Stayed with a group at the lodge; It was very comfortable, with spacious rooms, and overlooks a beautiful bay. It's a good place to stay if there's a number of you going to Great Barrier Island. Meals served are not fancy, but adequate. Nice walk from here to the wharf. The place looks wonderful from the sea. Remains of the... More

We were first time visitors to The Barrier. Archie and Erica welcomed us and went out of their was to accomodate us and our fishing gear. We had beautifully cooked steak dinners. We had a nice time socializing with the locals in the Bar and the location is sensational with the waterfront right infront of you. I highly recommend The... More

It was our first time here and cannot understand what all the negative hype is about! May have been the previous hosts that were the problem as the new hosts were SO SO welcoming and professional. Archie and Erica (the new hosts) are doing a great job turning this place around and are a credit to the lodge. They accomadated... More

Upon arriving (late and hungry because of flight delays) we were welcomed warmly. The restaurant accommodated us and delivered delicious meals. The location in the bay is amazing, and at night we loved sitting on the deck watching the sun go down and the gannets diving. Would love to come back again.

We had our family reunion here-Our hosts Shane and Ange were more then welcome without being intrusive-one feature was the excellent food,another the outstanding location and most importantly they personlised our stay to fit in with our reunion. Highly recommended especially due to their personal touch!

What an amazing place to stay. The lodge is overlooks the harbour and is so peaceful. Shane and Ange were great hosts. The room was very clean and had a small kitchen which was a bonus. The beds are amazing! Breakfast was included and was more than adequate with cereal and toast. The restaurant offered a set menu dinner which... More

My husband Viv and I went to Gt barrier on a 2 day internet deal which included flights and accommodation at the lodge. We had a ball, Shane and Ange were great hosts, very friendly and helpful. Ange made us awesome meals. We enjoyed their company over a drink or two in the evenings along with the other guests, it... More

Shane and Ange made us very welcome. I would agree the rooms are not luxury but the deal was cheap and it is a remote island location so wasn't expecting 5*. As they have only taken over this year there were some teething problems such as matches but that was easily remedied by asking for some. The breakfast was basic... More

My partner and I stayed at Great Barrier Lodge in July this year. We bought an internet deal for 2 nights which incuded return flights from Auckland Airport, two nights accommodation at Great Barrier Lodge including breakfast both mornings and dinner on the Saturday night. We were staying Friday Saturday nights. We arrived in the morning and were told that... More