Ngati Ruanui Mountain Lodge

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ngati Ruanui Mountain Lodge in Stratford offers family rooms with private bathrooms, spa baths, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves European cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambiance. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, picnic area, and live music. Location and Attractions: Located 15 mi from Hollard Gardens and 35 mi from New Plymouth Airport, the lodge offers walking tours and hiking activities. Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent restaurant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Shirley
New Zealand New Zealand
“Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely meal. Room clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our time there. Did some very enjoyable walks 😊”
Haley
United States United States
“Everyone here was very friendly and welcoming! This lodge is in a beautiful location near hiking.”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for exploring Mt Taranaki. Staff were friendly, food was excellent”
Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“The rooms are excellent, modern and comfortable. The restaurant serves very tasty well presented food and the staff could not have been more helpfull.”
Bethann
United States United States
“Loved the location! The staff was accommodating and extremely friendly. The food at the restaurant was excellent. I have coeliac disease and the staff paid strict attention to my allergies. Food was delicious! The spa bath tub was a extra plus!”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Was very well presented, fantastic location. Good facilities, spa bath!!!”
Elisabeth
United States United States
“The staff was extremely helpful and courteous. They met our every need and when we asked for extra things, they were very quickly accommodating. It was excellent in every way.”
Kathryn
United States United States
“Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food - especially the steak and dessert. Since they were closed on my checkout date, they provided me with a delicious continental breakfast. Wonderful location for local hiking, with a trailhead...”
Szonja
United States United States
“This is a beautiful location right on the mountain, very close to hiking trails. The staff was the most helpful with us, they helped us with having a late dinner (very delicious), suggested the best places with maps and everyone was very positive....”
Tatjana
United States United States
“What a lovely place, very scenic and comfortable. The perfect mountain getaway. We even enjoyed a spectacular sunrise from a viewing platform (just a couple of minutes drive from the property, worth getting up early). The staff is also extremely...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Mountain Lodge Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Ngati Ruanui Mountain Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 30 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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