Mr & MRS Smith Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

To sit in the beautiful room overlooking the mountains and the deer herd was simply magical. It was raining but we still enjoyed just watching the deer. Bed was comfy and room was quiet (we were in a room upstairs in the main lodge). We appreciated the complementary wine, snacks and drinks. But the real hero is the chef. Our dinner was OUTSTANDING - a real culinary masterpiece. And I’m not a big breakfast enthusiast but the egg/hummus/toast combo ranks as one of my fave breakfasts ever. We hope to come back!

Hapuka Lodge & Treehouses is truly a unique place. The accommodations and common spaces are exceptional in appearance and cleanliness. The staff was wonderful and went above and beyond to assure our stay was enjoyable. We would, without reservation, recommend Hapuka Lodge!

This is an A++ boutique lodge. We stayed for 3 nights in Treehouse #5. The treehouse accommodations were of the highest quality. Great views. Unique experience. Very comfortable and modern. Top-notch all around. Breakfast and dinner were included. The food was outstanding. Each dish was expertly presented, creative and the flavors exploded in your mouth. For dinner each night had a different menu. The dining experience is what I have come to expect from highly rated/reputable/renowned restaurants. Our meals were some of the best we have had in our many travels. Service was impeccable. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. You can tell that there was a lot of thought that went into creating a quiet, beautiful and natural landscape. The land around the property is amazing with a grove of olive trees in the back and large New Zealand deer in the front. The landscaping has been designed to attract certain birds. The sounds and sights of birds were ever-present (and very soothing). Finally, all of the staff we met (at check-in, check-out, dining or just on the grounds) deserve high marks for customer service. They all had great energy, pleasant personalities, and were very attentive. You could tell they wanted you to have the best experience. Collectively, this was one of the best assembled support staff we have been exposed to in our many travels in the USA or around the world. We did not use the pool area or the SPA. But both looked first-rate. If we ever returned to the Kaikoura area, we would definitely stay here again. If you can swing the higher pricing, definitely stay in a treehouse. Thanks to Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses for delivering a very memorable experience.

We had a “wow” moment when we entered our treehouse… complete with two panoramic windows, our room was spacious and extremely well appointed with a superb attention to detail - shower & free standing bath, vast array of additional toiletries, coffee/tea making facilities with freshly baked cookies and a complimentary half bottle of wine (daily room service with fresh towels & top-up of beverages & cookies). We couldn’t quite believe the privileged scenes - the Pacific Ocean on one side, and the mountain range from the other with herds of majestic deer in the foreground. The whole site is well managed, with an olive tree plantation, and a vegetable garden with salads & herbs used in the breakfasts & dinners. There is also a swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses is roughly 15 minutes drive from Kaikoura, where there are a few shops, cafes & information centres as well as ‘the Peninsula’ where seals can be found (in season).

Amazing accommodations with beautiful views, wonderful food and fantastic hospitality! We stayed in two of the treehouses. Not many stairs, but high enough for beautiful views of both the countryside and the ocean. The rooms were spacious and comfortable with great amenities including a cozy seating area with a fireplace. Both breakfast and dinner were included, and were beautifully presented and delicious using so many ingredients from their own farm. Lots of great cocktail options and a nice area to enjoy drinks before dinner. We also enjoyed the pool, hot tub and sauna. Close enough to Kaikoura to enjoy all the activities there, yet unique and special. One of our favorite stays in NZ!!

What a fantastic experience we had staying at the Hapuku. Our room was in the lodge looking over the pool and towards the spectacular mountains. The room was perfect. We'll maintained clean and functional. They have thought of small things to make the guests stay more pleasant. The mineral pool was lovely. Not hot but great especially for some laps. We enjoyed the complementary bikes and a nice walk around the property and to the beach. The food was next level. I could not fault it. I have left the best till last the staff. They were so helpful and their attention to detail was appreciated. Such a fantastic weekend. Thankyou.