Amazing owners/hosts who go above and beyond to make your stay the best.The house and views are exceptional.The room was very clean, very modern bathroom , good bed and furnishings. The very large balcony had chairs ,lounges ,tables and bean bags to sit ouside and admire the excellent views. The area is separate for each room. The lodge has a very large lounge area for guests and an outside bath for guests. The breakfast can be served on the large balcony or in the breakfast room.The hosts Lynn and Kelvin are the best hosts we have stayed with and we travel very regularly. Unfortunately my husband had hurt his back before we arrived at the lodge and was having difficulty finding a comfortable chair to sit on. Kelvin was so helpful bringing different chairs for my husband to see what suited best and gave him a heated water bottle for his back. Also as happens in travelling the weather on one day was very wild, wet and windy and given my husbands back were we happy to stay in the very comfortable room.In the late afternoon Kelvin came to check that we were ok and given the weather , offered a complimentary homemade pizza and wedges for tea. The food was prepared and set up in our room on a small table. After the dishes have been taken from the room, Kelvin arrived with home made cake. We stayed at the lodge in the King Room Seaview 2

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A stunning upmarket accommodation. Amazing coffee and breakfast. Fabulous outdoor bath. Delicious award winning wine in our room. Amazing view!

Would have liked som walks on or very near the property.

Breakfast was superb and most generous. Room was well appointed and bed particularly comfortable

Wow I didn’t even know where to start. The best ever experience and almost better than home. Lynn and Kelvin were the most amazing hosts who went out of their way to make our stay memorable. We got a free bottle of bubbles to share for hubbies birthday, Lynn even baked him cake for his birthday while Kelvin did the kindest thing anyone has ever done for us, rinsing our car off after returning from a trip to fletcher bay and the car got quite dirty. I mean who does that. It would be hard to top the service, beautiful location, views to die for as well as sitting in the outdoor bath sipping bubbles star gazing with a moorpork for company. Thanks guys. You are simply the best

Absolutely nothing. We had an amazing 3 days

Great hosts.Fabulous breakfast.Awesome outlook.Great verandas.

Atea lodge is AMAZING! The room was immaculate, the views were second to none and the owners, Lynn and Kelvin, were the most friendly and hospitable people we have ever meet. When they found out it was our honeymoon, they gave us a bottle of wine to celebrate, when we were running late one night from visiting friends (after midnight), Lynn messaged us to make sure we were ok and not lost is the unfamiliar area, when I asked for a decaf coffee and they didn’t have it, the next morning they had gone out to get it just for me. The breakfasts were PERFECT, from the crockery and cutlery, to the food itself, it would easily be in the top two breakfasts we have ever had (and we have travelled far and wide throughout the world)! We both had the same breakfast for three mornings as we liked them so much we didn’t want to change. The outdoor bath is a fabulous touch to the surrounding area, at night you can see all of the stars and there is a local owl who sits above you in the trees and flutters around above you to catch the bugs that come out for dinner. Ultimately, no detail escapes attention from Lynn and Kelvin, and this attention to detail makes you feel so welcome and comfortable you will never want to leave. We were both sad we didn’t booked for longer, Atea Lodge is 100% worth a visit, try to stay for as long as you can, but we promise you will not regret it! We will definitely be back when we are in NZ next.

It was PERFECT!

Breakfast was superb. Good choice served on the deck by our room. Everything in the room is of top quality. Bed especially comfortable Large covered deck looking out over wonderful views. Sunset view over the sea. The lodge is located within native bush with a well tended garden Big recreation room with full sized billiard table, other games and small library Informative and helpful hosts

lovely private property that is exceptional in every way from inside to out. Great hosts and excellent breakfasts

The breakfast had been raved about in the reviews we read, but even after seeing that build-up we were really impressed. Good options and very well cooked and presented.

We could have been staying longer.

Lynn and Kelvin were fantastic hosts. We stayed there for our honeymoon, and they went above and beyond to make our stay great.

Everything! I didn’t realise breakfast was included and it was a full on cafe style breakfast beautifully served on my own table on my own part of the deck. If you’re looking for a memorable place to stay for a special occasion this is it for sure!

secluded and peaceful

Hosts were amazing and the breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend!

Perfect hospitable hosts. Delish breakfast. Lyn and Kelvin were there to make sure our needs were met. Enjoyed my bath outside gazing at the stars with a glass of wine in hand. Gorgeous location. I would recommend it to anybody who needs relaxation and pampering. Spotless when it comes to cleanliness. Thank you Lyn and Kelvin for a lovely stay.

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Atea was wonderful and the hosts were delightful. Even washed our car!!

Not enough time to chack out the bath.