Really enjoyed our stay in the original farm house on Omahau Downs. Despite the fact that the house itself is very old (unlike some of the other houses you can choose), there has been so much care put into decorating the interior and keeping it warm and cosy that it really is a very comfortable place to stay. The farm... More

We loved our two day stay. Sean makes a terrific breakfast with scones and muffins while at the same time he supplies a steady stream of interesting information. There are incredible views of Mt. Cook and the open fields from the rear deck. Our room was very comfortable and had farm related décor.

Absolutely outstanding accommodation. We stayed here for two nights in mid November, and it was just delightful. The old adage of not judging a book by its cover holds true here. The rooms felt like luxury with excellent bedding, bathroom amenities. Stunning views of the snowcapped peaks of the Mt. Cook range beyond a meadow and pasture. The common lounge... More

We decided to stay at Omahau Downs in a king room after spending a day at Mount Cook. It was the best place we stayed while in NZ and we regret only spending one night there. The rooms were well appointed and had an unobstructed view of Mount Cook. We enjoyed sitting on the porch, drinking wine, listening to the... More

We stayed for 4 nights in the lodge at Omahau Downs during a six week trip to New Zealand. It is a beautiful place to stay for a few days. The location is fantastic on the outskirts of Twizel with fabulous views of Mt Cook. The room we stayed in was impeccably clean and had plenty of space with a... More

Shaun told us how he and Nicola used to run a backpacker hostel but have now matured to this. So glad they did. We stayed two nights. There are three bedrooms in a sort of farm bungalow and they share a common kitchen and eating/sitting area. This was great because you could get your own light meal in the evening... More

We were not sure what to expect when we arrived at the farm, because the exterior is rustic and low key, but the B&B lodge where we stayed was superb. Our bedroom was spacious and simply furnished in a clean modern style, with interesting touches, and good bed linen, although the en-suite wet room might not be to everyone's liking.... More

This place was certainly the highlight of our NZ trip. Shaun and Nicola are two of the most hard-working and amazing hosts I've ever come across. The place is easy to locate, being across the main highway and right before main Twizel town. Shaun's got a big and lovely farm whose maintenance is impeccable. The view from the cottage is... More

Exactly as expected - which is good. Good level of service, friendly advice, down to earth host and a friendly dog. Advice from us, if you like Salmon buy it from the local farms before they shut at sunset (that obviously varies, so check the sun set for when you will be there). You can get other items of food... More