Six of us spent 6 days sea kayaking the Malborough Sounds. We stayed with Russell and Sharon the night before we left and the night we returned. We were all extremely appreciative of the hospitality shown. Russell and Sharon went out of their way to help us. Russell transported our equipment down to the marina. When we returned, they allowed... More

Echo Lodge has got to be one of the best B&B accommodations that we have ever stayed in and nothing was too much trouble for Sharon and Russell. The room was very comfortable indeed and the breakfast superb. We had originally planned to cross from the North Island to the South Island on the Saturday, but due to bad weather... More

We had an overnight stay at the Echo lodge due to the ferry being cancelled.Sharon and Russell made us feel very welcomed, The room was lovely and the breakfast was very good espically sharon's homemade muffins and jam.The location was handy for catching the ferry as Russell who very kindly dropped us off.All together it was a very enjoyable stay... More

Excellent room, very friendly proprietors. Breakfast was excellent with freshly baked apricot and almond muffins still warm, home made jams and fresh fruit. they really made you feel at home

Staying with Sharon and Russell made our trip just perfect. They are wonderful hosts and make you feel part of their family. Our room was lovely and the lounge and dining room very spacious.They were always on hand and gave us so much local information we also enjoyed chatting with them over very good breakfasts. We were sad to move... More

we planed to stay 1 night and ended up staying 4 nights.sharon and russel are born host one feels at home from the first moment.wunderfull rooms and puplic rooms in a perfect location.super berakfast and always either sharon or russel to give tips and to talk about. naturally the area also iks so great that one can spend a couple... More

My family stay here already 2 times. Very clean renovated rooms with shower, toilet and big new TV; Home-made tasty breakfast in the big cozy hall with fire-place; free wireless internet; close to the shops and ferry. The owners could bring you to or from Ferry if necessary. Increadibly friendly pleasent atmospher. Thank you very much!

Sharon & Russell are welcoming & informative & are great hosts. We had a beautiful room at the front of the house with a big comfy bed & lovely bed linen & a spacious bathroom. Breakfasts were great & as we were last to have breakfast, Sharon kindly packed us off with some of her muffins to snack on during... More

From the moment I was greeted by Sharon, who met me at the ferry, and then by her husband, Rusell, when we arrived at Echo Lodge, I knew that I was in the company of some very special people. The care that they have put into creating a wonderful holiday encounter is a true reflection of them; the home is... More