This is a beautiful property that overlooks both bays and the outside patio was a great place to hang out and relax. We enjoyed wine and discussion with other guests, and Kerry brought out home made dips and local cheeses for us to nibble on. The fresh flowers in the room was a classy touch as well. The rooms were... More

Having just left Pukematu Lodge yesterday, we just had to write a comment on this site as to just how well we were looked after. The property is in a super location and few hundred meters from the village centre offering fantastic views 360 degrees. When we arrived we were informed that the owner, Colwyn, was away on business and... More

IIt is some years since stayed at Pakematu Lodge. From making the booking arrangements to arriving and all during our stay, we were made to feel as if we were staying with good friends. The accommodation was wonderful and even after several years we still talk about Pakematu Lodge and our wonderful hosts. For any visitors to New Zealand our... More

Colwyn was our host at Pukematu Lodge, which is a beautiful 5 star Lodge.Both the room and food were excellent, and very relaxing. Colwyn gave us a very informative tour of Russell, and then a boat trip in the Bay Of Islands. We even caught a 20 pound King Fish ,which we had for dinner that night. The entire stay... More

We are a party of four adults spending five weeks in NZ - Pukematu Lodge was by far the best accommodation of our stay. Colwyn (and Mum!) were fantastic hosts - what a beautiful home and their welcome was outstanding. Fantastic views and mouthwatering breakfasts. Colwyn's knowledge of the area was spot on and he willingly arranged our dolphin trip.... More

We chose Pukematu Lodge for our wedding on Valentine's day last year. All I can say is that the website does not do it justice, we were totally blown away with the beauty of the place. We had booked the 3 suites for ourselves and our 2 children and their spouses, for 2 days, but none of us wanted to... More

Colwyn was an excellent host. From a warm welcome to catching King fish, it could not have been any better.

Pukematu Lodge was recommended by other travellers we met along our journey in New Zealand. As a result, we went to check out the lodge without reservations ... it was so gorgeous we stayed until Colwyn found us!! Luckily for us, he had a room available. Our stay with Colwyn was one of the highlights of our trip and we... More

We stayed on Pukematu at the start of our holiday to NZ and all wisjhed we could have stayed longer. Colwyn is a relaxred and attentitive host, who made our stay an absolute joy. We also spent a day out fishing with Colwyn on his boat. Colwyn was brilliant with our children, especially our 9yr old son, who he made... More