Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Beautiful grounds . Impressive and unique luxury treehouses to stay in . Great staff and service.

Beautiful well maintained great views lovely food friendly and helpful staff. Excellent service

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An outstanding lodge with friendly, knowledgeable staff, excellent food, unique treehouse accommodations, and an exquisite location that was a highlight of our NZ trip. The spa was lovely and professional. All in all, a beautiful retreat that we would not hesitate to visit again.

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We stayed in one of the tree houses this past February 2026 and had a wonderful experience. I had expected something more rustic, but it was actually very comfortable and thoughtfully designed. The setting is beautiful. From our tree house we could see deer and mountains in one direction, and the ocean and olive groves in the other. It really did feel like being up among the trees. Inside, everything was well done—the seating area, balcony, and even the small kitchenette. The bathroom was a highlight, especially the shower with a view. The bed was also extremely comfortable. The pool, hot tub, and sauna area were peaceful and a great place to unwind. We also enjoyed dinner at the restaurant and appreciated how accommodating they were with different dietary needs. One evening we did the stargazing experience, which I would definitely recommend. The staff were consistently warm and helpful. Lisa, in particular, stood out, but everyone we interacted with was lovely. Overall, this is a very unique property in a beautiful setting, and we’re really glad we stayed here.

Lovely setting, tremendous staff, fab food. Board games! Star gazing was excellent (love those chairs). Nothing too hard for staff.

Our room fridge wasn't working and, as our room was near the reception, there was a lot of noise.

We had a fabulous stay at the Hapuka Lodge, we wished we had booked it for longer! The staff was amazing! We had a delicious dinner as well. The tree house room was beautiful and we loved having a pool to swim in. We would definitely recommend staying there!

We stayed in a treehouse suite and it was very cool, like a suite on its own 30 feet up. We were on a backroads hiking trip and this was our last 2 nights. They definitely saved the best for last. Best service of the 11 hotels we have stayed at(including 3 Rosewoods). Food was excellent, nice spa.

Beautiful lodge, attentive staff, a real treat

Amazing all inclusive experience with super helpful and accommodating staff

The treehouse offers fantastic view both on the ocean and the mountains, the appartement is beautifully designed and decorated, the pool and spa area is superb and food was delicious. The staff is very friendly and caring about customers.

We got only unlucky with one bed in the twin bedroom with a damaged bed slats which made the sleep a bit uncomfortable.

Amazing staff, amazing rooms

I thought it was all magical - not a bad word to say about this wonderful place

EVERYTHING was excellent, but especially wanted to mention the food. It was absolutely exceptional!

We have been so incredibly lucky to travel the world and experience wonderful resorts. Without question, this resort is the absolute most wonderful place that we have ever stayed! This boutique hotel makes you feel like the only guests on site with the highest regard to service. From the front desk to the restaurant to the pool attendants, the service was exquisite. We absolutely loved our stay here. The tree houses are the most wonderful accommodations that we have ever been at….ever! We can’t wait to share this slice of heaven with everyone we know. Thank you for the most memorable and amazing experience!!

World class views, facilities, rooms, food, and most of all, staff! The setting is spectacular, with stunning Big Sur like Mountain views on one side of your room, ocean on another side. Excellent 104 degree stone hot tub, 94 degree lap pool in a green natural setting, sauna and spa. Breakfast and dinners included and top quality. Chefs were fantastic, even taking two lobsters we had bought on the drive down from Blenheim and cooking a dish to be added to our dinner. The bucolic property is full of birdsong, with sheep and deer grazing in the fields where resort trails will take you down to the ocean. Rooms were super modern and elegant, with automatic bidet toilets, automated shades, internet tv, fast WiFi, fireplaces, balconies, amenities. Staff was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating, always searching for ways proactively to improve the stay, add an amenity, arrange a booking. We will absolutely return, drawn to Kaikōura’s considerable attractions by this destination resort.

