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Reviews of Cabot Lodge

5 out of 5
Cabot Lodge
268 Hillside-Manapouri Rd, Manapouri, Southland

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. One of our favorite places we visited while in NZ. Everything was perfect. There is not one thing I can think of that they can improve on. We will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Breidi on 1 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words James, it was such a pleasure to take care of you both and we look forward to welcoming you back with the family!

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Windermere

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to imagine a hotel with a better view and the staff is wonderful offering very personalized service. The little details are wonderful, like creating a custom itinerary, daily goodies basket, and even a gift when checking out. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Brad on 9 Jul 2023
Thank you so much Jorge for your kind words. We enjoyed taking care of you both so much, and we hope we can welcome you back again soon to explore more of Fiordland. Safe travels for the rest of your New Zealand adventure.

10/10 Excellent

Jui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Breidi on 22 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review Elizabeth, we look forward to taking care of you both again on your next travels, and hopefully we can put on some more sunshine for your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cabot Lodge best accommodation
Incredible accommodation, host hospitality, location, meals and refreshments. We could not fault anything with our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Breidi on 31 Mar 2022
Thank you so much Marty for your kind words. We absolutely loved hosting you both at the lodge and we can't wait to welcome you back to show off more of Fiordland!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Friday Harbor WA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabot Lodge is one of the finest hotels in the world. I say that as a frequent traveler to many different destinations. It's location is spectacular, overlooking Lake Manapouri in New Zealand. It is on the 2000 acre Cathedral Peaks Station that has 4500 heads of sheep, 1500 deer and 500 cattle (facts we learned touring the property with the extremely knowledgeable owner, Breidi, who with her husband, Brad, operate the lodge). Our suite was beautiful. The amenities were all luxurious. Brad's cooking is excellent (we had lamb for dinner). I can't recommend Cabot Lodge more highly. It's not only a great stay, it is also a fantastic experience. Being close to Doubtful Sound is only the icing on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Breidi on 30 Jan 2020
Susan, thank you so much for your lovely and thoughtful review. It is hugely appreciated and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cabot Lodge as much as we enjoyed looking after you. We certainly hope you will be back again to visit, as we have plenty more of the area to show you.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was truly excellent about our stay: the food, the accommodations, the service, and friendliness of the owners and staff. Through the years, we have stayed at a number of 5-star hotels. This stay was, by far, the best! I should also add that the views were truly breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Breidi on 9 Dec 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely words Katherine, we so appreciate it. We wish we could have given you better weather, but you certainly got to see Fiordland at its most wild! We hope you will be back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Breidi Alexander on 20 Sept 2019
Thank you so much for your review - we absolutely loved hosting you both and hope you will be back to visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views were breathtaking. Loved the food & being prepared in front of you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Breidi on 15 May 2019
Thank you so much for the kind words - much appreciated!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. Beautiful property. Faultless in all aspects
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Breidi on 17 Apr 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback - we really appreciate it and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay in this little slice of paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brad & Breidi made us feel at home...Amazing care by staff! Loved every moment of being there...Never had a better service anywhere....Going back there for sure! Highly recommend the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Breidi Alexander on 21 Feb 2019
Thank you so much for your kind words. We so love meeting wonderful people such as yourselves and we can't wait to host you again.

10/10 Excellent

Ariana&Court, Tequesta, Florida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for a night during our 2 week honeymoon in New Zealand and this was by far our favorite place we stayed! If we would have known just how awesome it was we would of definitely splurged and stayed an additional night. Breidi and Brad were fantastic hosts, from greeting us when we pulled in, making us feel at home, serving us delicious appetizers, wine, dinner, and breakfast, turn down service - everything! The property is absolutely stunning, and the farm tour was an unexpected bonus! This place blew us away. Rooms and views were outstanding, so clean and new! We really can't say enough good things about this place...it was magical. We HIGHLY recommend! If we ever return to NZ, we will most definitely be staying at the Cabot Lodge again. Thanks so much Breidi & Brad for such a memorable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Breidi and Brad on 3 Jan 2019
We absolutely loved having you both, and we're so thrilled you chose to spend part of your honeymoon with us! We hope to see you back in New Zealand for your anniversary :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view and well designed rooms with practicality, comfort and style in mind. The kitchen was well stocked with fruit and beverages and the breakfasts were made to order. The canapes in the evening were a special touch. Our hosts, Breidi and Brad, were very attentive to their guests needs and were able to provide valuable information on the area and its attractions. The daily farm activities were a bonus and helped us get a handle on one of New Zealand's biggest industries. We definitely recommend staying here if you want a unique and memorable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Brad on 22 Dec 2018
Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it, and couldn't be happier that you had a good experience with us.