“An historic mansion set in lush gardens at the foot of the cone of an ancient volcano. All suites have private sitting rooms and en-suite bathroom. Breakfast and 5-course dinner included using home-grown organic ingredients. A quiet country retreat, with many walking trails and sights close by.”

Recommended for

  • Cooking classes

    • A cooking lesson with Chef Jimmy McIntyre provides an overview of the philosophies behind the Lodge’s celebrated food and wine
  • Other Activities

    • Embark on the TranzAlpine, which traverses the South Island’s majestic landscapes, arriving into Arthur's Pass National Park
  • Back to Nature

    • The song of native birds invites guests to discover hidden glades, ponds and organic fruit, vegetables and nuts in the gardens
  • Foodies

    • Foodies will be bowled over by the daily changing gastronomic delights on offer with many ingredients grown on site.
  • Tennis

    • Practise your groundstrokes on the property's hard court. There are raquets and balls to borrow.
  • Fishing

    • Canterbury’s rivers provide excellent chances for both the novice and expert fly-fisherman to test their skills
  • Cycling

    • An array of trails for walking and biking, through volcanic hills, native forests, and along the Pacific Ocean
  • Golf

    • Excellent golfing is available throughout the region with a nearby nine-hole country course at Tai Tapu
  • Learning

    • Tours to a number of renowned gardens, with access to many gardens usually not open to the public
  • Restaurant

    • The food is stunning and dinner is a daily changing five course degustation menu
  • Half Board

    • Prices quoted include gourmet dinner and accompanying wines plus breakfast.
  • Child friendly

    • Board games & children's meals available
  • Views

  • Family Suites

  • Quiet

  • Secluded setting

  • Organic food

  • Romantic

  • Intimate

  • Luxury

  • Colonial

  • Country Escape

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Antiques

  • Hills & mountains

  • Spa

  • Great walks

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Historic

  • In/by a Nature Reserve

  • Gym

  • Charming

  • Sights nearby

  • 5* Luxury

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

Facilities

  • Rooms

    7 rooms in this hotel
  • Garden

    Stunning 118 year old gardens laid out by A.E. Lowe who trained at Kew Gardens & include a lovely potager, lake and Dutch garden
  • Restaurant

    The food is stunning and dinner is a daily changing five course degustation menu
  • Child friendly

    Board games & children's meals available
  • Library

  • Views

  • Spa

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Good wine list

  • Air conditioning

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Swimming Pool

  • Gym

  • Sitting Room

  • Wifi

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Hot Tub

Activities

  • Cooking classes

    • A cooking lesson with Chef Jimmy McIntyre provides an overview of the philosophies behind the Lodge’s celebrated food and wine
  • Other Activities

    • Embark on the TranzAlpine, which traverses the South Island’s majestic landscapes, arriving into Arthur's Pass National Park
  • Tennis

    • Practise your groundstrokes on the property's hard court. There are raquets and balls to borrow.
  • Fishing

    • Canterbury’s rivers provide excellent chances for both the novice and expert fly-fisherman to test their skills
  • Cycling

    • An array of trails for walking and biking, through volcanic hills, native forests, and along the Pacific Ocean
  • Golf

    • Excellent golfing is available throughout the region with a nearby nine-hole country course at Tai Tapu
  • Learning

    • Tours to a number of renowned gardens, with access to many gardens usually not open to the public
  • Sights nearby

  • Great walks

Map & Location

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Otahuna Lodge

In the lush green heart of New Zealand’s South Island, a 20-minute drive south of Christchurch, Otahuna is a perfect example of how to bring an antique into the twenty-first century.

Originally published by CNTraveler

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