Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary

We absolutely loved our stay at Mahu Whenua. We were there for three nights as part of our honeymoon in NZ, and it was the most special hotel we have ever stayed at. Anna, Liz, Emily, Janet, Krita, Kira and everyone who works at Mahu went so above and beyond and truly made the experience. There are so many aspects to love about this special hotel. Its very small and has an intimate feel amongst the community of staff and other guests. Every night before dinner, all of the guests would gather for cocktails and canapes, and we met so many interesting travelers from all over the world. The rooms and the property are stunning. We stayed in the Weka suite which overlooked the incredible stables and horses, and the room was beautifully decorated and so comfortable. The property is massive. They have their own mountains and creeks and fields, and we had so much fun exploring it all on their electric bikes. They have done a great job honoring the native plants and animals, and we were so impressed by the teams commitment to sustainability. Finally, the service and the food were unbeatable. Every meal was absolutely amazing, and the crew of people working was so great. They were thoughtful and funny and went above and beyond in every way. The only thing we did not love was the additional activity add-ons. They were a bit overpriced for what they were, and the leaders were not as incredible as the core Mahu crew. We cannot recommend this hotel enough. We really hope to return again one day!
Apr 24th, 2023

This was the first stop on our honeymoon after our Queenstown elopement, and my husband and I both felt it was the best experience we've ever had, in terms of travel. The service was beyond excellent, the meals were high quality and delicious, and the landscape was breathtaking. The lodge itself was warm, comfortable, and welcoming. This was a special occasion splurge for us, and it was very worth it (the overall highlight of our trip to New Zealand). Our stay at Mahu Whenua made our honeymoon extra special. We can't wait to return, and for longer next time!
Apr 18th, 2023

We have traveled near and far to many magical destinations. Mahi Whenua our favorite. The home is stunning and wonderfully warm. The views are indescribable and pure magic. The adventures have you appreciating every moment and the staff makes you feel like you are the most special guest theyve every met. So nice, interesting, passionate and down to earth. Be sure to plan at least four days - although you will never want to leave.
Feb 15th, 2023

Dec 21st, 2022

Mahu Whenua melted our hearts. This place is just amazing, grand design, luxury and comfort with stunning views and real tranquility. It is the perfect place to escape and enjoy down time. The Mahu team made our stay very special, warming and welcoming. They were very attentive, but not intrusive and gave us all the space we needed. Emily was our chef for the last two days and absolutely spoilt us with her high quality restaurant meals. We would like to personally thank Shonagh and Emma for their outstanding service during our stay. It was a fabulous way to end our very busy New Zealand trip and we are hoping to spend more time at Mahu Whenua in the future.
Oct 27th, 2022