Kinloch Manor & Villas

Incredible architecture and gourmet experience, even if you're not a golfer it's not to be missed. The lodge staff was excellent and attentive the food was amazing. Being a week day we had the entire golf course to ourselves which was a real treat. If i could rate this 6 stars I would. We will be back.

We had a lovely visit. The architecture and views are second to none. The staff were very hospitable and the food was great. This was a top 10 experience for us. I’d highly recommend. The villa we stayed in was private, well apportioned and have incredible views.

Amazing accommodation, 3rd time staying now. Food was incredible as always. Accommodation was super warm - awesome having the ability to put the fire on. Golf was incredible - staff were accommodation, easy to deal with and made the stay epic

Posting my letter to John Sax the owner which received no response from anyone at the company. Decided for yourself. No staff and no other guests made for a very bazaar experience at this resort. Hello John, My wife and I had a stay at your property in Kinloch last week. Both front desk attendant as well as the chef were very kind and accommodating. However, I must let you know that having no staff beyond the two of them was quite a surprise for such a property with luxury aspirations. We were left to load and unload our luggage from our car to the room ourselves, did not receive any turndown service our first evening and our room was never restocked with even water after our check in. While your property was breath taking in location and view and the structures and rooms are quite beautiful, it was not particularly clean, the service fell well short of our expectation or our experience in similar resorts with your price and positioning. Having the person who checks you in and out of the resort be the same person tending the bar and clearing dishes is awkward for the guest and reflects poorly on the owner for understaffing and not taking proper measures for a positive guest experience. I hope you accept our comments in the spirit of transparency and accountability. Regards,

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kinloch for three nights. We played 2 full rounds and 9 holes on the final morning, we also played nearby at Wairakei which is stunning. We were the only guests staying which was a bit unexpected but having an international level golf course to ourselves more than made up for it. The fairways and greens were like velvet, the most beautiful course we’ve played (albeit challenging!). The room was large and spacious, permanent containers for hair/shampoo/body wash would be a suggestion over plastic pump bottles (and a spa menu in room as I forgot this was available). The stunning food for every meal and service were fantastic, we enjoyed every dish, thanks to the chef, Jo and Sandy from the lodge. Tom and John from the golf course were so accommodating and awesome, nothing was a problem so thank you. We can’t wait to come back! Monique & Steve

As a full-time travel writer for 30 years I'm not easily impressed but the rooms-- both public and private-- at Kinloch Lodge were among the poshest, most original, and most thoughtful I've seen. And the food was spectacular.