We stayed one night in the lodge during the state of emergency and fires in October. Emile and the team made the stay really special. We were actually a little sad the power came back on in the evening as a night with candles would have been awesome! The generator was running all the key elements when we got there and the cold beer and fantastic dinner were a nice relief from the rubbish weather. The room was huge and very comfortable and had direct access to the pool which Emile kindly got up and running quickly. Such a great experience under unusual circumstances!

Stunning to be up in the treehouses. Views were magnificent, and the room was well designed, attractive, and the fire and eady chairs looking up to the mountains were specially appreciated. The garden was also beautifully landscaped and maintained and our tour with Joe was so interesting and enjoyable.

Although the service and presentation of the dinner were first rate, we were a little disappointed with the mains. Day one was the ling with cabbage and gnocchi and all a bit pale, except for the crispy kale, so not very appetising. Day two was the venison, which was somewhat overwhelmed by the rendang curry sauce. We enjoyed all the other courses at dinner.

Great Place. 5 star meals. Wonderful staff. Great Views. Great Spa service. The room was lovely with a terrific view of the mountains. I highly recommend Hapuku Lodge

What a lovely experience. We stayed in a treehouse lodge and the room was absolutely lovely - very bright with a view of mountains on one side and beach the other. Very personal touch with home baked biscuits and very modern amenities. I would say there are a lot of stairs so having big heavy suitcases was a bit of a challenge but staff were very helpful to get them up. Staff were very friendly and kind, especially Abby who was very knowledgeable and Janet who was helpful. Dinner was spectacular, lovely food and very accommodating to halal preferences and breakfast was equally as nice. Very enjoyable stay, lovely location - wish I could have stayed longer.

Unbelievable experience, I can’t recommend it enough. An intimate setting where every detail is thought through and goes together perfectly. Staff go above and beyond to give you a wonderful, luxurious stay. The facilities are stunning, flawless tree houses, bird song throughout the property, delicious food catered for specific dietary requirements. A truly special place that if you are lucky enough to come to, you will not regret.

The treehouse was fantastic…unique accommodation that was brilliantly designed, comfortable and provided a great stay. The food was also exceptional, with good choices and great quality. We really appreciated the early breakfast on our last morning and opening the kitchen a half an hour early for us. The public facilities were top notch. The service from Janet and Mike was incredible and genuine, with Mike’s martini quite memorable. So, why not 5 star? There was a really strange manager-like person who seems clueless about hospitality. He fawned over the only other guest in the dining room one night, seated the other couple the second night, and came into the lounge twice while we were having pre-dinner cocktails and stared at us and left. But he didn’t have the common courtesy to introduce himself, welcome us, or see how our stay was. This creepiness and rudeness ruined an otherwise flawless stay.

Such a relaxing experience. Our family felt welcome since arrival and well taken care of throughout our stay. Every detail is taken care of and staff are very friendly. Food is amazing 👏 Service is beyond expectations. Facilities are lovely (spa hidden in the forest, mineral heated pool and cold plunge, veggies garden and nature walk trails) Thanks you Emile and everyone on the team.

Gorgeous property in charming surf area. Staff so kind.

This is a real treat - if you want to feel special even for one night this is the place - fabulous staff / food / surroundings and of course the TREE TOP room - stunning views from every window. For a technophobe - there may have been too many remotes in the room - but it was fun finding out what they all did !! We wish we could have stayed longer to make use of the many facilities available to guests - but we will be back in the winter to see that view with snow!

it felt like an African game reserve with absolute luxury. well worth a visit. this place is unique.

Both excellent

No complaints

To sit in the beautiful room overlooking the mountains and the deer herd was simply magical. It was raining but we still enjoyed just watching the deer. Bed was comfy and room was quiet (we were in a room upstairs in the main lodge). We appreciated the complementary wine, snacks and drinks. But the real hero is the chef. Our dinner was OUTSTANDING - a real culinary masterpiece. And I’m not a big breakfast enthusiast but the egg/hummus/toast combo ranks as one of my fave breakfasts ever. We hope to come back!

Hapuka Lodge & Treehouses is truly a unique place. The accommodations and common spaces are exceptional in appearance and cleanliness. The staff was wonderful and went above and beyond to assure our stay was enjoyable. We would, without reservation, recommend Hapuka Lodge!

