Lupton Lodge is a short drive to Whangarei and all the shops and restaurants there, but is located in a quiet area. The grounds are large and give it a private feel. Our room was spacious. Head over to Lupton Lodge's website for tons of info to help you plan your stay. I found this very useful and the owner, Andy, is incredibly helpful and communication was great. Helped set up a diving trip. You can also have dinner at the Lodge (to be arranged beforehand) which we very much enjoyed.

Dinner was amazing! Andy, the host, is a great cook and also a very nice, helpful and friendly person. The breakfast which is included in the room price is excellent, nice choices.

This is not the property's fault as they dont mention it on their website, but I had made my booking thinking there was a swimming pool. There is one there, but it is not in use. The photos I was looking at were older ones, taken by guests. Just something to be aware of!

A pretty, traditional lodge in a lovely rural setting with beautiful beaches nearby. The lodge has a pretty garden and even a pool that we only noticed the last morning. Host Dave was very nice and helpful, prompt in all communication and we felt welcome. Breakfast was very good and my gluten-free diet was noted, which I really appreciate as that isn’t nearly always clear. Our room was very spacious, had french doors and a view to a medow. Closeby Whangarei is a nice little town for a stroll, the interesting Hundertwasser gallery and even a visit to a waterfall.

The outdoor terrace and garden furniture of the barn would benefit of some gentle touches.

The owner, Andy, was so welcoming and gave good information about the area. Breakfast the next morning with some made to order options was quite a treat. The property is set in a lovely and peaceful orchard - just a great respite at the end of a busy travel day. Close to both Tutukaka and Whaigarei, it was perfectly situated for exploring and for our dive trip the next day to the Poor Knights Islands.

Nothing to dislike - no complaints.

The breakfast was the best we have had in all our stays so far. Being vegan I REALLY appreciated that Andy gave us non diary milk and coconut yogurt in the morning. Also Andy was so helpful about the locality, recommending where we could eat dinner for the evening etc and also about our itinerary the next day, without being intrusive. His place is so tranquil with bird song and a beautiful garden.

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The room was so pleasant & was exactly the images I saw online. This place would be extra lovely in summer when you could enjoy the outdoors. Set on an estate the accommodation looks like a converted barn. I spent 2 nights in the lower apartment. Bed & pillows were comfy! I knew breakfast was included but didn't expect a continental + cooked ... loved the cooked breakfast of eggs & bacon. Def intend to stay here again if I'm in Whangarei again.

The room & space which creates space to chill, to make basic food with a microwave & kitchenette, to work at a desk. The cooked breakfast.

The property was very clean/tidy, lots of space to move around, the customer service was excellent, location was perfect for us as it wasn’t a noisey area but close enough go the town + shops and the breakfast was delicious and always on time.

The mattress was a little too tough for my liking.

It was a big spacious Room, nice Bed, Kitchen area and big bathroom. Everything was clean. There was a fridge and an outdoor dining area with a grill. It was very clean and everything was perfectly prepared (we booked 1 hour before we arrived and it was already late afternoon) - we got recommodations for vegetarian food nearby, the breakfast was absolutely fine and suitable for vegetarians (they even changed a few things for my husband with allergies); The Host was super sweet and very friendly

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We were very well looked after in this lovely location. Really appreciated the peaceful location and the luxurious room. The bifold windows in the enormous bathroom were novel. Lovely having cotton sheets and bathrobes. The pool table was fun. Breakfast was delicious. Huge thank you!!

first impression was really well explained and good. more activities to do specially after come from busy day. room are well arrange and clean.

there were nothing don't like because every thing there for any person come to stay. breakfast was really good and you can choose from three choices. that was really amazing thing to do for your customers.