Te Koi the Lodge at Bronte

Un lieu d’exception, niché dans un cadre enchanteur La gentillesse et l’attention du couple qui tient l’établissement font de chaque moment une expérience inoubliable. Les plats sont exquis, les vins choisis avec soin, et tout s’imbrique parfaitement pour offrir un séjour d’exception. Un tel niveau de qualité, tant pour le cadre que pour la cuisine, est rare. Rien à redire, juste à savourer. À recommander sans aucune hésitation !

An amazing experience​ in a combination of tradition and thoroughly modern hospitality. T​e​ Koi is a beautiful ​and truly unique property​. The owners, ​Ali and Ian are very friendly, considerate and thoughtful hosts. Attentive and always available, they give you the feeling of being a special guest, almost a family member. Te Koi exudes refinement and attention to detail. The interior is decorated with great taste and breathes harmony. The garden is incredibly well-kept. ​Rooms are spacious with their own terrace and blend heritage features with contemporary flourishes and boutique beds. Icing on the cake, Ali is a talented chef. ​As French people we are particularly sensitive to the quality of meals. Ali served us the best ​food of our entire stay in New Zealand and Australia. The food and wine pairing concocted by Ian was simply exceptional. I​f perfection is not of this world, Te Koi is not far from it...

Ian and Ali were superb at making us feel comfortable in their beautiful lodge. Breakfast and dinners were exceptional. Their suggestions for local side trips were spot on. When they realized our early departure plans would force us to miss breakfast, they rose early and prepared an exquisite savory croissant treat with fruit and coffee to go. Thank you, Ali and Ian, for making our last 4 days in New Zealand so special!

Our group of 6 adult siblings spent 3 nights here in February and it was a highlight of our 2 1/2 weeks in New Zealand. The rooms are lovely and have gorgeous views of the estuary. The gardens are amazing. But it is the hospitality of Ali and Ian that make this place sing. Ali is an amazing chef. After active days out in the beautiful Tasman area we so enjoyed returning to Te Koi for evening cocktails and dinner. I’ve never eaten so well. Just exquisite! Thank you Ali, Ian and team for taking such good care of us!

Perfection and understated elegance in every way. Ali and Ian are the most gracious and accommodating of hosts. The attention to detail and personal touches add to the pleasure of this beautiful property. Our time here was relaxing and so enjoyable. The food and company can’t be beat. Wish it wasn’t so far away so we could return soon!

Two nights at Te Koi Lodge was just the prescription we needed to unwind from our trip down from Auckland. The lodge is right at the end of a spit of land reaching out into the estuary with fantastic views over the water to the mountains in the distance with birds flitting and prancing hither and thither. It really is impossible to put into words how magical the scenery is, which is matched by the sensational gardens and grounds. The superlatives only continue when it comes to describing Ali’s food and Ian’s wine pairings and their great warmth and genuine enthusiasm for hosting guests. We loved every moment and mouthful and were very sad to leave.