We travel to Cromwell monthly for business and can't say enough about the warm hospitality and excellent accommodation at Carrick Lodge. Rob & Joan go the extra mile to ensure we are well looked after each and every time, and there isn't a better accommodation or more convenient location in Cromwell. The rooms are spacious with up-to-date decor, plenty of windows and great views of the surrounding hills and all the amenities that make a home away from home - fully equipped kitchen, comfortable dining table and chairs, spacious and modern bathroom and very comfortable beds. With Wanaka and Queenstown only 45 mins away, Cromwell is a great central base for corporate travellers, as well as those touring Central Otago for the skifields and the wine country. Carrick Lodge does not disappoint.

We found the Carrick really marvellous. Rob was very hospitable and even lent us a DVD about the history of the flooding of the original town for a dam - very interesting and informative. Our room was self contained, large, comfortable and beautifully furnished - a cut above the usual motel (several cuts actually). We also had an outdoor area with lovely views to snow-capped mountains. The area is very scenic (as is the whole of the SI !) with lots of wine growing and with such lovely accommodation, we were really disappointed that we could only stay one night. Highly recommended.

We were offered excellent off season rates by the friendly staff in reception who gave us an excellent recommendation for a lunch venue (Mt Difficulty Winery). The rooms were very clean and roomy.

We were really happy when we arrived at this hotel with both it's location and the hotel itself. It was meant to be a one night stopover on our way to the Milford but if we had had the time we could have stayed a couple of days. Cromwell is a beautiful spot surrounded by water, wineries, restaurants and history. Our hosts were warm and the little touches they offered such as makeup remover clothes, fresh towels after we went out for dinner, choice of milk for coffee togetherwith plunger coffee were nice. We also had a great meal up at the Golden Gate pub with a selection of local wines. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.