We had seen photographs of the location, and browsed the recent award winning book but were still not prepared for the spectacular scenery viewed both from the window of our room (see photo) and from the surrounding mountain hikes and activities undertaken on our recent five day stay. It reminded us a little of a trip to Explora in the... More

Beautiful views, very friendly staff and excellent chefs. Loved the way we were introduced to the chefs in the kitchen on our arrival and were invited to bob in at anytime. The food was excellent, although fourteen guests dining on one table was not ideal, fine while there was only six or so. However the bedrooms were very ordinary, not... More

Great chef, brilliant food, a comfortable bed and a major view. Lake Wanaka is so much better than Queenstown, and Whare Kea has a premium location. A morning walk on the lakeside path below the chalet is a reward in itself. Although it’s a lodge it feels like a private house. The suites are really only large rooms, and the... More

The location in the main attraction - awesome mountains surrounds and first class skiing nearby, particularly heliskiing - but Whare Kea is also in a class of its own when it comes to comfort and service, particularly the incomparable meals prepared by the Chef.

We (me, my wife, our 12 year old daughter and her friend) stayed in this hotel for three nights from 7 to 10 July, 2011. To be honest, it was an extraordinary experience. We were the only guests at the time and it was as if we were staying in our own home but being waited on hand and foot... More

During our three weeks vacations this sapcious 6 ****** Hotel was together with the Split apple retreat simply the best. Charming service angles are always taking care of you. We stayed alone in ths wonderfull lodge, extra for us the cook came in and served us one michelin star quality food. Gorgeous, unfortunately we have not seen something like this... More

My s/o and I spent a little over three weeks driving across New Zealand. We stayed at many of the premier lodges in the country, and Whare Kea was one of our favorites. Heck, maybe just our favorite. First, there's the great location. We just adored Wanaka. A beautiful and very charming town on the lake with gorgeous trees and... More

The heli picked us up from the lawn in front of our suite on our wedding day! The staff added magic to our wedding day and honeymoon by making our stay at Whare Kea Lodge perfect. They are so warm, friendly and helpful you never want to leave. They are extremely thoughtful and proactive in their care. The Lodge is... More

Whare Kea is a beautiful 6 room lodge, designed with flawless taste. The location is to die for, on the shores of Lake Wanaka with beautiful water and mountain vistas. The rooms are very stylish and comfortable with a most enjoyable balcony, a very generous walk in closet and a large bathroom. The social areas are beautifully appointed in a... More