This is pure luxury, such a beautiful location and the interior design and architecture was lovely. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The dining experience and food was very good. Unfortunately, we were only staying for one night and wish we had stayed longer to take advantage of all the great facilities.

Just perfect. We had tree house

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This is an A++ boutique lodge. We stayed for 3 nights in Treehouse #5. The treehouse accommodations were of the highest quality. Great views. Unique experience. Very comfortable and modern. Top-notch all around. Breakfast and dinner were included. The food was outstanding. Each dish was expertly presented, creative and the flavors exploded in your mouth. For dinner each night had a different menu. The dining experience is what I have come to expect from highly rated/reputable/renowned restaurants. Our meals were some of the best we have had in our many travels. Service was impeccable. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. You can tell that there was a lot of thought that went into creating a quiet, beautiful and natural landscape. The land around the property is amazing with a grove of olive trees in the back and large New Zealand deer in the front. The landscaping has been designed to attract certain birds. The sounds and sights of birds were ever-present (and very soothing). Finally, all of the staff we met (at check-in, check-out, dining or just on the grounds) deserve high marks for customer service. They all had great energy, pleasant personalities, and were very attentive. You could tell they wanted you to have the best experience. Collectively, this was one of the best assembled support staff we have been exposed to in our many travels in the USA or around the world. We did not use the pool area or the SPA. But both looked first-rate. If we ever returned to the Kaikoura area, we would definitely stay here again. If you can swing the higher pricing, definitely stay in a treehouse. Thanks to Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses for delivering a very memorable experience.

Absolutely unforgettable stay from start to finish. The staff were amazing, the grounds are unreal and the pool was divine. What a fantastic place, I wish it was closer to my home so I could come back regularly!

Beautiful property and loved seeing the deer outside our window. The room itself was a 10+. Bed was super comfortable and the shower was wonderful. As excellent as the property was the staff and food were really the standouts. From being greater by the staff at our car when we arrived, arranging for a last minute spa treatment, to arranging a Breakfast box when we left at 4:45am to head off to our Dolphin encounter the staff was amazing. Both the included Breakfast and Dinner were Fabulous! Wish we had time to try lunch as well. Definitely on our list when we visit again and would stay longer.

We had a “wow” moment when we entered our treehouse… complete with two panoramic windows, our room was spacious and extremely well appointed with a superb attention to detail - shower & free standing bath, vast array of additional toiletries, coffee/tea making facilities with freshly baked cookies and a complimentary half bottle of wine (daily room service with fresh towels & top-up of beverages & cookies). We couldn’t quite believe the privileged scenes - the Pacific Ocean on one side, and the mountain range from the other with herds of majestic deer in the foreground. The whole site is well managed, with an olive tree plantation, and a vegetable garden with salads & herbs used in the breakfasts & dinners. There is also a swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses is roughly 15 minutes drive from Kaikoura, where there are a few shops, cafes & information centres as well as ‘the Peninsula’ where seals can be found (in season).

We thoroughly enjoyed our luxury treehouse , with wonderful views across the fields where stags with magnificent antlers reside .the food was exceptionally good, as was the attention to detaivis a vis personal comforts and sevice, throughout. We highly recommend Hapuku .

Beautiful facility, great service. Every staff member we interacted with was super friendly and competent. The treehouses are *gorgeous* -- having a view out both sides, to the ocean and mountains, is stunning. Loved the walk out to the ocean in the morning -- short but lovely.

So many great little touches, for example automatic curtains, comprehensive bidet. Staff make your stay very personable. Well chosen wine pairings and a menu with plenty of local produce

Amazing accommodations with beautiful views, wonderful food and fantastic hospitality! We stayed in two of the treehouses. Not many stairs, but high enough for beautiful views of both the countryside and the ocean. The rooms were spacious and comfortable with great amenities including a cozy seating area with a fireplace. Both breakfast and dinner were included, and were beautifully presented and delicious using so many ingredients from their own farm. Lots of great cocktail options and a nice area to enjoy drinks before dinner. We also enjoyed the pool, hot tub and sauna. Close enough to Kaikoura to enjoy all the activities there, yet unique and special. One of our favorite stays in NZ!!

