Guests Reviews.

February 2020

​There have been sooo many wonderful reviews and comments from our lovely guests and we have been so busy I haven't had time to update this :)


Thank you for a lovely stay in breathtaking nature.  The lodge is so comfortable and welcoming.  Fantastic Coromandel hiking and hospitality!
Julia and Adrian (April 2019) - Hong Kong

What a wonderful home you have!  The comfortable room and breakfast made our stay so pleasant especially with challenges of motor cycling!  I would say we enjoyed visiting with you both the most.  Hugs to Bear - such a good dog.
Jim & Heather (Feb 2019) - Texas, USA

Thank you Karyn and Steve for a relaxing stay.  What a beautiful corner of the world to welcome in the New Year.  Thank you for making us feel at home.  Thank you also to Steve for guiding me to the top of the Pinnacles.  A great day and good company - thank you!  Please also thank Lester for the delicious fruit cake :)
Clare, Mark & Olive (Jan 2019) - South Melbourne

Thank you for your great hospitality and for showing us your fantastic spot.  Great to get the advice on where to go and nice to meet our first Kiwi!
Torben & Irene (Dec 2018) - Denmark

This has been a wonderful start to our NZ holiday!  Leaving Brisbane in a dust storm and arriving in your cool, moist green valley has been balm to the soul.  The hot tub looking over the valley and sipping a local champagne was heaven after the trip over from OZ.  We've loved the vegetation, bird life and position in a country atmosphere.  Thanks for making us so welcome and plying us with beautiful local products in the fridge.
Clarissa and Ian (Sept 2018) - Brisbane

Thank you for a fabulous stay, the surroundings are so beautiful and the accommodation is flawless.  Thanks for being such great hosts (including Bear!) and for sharing this piece of paradise with us.
Rachael & Keith (May 2018) - Auckland

Thank you for a great 2 nights.  Loved the house, views and surrounding area.  Really enjoyed the hot tub and great food.  Thank you.
Bridget & Mike (February 2018) - UK

Oh my goodness!  What a wonderful few days we have had.  Your generosity and hospitality has been overwhelming.  Your attention to detail and concern for our care has been much appreciated.  For the first time for months we have been truly able to relax.  Thank you.  The view, your wonderful meals and your warmth have made our stay very special.  We would love to come back.
Beverley & Carl (January 2018) - Auckland

This has been a wonderful retreat to restore mind and body.  Our conversations with you both have been invigorating, a breath of fresh air and enthusiasm and a great respite from the business that occupies too much of our lives.  Your food and hospitality have been amazing. Thank you.
Peter & Julia (January 2018) - Australia

Thank you for opening your home to us.  Yes your location is breathtaking and comfortable but your hospitality is above and beyond.  We were so taken back by your home grown product and attitude that nothing was a problem.  It is a memory that we will carry with us - especially making me a birthday cake.  We will be back.
Peter, Kim & Duke (November 2017) - Australia

Just a wee note to thank you both very much for giving us all a fantastic weekend.  Your place is absolutely stunning.  What a fantastic location!  You were both so welcoming and natural.  Made us feel very welcome.  You certainly went the extra mile taking the time to give Emily and Nicholas some extra experiences they otherwise would not have had.  We appreciate that very much.  You are both great hosts and have a wonderful product there. 
Glyn - Auckland (October 2017) - 3 Day Experience

It was so cool staying here, we had so much fun.  The meals were divine and it was lovely to sit in the spa pool.  I enjoyed doing quad biking and possum hunting with Steve as well as catching eels in the river and finding glow worms.
Emily - Auckland (October 2017) - 3 Day Experience

I had the most wonderful time here, with all the activities that me and Emily did with Steve.  All the meals were lovely.  Quad biking was fun for my first time and also going to look for possums and seeing one for the first time.
Nicholas - Auckland (October 2017) - 3 Day Experience

We have had the most spectacular break/holiday.  Lovely rooms and most scrumptious meals.  Steve and Karyn have mad us feel so welcome and it was like our home away from home - and extra bonus Karyn cooked us the most fabulous meals.  Nick and Emily had extra fun with their outings with Steve, and I know he has made extra memories of a lifetime with him.  We will be back.
Patrick, Melanie, Emily & Nicholas - Auckland (October 2017) - 3 Day Experience

