Mahu Whenua

We had a fabulous few days staying here. The lodge and grounds are unbelievably beautiful. The staff was so helpful and kind and went out of their way to make sure we had a good time when another guest was being disruptive. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. We had seemingly endless vegan/vegetarian food options to enjoy at each meal. Aside from relaxing and taking in the views, there is also plenty to do on the property and we enjoyed a hike and ebike while there. We hope we get to return some time!

This was the first stop on our honeymoon after our Queenstown elopement, and my husband and I both felt it was the best experience we've ever had, in terms of travel. The service was beyond excellent, the meals were high quality and delicious, and the landscape was breathtaking. The lodge itself was warm, comfortable, and welcoming. This was a special occasion splurge for us, and it was very worth it (the overall highlight of our trip to New Zealand). Our stay at Mahu Whenua made our honeymoon extra special. We can't wait to return, and for longer next time!

We absolutely loved our stay at Mahu Whenua. We were there for three nights as part of our honeymoon in NZ, and it was the most special hotel we have ever stayed at. Anna, Liz, Emily, Janet, Krita, Kira and everyone who works at Mahu went so above and beyond and truly made the experience. There are so many aspects to love about this special hotel. It’s very small and has an intimate feel amongst the community of staff and other guests. Every night before dinner, all of the guests would gather for cocktails and canapes, and we met so many interesting travelers from all over the world. The rooms and the property are stunning. We stayed in the Weka suite which overlooked the incredible stables and horses, and the room was beautifully decorated and so comfortable. The property is massive. They have their own mountains and creeks and fields, and we had so much fun exploring it all on their electric bikes. They have done a great job honoring the native plants and animals, and we were so impressed by the team’s commitment to sustainability. Finally, the service and the food were unbeatable. Every meal was absolutely amazing, and the crew of people working was so great. They were thoughtful and funny and went above and beyond in every way. The only thing we did not love was the additional activity add-ons. They were a bit overpriced for what they were, and the leaders were not as incredible as the core Mahu crew. We cannot recommend this hotel enough. We really hope to return again one day!