Kinloch Reviews

Read what people are saying about their time at Kinloch Lodge.

Lovely way to unwind for two nights after we finished the routeburn. Lovely staff – amazing food if you feel like dining in the restaurant! We also cooked for ourselves one night in the well appointed kitchen. The hot tub was a huge bonus and you simply cannot beat the views!!

Meg, April 2023Google

Could not more highly recommend, extremely well positioned in every way – From the values of restoring nature, to the positive vibe the staff/owners exude – this perfectly located retreat style accommodation offers an experience that caters to every budget. All while leaving the you with the feeling you have been a part of something that is making the world a better place. Also for the vege lovers, the plant based options on the menu are world class, the vegan cheese cake was mind blowing

Nick, March 2023Google

The best breakfast I’ve had in all of New Zealand, and we’re from Melbourne so we are pretty serious about our brunch 😂 The property was absolutely stunning and the hosts were very friendly! The Netflix projector was a lovely touch. The view out of the large glass in front of the bed was something out of a postcard. It was incredible to watch the colours near the lake and the mountains change through the day, then to look at the stars. Special shout-out to Holly the dog, the most adorable assistant to the owners. We’ll definitely be back here!

sachinees2022, Aus, Nov 2022Tripadvisor

The Heritage Lodge rooms are elegant. The shared baths are modern and better than what you have at home. Mattress is superb. The lounge in the Heritage Lodge is stately.

Don’t confuse the Lodge with the backpacker accommodations next door. Those are basic, but with the cleanest common areas we saw anywhere in NZ. The Lodge is where you want to stay for a luxury experience.

This place is worth the 10-minute drive down an unpaved road.

Note the strict refund policy, which minimizes staff time and helps the Lodge keep its rates very low for the quality you receive. The price is outstanding for what you get.

nsxFT, May 2023Tripadvisor

A great little gem hidden away off the beaten track but well worth it. Family run business and very friendly and accommodating host. Can’t rave and rate it any more then say it’s a must stay. I stayed in winter but definitely will return for another stay in the warmer weather to explore the area more.

GARH21, UK, June 2023Tripadvisor

A hidden gem. Wow! I worked remotely (WiFi included) at kinloch for a week in January (the WiFi was good enough for work calls!) and I can’t recommend it enough. The surrounding scenery is breathtaking with mountains all around. I enjoyed morning dips in the lake and jacuzzi dips in the evening. The space has shared kitchen and lounge with lots of fridge space. The owners and two resident dogs are delightful and made me feel very welcomed. Make sure you try breakfast and dinner since the home cooked food there is really excellent with locally sourced ingredients. I also enjoyed yoga and meditation in the yurt with brilliant lessons given by a trained yoga teacher staff member. Down the road about 5 mins drive or 20 mins walk towards greenstone there is an amazing swim and fire spot, there are also great day walks nearby. It’s a perfect base for routeburn and greenstone. I am so grateful to have found this spot. It was the highlight of my trip around the south Island. Thank you so much for having me and I will be back to work remotely at some point!

Iestyn E, March 2022Google