Everything was perfect - we loved the accommodation, the hospitality, the view and the dog!  We hope to be back soon the scale the Pinnacles.  Thank you for a wonderful end to our NZ break.
Dashini & Sumil - Singapore (September 2017) 

Karyn & Steve - thanks so much for a great weekend.  Very comfortable & welcoming - New friends!!
Ray & Etty - Auckland/Brisbane (March 2017)

Beautiful place - wonderful hospitality - perfect :) 
Erik - Denmark (March 2017)

Lovely hosts - I will be back with my wife - she would love this.
Ron - Hawera, NZ (March 2017)

All just perfect.  Don't change a thing.  Great to find something so different so close to home.  We will be back.  Great massage too.
Peter & Rhonda - Hahei, NZ (March 2017)

We had a wonderful time, cherished the great views from this room, loved the breakfast and more than anything enjoyed your company - Karyn, Steve & Bear.  Thank you for being such great hosts.
Daniela & Alex - Christchurch, NZ (March 2017)

Arrived safely after driving thru floods in Thames to find this wonderful gem - Karyn & Steve gave us a great welcome and looked after us like Royalty.  Sadly couldn't walk the Pinnacles due to 400mm rainfall.  Adventure with Steve to cross flooded fords and witness road destruction to DOC Info Centre.  Snug and dry with great company - a wonderful stay.  Thank you.  Great alternative itinerary in Karangahake Gorge,  We will just have to come back.
Pippa & Allistair - Dumfries, Scotland (March 2017)

Beautiful place, people and time.  Thank you again.
Andy & Bek - Queensland, Australia (February 2017)

Absolutely amazing lodge in all ways - beautiful setting, great hospitality, delicious food, very comfortable and perfect location.  Will definitely recommend!
​Tamara - Luxembourg (February 2017)

Thank you for the great stay!
​Julie - Chicago - USA (February 2017)

Thank you Karyn & Steve for a wonderful time.  We felt truly welcomed and spoilt for food and fun!
​Pauline - Berlin/Nick -  Auckland (January 2017) - 3 Day experience

Wonderful surroundings, fabulous hospitality, we will definitely return soon to complete the Pinnacles.
​Tim & Toni - UK  (January 2017)

Excellent stay.  Very comfortable and so well looked after.
​Julie & Ian - Nottingham - UK  (January 2017)

Fantastic weekend in the countryside.  Kids bagged their first NZ Mountain - Pinnacles.  Lots of animals, great food and company and best of all 2 great nights of sleep.  Will definitely be back.  Thank you.
​Charlie, Fiona, Jessica & Sophie - Auckland  (January 2017)

Thanks Karyn & Steve our stay in your lodge has been everything we hoped for and more!  From the moment we arrived we have been truly spoilt with superb surroundings, quality food from an excellent cook, great hosting from both Karyn & Steve, a comfortable room with everything we need.  Mangotahi Lodge is 5 star in every way. Thanks again.
​Carole & David - Lancashire, UK (January 2017) - 3 Day experience
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A lovely environment, spectacular meals, that lovely hot tub after walking the Pinnacles - what lovely hosts!
​Louise - Auckland (November 2016)

Felt truly pampered.  Delicious food, fab accommodation and relaxing environment.  Awesome hosts!
​Sheryl - Auckland (November 2016)

​Wonderful hospitality, great conversation and inspiring stories along with the superb food and comfy bed.
​Linda - Auckland (November 2016)
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Feeling refreshed and relaxed after a few days here.  Karyn & Steve you are fantastic hosts.  Weather was perfect for our activities.  See you again.
​Vick and Doug - Rotorua (October 2016) - 3 Day experience

Wonderful hosts and accommodation.  Beautiful food, peaceful outlook and adventures aplenty.  Thanks for the fun and humour.
​Tim and Bev - Queenstown (October 2016) - 3 Day experience
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Fantastic weekend.  Very relaxing, restaurant quality food, awesome hosts.  Can't wait to get back to this tranquil place.
​Owen and Jo - Hamilton (April 2016)
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​We loved staying with you, it was great to stay again - nothing has changed. Nice fooood.
Hannah and Carolin - Germany (April 2016)

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