Lupton Lodge

A pretty, traditional lodge in a lovely rural setting with beautiful beaches nearby. The lodge has a pretty garden and even a pool that we only noticed the last morning. Host Dave was very nice and helpful, prompt in all communication and we felt welcome. Breakfast was very good and my gluten-free diet was noted, which I really appreciate as that isn’t nearly always clear. Our room was very spacious, had french doors and a view to a medow. Closeby Whangarei is a nice little town for a stroll, the interesting Hundertwasser gallery and even a visit to a waterfall.

The outdoor terrace and garden furniture of the barn would benefit of some gentle touches.

The room was so pleasant & was exactly the images I saw online. This place would be extra lovely in summer when you could enjoy the outdoors. Set on an estate the accommodation looks like a converted barn. I spent 2 nights in the lower apartment. Bed & pillows were comfy! I knew breakfast was included but didn't expect a continental + cooked ... loved the cooked breakfast of eggs & bacon. Def intend to stay here again if I'm in Whangarei again.

The room & space which creates space to chill, to make basic food with a microwave & kitchenette, to work at a desk. The cooked breakfast.

It was a big spacious Room, nice Bed, Kitchen area and big bathroom. Everything was clean. There was a fridge and an outdoor dining area with a grill. It was very clean and everything was perfectly prepared (we booked 1 hour before we arrived and it was already late afternoon) - we got recommodations for vegetarian food nearby, the breakfast was absolutely fine and suitable for vegetarians (they even changed a few things for my husband with allergies); The Host was super sweet and very friendly

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first impression was really well explained and good. more activities to do specially after come from busy day. room are well arrange and clean.

there were nothing don't like because every thing there for any person come to stay. breakfast was really good and you can choose from three choices. that was really amazing thing to do for your customers.

We were very well looked after in this lovely location. Really appreciated the peaceful location and the luxurious room. The bifold windows in the enormous bathroom were novel. Lovely having cotton sheets and bathrobes. The pool table was fun. Breakfast was delicious. Huge thank you!!

The location was a quiet rural area not far from the Whangarei City. The breakfast was fantastic and the bathroom was large with a walk in shower and was very clean. Would stay there again.

Due to me having a broken leg which i didn't tell the hosts it was a little difficult getting up the stairs however the host bought my dinner up to me so that was a bonus. Dinner was large and value for the money.

The breakfast included in the package was really very, very good as was the evening meal that we elected to take. The meals were generous, prepared to a high standard and there was very kind consideration for one of our group who had coeliac dietary needs. The option for purchase of drinks in house was also well received at friendly prices.

Andy was an exceptional host who served an excellent breakfast and dinner -- we would recommend ordering dinner. The facilities more than met our expectations while the location was stunning, set amid an orchard in a historic area of Whangarei Heads with its volcanic stone walls and rustic fences. We only wish that we could have stayed longer.

The breakfast was excellent and a highlight of our trip. It was great to be able to eat at the same location. The lodge was lovely. It felt far more relaxed and homely than staying at a hotel or motel.

Lots of buffering when we tried to cast the rugby to the tv but it did improve after a while.

I am a 2 Hatted Chef de Cuisine by trade, believe me, that was one hell of a breakfast. A highlight for me of my stay. Beautifully cooked omelet, like an actual proper folded French omelet, toast, and we're not talking crap generic brand toast either, but good quality toast. There were spreads, a lovely granola, freshly squeezed juice, yoghurt, fresh fruit. It was the works, and it was a hell of a lot better than your usual breakfasts at most hotels. As a chef, I appreciate the attention to detail and effort not to be generic. Oh and I asked for my breakfast at a specific time and it arrived exactly at that time. Spot on. Room was really spacious, warm with a great Heat Pump, clean, quiet and a good comfy bed for a good nights sleep. Another Highlight was the Shower, seriously it was like a fire Hose, really, really good pressure. I love a good shower. Nice waking up to the birds in the morning. Taking Covid seriously, contactless payment, delivery of breakfast and sanitizer in the room for my convenience, face mask on staff, these people do it right and do it well. Some many good things to say.

Nothing, it was great.