Matuka Luxury Lodge

5.0 star property
Adults-only lodge in Ben Ohau with bar/lounge and conference centre

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Front of property
32-inch TV with premium TV channels, books
Front of property
32-inch TV with premium TV channels, books
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds
Set amidst the serene surroundings of Lake Pukaki, Matuka Luxury Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with full breakfast and 9 holes of golf. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or explore the garden's natural beauty, while staying connected with high-speed WiFi. The lodge also features a library, coworking spaces for productivity enthusiasts.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes

Room options

Deluxe King Room with Spa Bath Ohau

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 48 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room with Spa Bath Benmore

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 48 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Bendhu

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 42 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Ostler

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 42 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bendhu King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ohau Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ostler King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Benmore Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
395 Glen Lyon Rd, Ben Ohau, 7999

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 14 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Lake Ohau - 25 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Matuka Luxury Lodge

When you stay at Matuka Luxury Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Pukaki. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and full breakfast daily. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Bike tour information
  • Free bikes nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference centre (1076 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike shuttle
  • Bike storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Bike parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Matuka Luxury Lodge Ben Ohau
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Frequently asked questions

Does Matuka Luxury Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Matuka Luxury Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Matuka Luxury Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Matuka Luxury Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Matuka Luxury Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Matuka Luxury Lodge and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for fishing and cycling. Additional recreation on-site includes helicopter/aeroplane tours. Matuka Luxury Lodge also has a garden.

Does Matuka Luxury Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

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Matuka Luxury Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and made to order, with many guests praising its quality and presentation. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had such a lovely, relaxing time at Matuka Lodge. Luxury accommodation with a family vibe, so friendly and welcoming. Everything was wonderful, highly recommend this gem!
Claire Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay and our host, Guy was top notch. Breakfast was made to order and delicious. It deserves a five star rating across the board. Thank you!
Bryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding stay. Mel made us feel like we were in our home away from home! Fantastic accommodations…
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A lovely place, the rooms are beautiful and well maintained, our room was on the banks of a small lake with a great view, Mel, the landlady, is nice and makes every effort to make you feel good.Very recommended!!
Ofer, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A great foundation for the nearby Mount Cook area as well as adjacent to the Pelennor Fields battle scene from LOTR The Return of the King. Delicious breakfast, easy parking, very clean, lovely area and spacious extremely comfortable rooms. Six stars!
Khushaal, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

So lovely, neat, tidy place with wonderful scenery from bedside and warm hospitality from Mel. It was heavenly place, can see so many stars with bare eyes and ducks are swimming in pond while having breakfast prepared lovingly by Mel. Must visit this place when visit Twizle.
hyunji, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A Little Slice of Heaven

This place was an absolute gem, as were the hosts. I felt like I'd come home. The property is stunning with mountain views and a duck pond. The room was lovely. The common area was cozy and a wonderful place to unwind. I only wish I stayed longer.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a wonderful surprise!!! This place was awesome. The staff, the bed, the views, couldn’t have been better. The hospitality was the BEST, we felt so welcomed!!! Thank you!
Garren, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

So quaint and secluded. A mini oasis. Mel was amazing. Hostess with the most-est. She suggested we do an early breakfast to get to Hooker Valley Trail early and she was so right for that! Rooms were immaculate. Refreshments and breakfast were immaculate. I wish we stayed more than 1 night.
Rose, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Extraordinary service and good accommodation

Great accommodation close to Twizel. Excellent breakfast - all home made. Rooms were spacious and bed extremely comfortable. Bathroom furniture could do with a refurb. The outstanding feature were the positive energies of the hosts (Libby and Geoff). Libby was so caring for all her guests and ensuring that they were maximising their experience of the area - nothing was too much trouble for her to try and organise or to suggest.
peter, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Not recommended for couple as lacks privacy nor families as too small! Only one long dining table for 10 and wonder how it qualifies as a lodge! Only 5 rooms and breakfast from 8 am to 9 am!!! No fridge nor even kettle plus! Checkout is at 10 am and a loud knock on the door to confirm; hardly hospitable act let alone service. Over priced at NZ$500 per nite! Expedia needs to update.
Kim Wah, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Guy was a wonderful host, made a great fruitcake. The honor bar was nice after a day of riding bicycle. A convenient location to the Alps to Ocean cycle trail with very clean accommodations and a great breakfast.
Stacey, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fay, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Trinh, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Yu Ran, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Ein perfekter Ort zum entspannen. Leider waren wir nur eine Nacht dort. Wäre gerne mindestens noch eine weitere Nacht geblieben. Mel ist super lieb, man fühlt sich sofort wie zu Hause.
Heike, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Una casa de campo sumamente acogedora

Una casa de campo sumamente acogedora. La propietaria, Mel, es muy hospitalaria. Habitaciones confortables con vista a un hermoso lago natural. Buen desayuno preparado según la preferencia personal del cliente
MARIO, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

バスタブのあるのが、ありがたかった。 B&Bなので、車で10分程の村へ行って.夕食を取れるようなレストランが2つしかないというのは、

10/10 Excellent

조용하고 완벽한 경험

신혼여행으로 방문했습니다. 시설,서비스 모두 완벽했고 특히 특유의 감성과 호스트의 응대가 탁월했습니다. 뉴질랜드 시골, 자연의 조용한 정취를 느끼고 싶은 분들 강력추천드립니다.
JINWOOK, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing lodge and lovely hosts. Highly recommend staying here. We stayed for 3 nights and the proximity to Mt Cook area was excellent (about 45 mins). The lodge was peaceful and included a lovely breakfast. Plenty of space to relax in the large lounge room in the lodge. There are a number of local places to eat dinner at (a short drive away).
Lindsay, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We only stayed one night but would have liked to stay longer. A very beautiful property, very spacious and wonderful hosts. The view of the stars at night in a specially prepared area was fantastic. the cooked breakfast in the morning was delicious. Also wine and beverages available at any time.
Kraig, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had the best time. Libby and Geoff are amazing hosts. Thank you both so much.

10/10 Excellent

8/10 Good

Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Yi Hua, 2-night trip