay was an exceptional experience.

We recently had an amazing dinner at Kaitahi Lodge, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it! Jazz and Ryan have created a beautiful high-end space that is unlike anything in the area. The food was delicious, creative, and the perfect amount! We highly recommend planning a visit here and enjoying the incredible food and wines offered. We are already planning our next event!

We had the most incredible stay at Kaitahi Lodge! They accommodated us at extremely short notice — even with our 1-year-old German Spitz in tow — and couldn’t have been more welcoming. The lodge itself was immaculate, beautifully maintained, and complete luxury from top to bottom. The warmth of the space was only matched by the kindness of our hosts, who struck the perfect balance between being available when we needed them and giving us our own space to relax. It was truly a home away from home, and I honestly couldn’t recommend Kaitahi Lodge highly enough. A gem of a place with heart — thank you so much!