Matai Lodge, Whataroa

Glenice & Jim Purcell

Whataroa, South Westland, New Zealand
Phone: 0064 3 7534156, or 0800 787235 (Inside NZ), or 0064 21 395068 (Mobile), Fax: 0064 753 4156
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Type of Accommodation Farmstay
Rating 9.7 out of 10
Directions - Nearest Town Franz Josef
Tariff - 2 people in 1 room $150 - $180 (NZD)
Tariff - 1 person $120 (NZD)
Tariff - Children Half price
Tariff - Dinner $40 (NZD) /per person
Breakfast Full
Restrictions No smoking inside
Beds 1 King/Twin , 1 King , 2 Single , Total 3 bedrooms , King 2/ twin1
Bathrooms 1 Ensuite , 1 Private
Associations, Awards & Ratings @home New Zealand
Languages Spoken English, Japanese
Facilities and Features Wireless Internet
Pets/Children Children welcome
 

When your coming to the Glaciers, walk in the world heritage park or visit the White Heron Bird Sanctuary we warmly welcome you to share our spacious home, this tranquil rural valley retreat. 20 minutes from Franz Josef Glacier. Upstairs is a suite of 2 bedrooms, conservatory and private bathroom. Downstairs a king-size ensuite. You're welcome to join us for a home-cooked dinner with NZ wines. Our motto is: A stranger is a friend we have yet to meet. Glenice speaks Japanese, is a keen golfer, and has taught felting, weaving and spinning in Japan.

Guest Reviews

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Matai Lodge 9.7 10 12
  Rating Date Reviewed
Wayne
Very beautiful location on farm with very couteous host and great breakfast.
9.0 10
June 2009
Jim Enters & Echo Lieng
Clean , well-equipped rooms and excellent beds/matrasses. Great breakfast and an excellent dinner with New Zealand wine. Glenice is an excellent host and goes out of her way to make her guests feel at home while providing information on things to do/see.
10.0 10
March 2007
Gerlach Family
Wonderfull
10.0 10
January 2007
M & G Marquarat
Absolutely fantastic
10.0 10
January 2007
Roderick & Veronica Robinson
Second visit, part of the Purcell family were visiting and we were drawn willingly into the welcoming atmosphere. The quintissential NZ experiance - naturalness and lots of laughter. We would have scored a perfect 10 if the loo had had a private door to our en suite. We knew from our previous visit it didnt and what the hell
9.0 10
January 2006
J Doe
It was wonderful. Great food and hospitality. Could not be beaten.
10.0 10
February 2005
J Katz
A beautiful farm run by wonderful people. Thank you so much.
10.0 10
February 2005
G Marcham
Fantastic local knowledge.
9.0 10
February 2005
J Anderson
Wonderful couple, tucker and scenery.
10.0 10
February 2005
R&B Melzer.
Everything was positive. The room, the meals, the beds, the cleanliness, everything was perfect. A great location for a farmstay. The hosts really tried to help in any way.
10.0 10
February 2005
Diana Flint
Very professional and welcoming B&B hosts. We stayed 2 nights - helpful in putting us in touch with Mt Cook Air etc. Ver high standard of bedroom and privacy too.
9.0 10
January 2005
H.D Sylvester
Delightful Hosts in Lovely Farm Stay location. nothing too much trouble. A place which has high recommendation.
10.0 10
January 2005