Te Arai Lodge

Oh my.... Sooo many good things to say. We had our three children and their partners and it was an incredible stay. Our hosts were uber friendly, helpful, and hospitable. Wonderfully flavorful fresh meals take on new meaning when you can see the plants outside your window or the milking cow across the way. The house was kept spotless (which even one of our neatness challenged children couldn't overcome). The gym and the inversion table (for my cranky back) were put to great use as was the pool and sauna. And a great location to boot with nearby wonderful beaches for walking, bathing or surfing as well as magnificent walks. Thank you so much Kathy, Doug, super chef Nicola (and great sidekick Annie) and the whole incredible team !!

Every bite, every plunge, every yoga pose, or considered accessory or kind guidance and wonderful conversation- every moment of our stay at Te Arai was pitch perfect. With such consummate hospitality, and beautiful encouragement and design to make you feel you are a part of the family, the experience is both luxury AND comfortable. And yet, it’s much more luxurious than my own home! No shortcuts have been taken on creating an atmosphere of sumptuousness. The pillow menu, the lush linen robes, the nightly specialised chocolate from local artisans… little details to build a divine holiday. Will we back? Definitely, even if it’s just to grab a slice of Rebecca’s olive oil, lemon and rosemary cake.