Everything

What a fantastic experience we had staying at the Hapuku. Our room was in the lodge looking over the pool and towards the spectacular mountains. The room was perfect. We'll maintained clean and functional. They have thought of small things to make the guests stay more pleasant. The mineral pool was lovely. Not hot but great especially for some laps. We enjoyed the complementary bikes and a nice walk around the property and to the beach. The food was next level. I could not fault it. I have left the best till last the staff. They were so helpful and their attention to detail was appreciated. Such a fantastic weekend. Thankyou.

What a beautiful lodge. Stunning setting surrounded by mountains, excellent food and a bonus of an outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi with views across the paddock of deer. Rooms are incredible with every mod con you could imagine, and an original Picasso in the Olive Lodge! Two nights at least is a must. There are some lovely walks in the area and the lodge is so nice you won’t want to leave.

Beautiful property in a wonderful spot. Could not fault it. Lodge suite was fantastic, and the amenities are tastefully done. Views of the ranges are spectacular and just a short walk to the coast. There are nice walks around the property and the staff were attentive and friendly.

For the first time in 15 years, my husband planned our anniversary get away and boy, is he allowed to do this again. He absolutely hit the jackpot in choosing Hapuku Lodge to mark the occassion. We stayed in the Kereru Tree House and I can not stop raving about it. The room was so well designed, presented and thought out. With a view to the ocean out one side and a view to the mountains out the other we were spoilt for choice as to which view to enjoy. The heated floor, toilet seat and the gas fire were luxurious with the weather being cool during our stay, but not too cool to experience a mineral swimming pool for the first time - the hype is real! We warmed up in the spa followed by a sauna and the only disappointment was that I didn't manage to find time for a soak in the bath. The food was devine, the flavours were exquisite and the attention to detail and presentation. I took considerable enjoyment in watching the chef plate up using chopsticks and enjoyed the care they put into each plate. If you're reading this and looking for someone to stay that for a special occassion or to simply treat yourself to a spot of luxury, don't look any further. I am a former travel agent who has travelled extensively and visited many hotels and resorts and Hapuku has to be a clear head above anywhere I've ever been before. Treat yourself, you will not be disappointed!

Beautiful room in a stunning location, great food in lovely restaurant and attentive staff. A wonderful choice for a special anniversary.

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Every bit of our stay was perfect. From the initial greeting through to the meals through to the spa, just perfect. We stayed in Treehouse 1 and was constantly blown away by the small touches. The staff were all wonderful and made an effort to know you by name. It was very quiet when we went so staff were multitasking. Rachel checked us in, gave us a tour, was one of our spa therapists (what she’s qualified to do! She wasn’t just helping out and giving it a go!), waited on our table and carried our luggage to our treehouse. She made our trip. She was so lovely, full of character and a very warm person to be around. We found the spa to be very good value compared to other 5* “resorts” and was a lovely personal experience. The food was incredible. One night I didn’t like either of the starter options and the chef went out of his way to make something different. Most nights I ate something I wouldn’t normally order and was blown away. If I was to think up some criticisms, our Japanese toilet didn’t work on all the other features, but it flushed perfectly and was lovely and toasty! Also the rooms Sky TV is a little outdated, but you don’t go there to watch TV. We would return in a heartbeat. We loved it and will recommend it to anyone who will listen.

Soooo disappointed 😞 For the first time a year ago it was very good, but this time it was so disappointment. we were expecting Michelin dishes, but the chef left and the students were cooking. the food was not tasty and the presentation was poor. Rice and vegetables overcooked Souses not tasty Duck hard to chew For that price people should have nice meal

Hapuku Lodge's tree house accommodations provide a truly magical and immersive experience in New Zealand's stunning coastal wilderness. Perched high among the treetops, these luxurious, sustainably-designed suites offer unparalleled views and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect with nature.

