Kinloch Manor & Villas

We had a lovely visit. The architecture and views are second to none. The staff were very hospitable and the food was great. This was a top 10 experience for us. I’d highly recommend. The villa we stayed in was private, well apportioned and have incredible views.

If you are looking for luxury accommodation in the Waikato region, look no further. Kinloch Manor and Villas are the stand-out premium accommodation in the region and a list topper nation-wide. Award winning architecture, World-class facilities with one of NZs best golf courses, This is a must for any premium corporate function or luxury get-away. I cannot recommend the team and the venue enough at Kinloch, truly another level of hospitality. Thanks from the Sentinel homes Counties team!

Amazing accommodation, 3rd time staying now. Food was incredible as always. Accommodation was super warm - awesome having the ability to put the fire on. Golf was incredible - staff were accommodation, easy to deal with and made the stay epic

Posting my letter to John Sax the owner which received no response from anyone at the company. Decided for yourself. No staff and no other guests made for a very bazaar experience at this resort. Hello John, My wife and I had a stay at your property in Kinloch last week. Both front desk attendant as well as the chef were very kind and accommodating. However, I must let you know that having no staff beyond the two of them was quite a surprise for such a property with luxury aspirations. We were left to load and unload our luggage from our car to the room ourselves, did not receive any turndown service our first evening and our room was never restocked with even water after our check in. While your property was breath taking in location and view and the structures and rooms are quite beautiful, it was not particularly clean, the service fell well short of our expectation or our experience in similar resorts with your price and positioning. Having the person who checks you in and out of the resort be the same person tending the bar and clearing dishes is awkward for the guest and reflects poorly on the owner for understaffing and not taking proper measures for a positive guest experience. I hope you accept our comments in the spirit of transparency and accountability. Regards,

We stayed here two nights and didn't want to leave. From beginning to end the service and hospitality were over the top! Jeff, Sandy, Tom and Jo looked after our every need. The dinner and breakfasts were delicious with great service from Annie and Katie. And then the villas! Just spacious and beautiful with deck to enjoy the summer sun and views. We'll be back for sure!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kinloch for three nights. We played 2 full rounds and 9 holes on the final morning, we also played nearby at Wairakei which is stunning. We were the only guests staying which was a bit unexpected but having an international level golf course to ourselves more than made up for it. The fairways and greens were like velvet, the most beautiful course we’ve played (albeit challenging!). The room was large and spacious, permanent containers for hair/shampoo/body wash would be a suggestion over plastic pump bottles (and a spa menu in room as I forgot this was available). The stunning food for every meal and service were fantastic, we enjoyed every dish, thanks to the chef, Jo and Sandy from the lodge. Tom and John from the golf course were so accommodating and awesome, nothing was a problem so thank you. We can’t wait to come back! Monique & Steve

As a full-time travel writer for 30 years I'm not easily impressed but the rooms-- both public and private-- at Kinloch Lodge were among the poshest, most original, and most thoughtful I've seen. And the food was spectacular.

John, the Owner, also owns Treetops. Both facilities have a reputation for “high-end” New Zealand lodges. We stayed at Kinloch five nights. The price is high, the services next to zero, although Harry, the manager, is a nice fellow and works hard. The chef was excellent. Our room was ok but certainly not worth the price. A feeling of a ghost town One afternoon we drove over to Treetops. A nice place. The “Manager” is a graduate of Alabama, there temporarily and very honest about there being no help. We waited 30 minutes between courses. John may have been successful in the land development business but has zero ability to invest in the appropriate staff supposedly available for the price being charged. A competitor, Wharekauhau, is the opposite. Price higher but service even higher.

We played Golf on the magnificent Course and then followed that up with a fabulous Degustation Menu at the Manor. The staff were super friendly and we felt at home from the moment we walked through the front door and met Lynn. Kinloch exceeded every expectation we had, and the standard of both the villas and the entire property was sleek and well run. We will definitely come back.