if there was such an award I would give it to Trevor and Kay they are fantastic hosts who make you welcome from the moment you pull up outside their beautiful home. You would be wise to book in for dinner as the food is delicious and the wine is free flowing ( thanks to Trevor who has a dislike... More

An absolute gem. Beautiful house with two stunning suites. Fabulous grounds and views. Kay and Trevor so welcoming, and great fun. Delicious breakfasts and dinners. Perfect More

We drove into the driveway and had no clue what we would find and when we came round the corner we saw the most beautiful home with a vineyard outside! Our room was very tasteful and clean. Trevor & Kay are great hosts and did everything to make our stay wonderful. We recommend staying for dinner-Kay is an excellent cook... More

Are you looking for comfort, delicious food,a glorious setting and true Kiwi hospitality? Then try Matahui Lodge. Trevor and Kay gave us a perfect relaxing four night stay which was the culmination of our month's tour in NZ. More

Kay and Trevor made us unbelievably welcome from the very first minute and the purpose-built accommodation is really top class, with beautiful views over the gardens to the bay and its wildlife. The food was wonderful, as was the wine. Staying at Matahui is something of a social event, as the neighbours are likely to drop in to share the... More

We have just held our wedding at Matahui Lodge and had a wonderful day. Kay and Trevor worked incredibly hard and we felt like nothing was a problem, they are both amazing hosts. We had a lot of fun and our guests all loved the lodge. It was the perfect setting for our day and the most relaxing place we... More

We are a very well travelled couple but of all the wonderful experiences we have had in New Zealand our stay at Matahui Lodge was the most perfect. From the moment you turn into Matahui's drive you are overwhelmed by the beautiful surroundings and drinking on the terrace there each evening added enchantment to our stay. Trevor and Kay are... More

Based on a recommendation we broke our trip between Napier and Auckland to stay over-night at Matahui-Lodge, unfortuneately it was only the one night. The accommodation, setting and hospitality provided by Trevor and Kay Mitchell exceeded expectations. It was one of those stop-overs that are memorable and we have no hesitation in recommending Matahui-Lodge to anyone looking for a very... More

Great hospitality from two very personable people, Kay and Trevor. The ultra-comfortable lodge is superbly located in a beautiful, tranquil setting, with birds all around. We stayed here for two nights in January and ate in the lodge on both evenings. The menu was virtually bespoke in terms of your own likes and dislikes and superbly cooked. Trevor is an... More