Robbert and Victor are the most accommodating, generous and entertaining guys. They were game enough to let us take over for the day of our wedding with 80-90 guests rolling in to enjoy the beautiful gardens. Super helpful with the planning and so good at keeping the busy mood light and fun. We (the happy couple) spent our first married... More

This is one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. Robbert and Victor have created a quiet, rural idyll by hard work and with very good taste. We stayed in the Barn, a large self-contained room over what will soon be the winery, on the track out past the luxury chicken run, the beehives to the newly planted... More

It was my daughter's dream to have her wedding at Retiro Park Lodge, having spend most of her childhood years in the Teal Valley. Although a first for Robert and Victor, they were enthusiastic, accommodating and so helpful in every way. The grounds were absolutely superb, the weather perfect and we picnicked in the gardens, finding shade under the mature... More

This was part of our special ruby wedding celebratory trip to NZ, Australia and Singapore and were we delighted that we managed to come to this charming place. The lodge itself and the gardens are beautiful and the warm and generous hospitality of our hosts, Robbert and Victor, is genuine and heart warming. Natural raconteurs, they wined, dined, and entertained... More

When a rock band set up for the week-end outside our window in Hokitika, we found Retiro Park on TripAdvisor and headed north. How were we to know it was to be the nicest B And B we had ever stayed in. Ever. Robbert and Victor are urbane, witty, and terribly amusing. Their tour of the property was one of... More

We escaped the kids for a night and made a last minute booking at Retiro Park Lodge. So much was great about this place. It is in a wonderfully peaceful rustic setting with lots of options for walks - I think they had something like 30 hectares of land around them. Wonderfully appointed room (we stayed in the Barn). The... More

Nothing short of wonderful! A stay at Retiro is more about the hosts than the property or accommodations, but the grounds are rustic and exquisite and the rooms extremely comfortable, clean and well stocked with ample amenities. Robbert and Victor are what make the lodge an extra special treat. They are hospitable, charming, funny and generous. On arrival we were... More

Robbert's and Victor's hospitality is the best we have encountered. They are truly wonderful hosts. We would both recommend having dinner at the lodge as Victor is a fantastic chef and cooks a marvellous dinner with most of the ingredients from their own vegetable garden - accompanied by the lodge's own wine. The rooms are very well furnished and have... More

Beautiful location, fabulous knowledgeable hosts (nothing was too much trouble for them).Thoroughly enjoyed and didnt want to leave! Thank you both (and the breakfasts were incredible!) Lovely having all the animals around as well..peaceful and quiet..the most beautiful green property with lush green stunning gardens. Thoroughly recommend going to stay. Thank you very much Robert and Victor, and all the... More