The view from our room was spectacular. The room was spacious, bed comfortable, shower great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Dinner and breakfast were delicious.The pillows were good especially the super soft one. Loved the Japanese style toilet. Heated pool and spa facilities available although not used by us this time.

We only stayed here 1 night but wish we spent more time here. Amazing food (the dinner is 100% worth it!), super friendly staff, beautiful views with deer right outside, comfortable bed, amazing amenities. Honestly one of the best hotels/lodges I have stayed at.

It was incredible!

Wonderful staff. Relaxed excellent service exceeded expectations & the food was the best we have enjoyed in New Zealand. Beautiful location between snow capped mountains and the sea.

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The rural, peaceful and beautiful setting. Incredible changing views of the landscape. The flavors produced in the kitchen for breakfast and especially dinner were outstanding. Great staff!

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Just fabulous- a great team, beautiful thoughtful space- swimming pool and joy to swim in

Beautiful room. Some interesting technology in the room! Lovely views and very comfortable. Food best we had in >6 weeks in NZ.

Everything !!!

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A fairy tale accommodation!! Exquisite detailing. Something out of this world!!

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We stayed in the lodge rather than the tree houses. Fantastic accommodation with wonderful attention to detail, and great facilities such as a large spa bath, gas fireplace. Breakfast and dinner were included, and these were excellent. Great views back towards the kaikoura range, and a 15 minute walk will get you down to the beach for more fabulous views. The Lodge arranged whale watching for us, and were very helpful in answering any queries we had. Would definitely stay again.

We felt that the experience for that price could have been a little more inclusive of extras, for eg, wine with dinner (having said that there was complimentary half bottle of wine and a couple of beers in the room, much appreciated!).

Acceptable

Customer service was exceptional, the panoramic views are amazing and the rooms are cosy. Loved the big bathroom and bath.

Dinner was a little bit disappointing, there were only two choices for each course when the website shows around 4/5 on their example menu, my pork belly was overcooked.

From the start to finish of our 3 nights stay, in one of the treehouses, the whole experience was exceptional in our travels around NZ over the last month. Friendly, kind interested and caring well beyond expectation. Rooms supremely comfortable, food varied each night and delicious. Breakfast and lunch offered with grace and pleasure also. Good place for quiet time but close to whale watching trips . Even its own helipad for trips to mountains and sea.! Don’t miss this gem.

everything! accommodation, food, atmosphere, staff, and the incredible surrounding!

having to leave

beautifully appointed tree house with stunning views. bed incredibly comfortable. staff very attentive, friendly yet discrete to ensure a restful stay. food outstanding.

amazing lication, design with the added beauty of watching the stags roaming around

fabulous place to stay with equally delicious food

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Breakfast and dinner are included in the rate, and the food was always beautifully presented, of high quality and nothing was too much trouble if changes were requested; local produce was featured and freshness evident; staff were welcoming and friendly, always happy to make your stay comfortable and pleasant; the tree house accommodation was spectacular, views to the sea, views to the snow covered mountains, all amenities provided, with fresh cookies daily and complimentary minibar with local produce - extra comfortable beds, lovely soft large robes to fit even larger people, a lovely large deep acrylic bath with supplied candles and a heated bathroom floor, smart curtaining to isolate bathroom area, bedroom area, an electric gas heater as well as reverse cycle air conditioner for heating - at times we were too warm, although outside was very cold especially at night. Modern facilities such as smart TV, smart toilet, smart lighting, etc., made the accommodation a joy to experience. No sensation of other guests at all. So private, and quiet. Watching the deer in the adjacent paddock running in the wind was entertaining, and watching the snow get lower over the few days we were there was nice.

Having to leave was sad. If I were to think of something that could be better it would be the shower head - I love the large rain type rather than the narrow nozzle head. And undercover parking outside or under the tree house might be nice too but not critical.

What I was most impressed with was that we arrived very late as a result of a delay with the Wellington - Picton Ferry. Having communicated with the team at Hapuku Lodge and knowing we weren't arriving to very late the team prepared a lovely anti pasto for our enjoyment upon arrival - most appreciated!