Visit Central New Zealand
Hamurana Lodge & Ahuru Lodge team up to offer you the ultimate discovery experience.
Testimonials
In a serene, secret corner of New Zealand - naturally infused with romance - Hamurana Lodge invites you to design your dream vacation. A hilltop restaurant and terrace enchant with stellar cuisine and views of Lake Rotorua. Enjoy our in-room comfort, year-round adventure activities, nearby geothermal fields. And share the pure indulgence of New Zealand's most beautiful spas. Every moment is enhanced by renowned Hamurana Lodge savoir-faire. Direct and up-to-date from our Guest Book..."We had a delightful stay. Wish we could stay longer. But definitely the best part was our host. And thanks for rescuing us in the Rolls After being stranded in the forest for hours!" - Boston, MA USA
"Thank you for making our much needed break from the city a superbly relaxing one. The best night sleep in weeks! Your charm and personality added to the experience. - Auckland, NZ
"Thank you for making our stay so relaxing and wonderful. We loved chatting with you by the fireplace. The room and food was amazing. We'll definitely be back someday!" - Auckland, NZ
"What a great Lodge experience: great hosts, fine food and wine, beautiful grounds and views. This is why we love coming to New Zealand." Sydney, Australia
"Such a wonderful place! Amazing countryside and five-star hotel together with friend's house hospitality. It was a wonderfull experience!! Many many thanks for your kind attention." Madrid, Spain
"Fabulous weekend, we were spoilt rotten! Wonderful house, in a glorious setting. But the attention to detail really makes it special. We really appreciated all the individual touches and thoughtfullness to make my birthday weekend one to remember. Thank you! - Auckland, NZ
"Thank you so much for a great weekend. We couldn't have picked a better place to send our short holiday. The food was great and the company was even better" - Charlottesville, VA and Auckland, NZ
"Merci pour le magnifique séjour. Nous nous sommes sentis choyer, c'est comme en famille avec vous et vos belles attentions et conversations" - Nouvelle Calédonie et Québec
"Was für ein tolles hotel, habe so gut geschlafen. Thanks so much for the hospitality and the amazing food" - Germany
"Thanks so much - amazing food, fantastic hosts - the full package! Best of luck & hope to return soon!" - Iowa, USA
"I loved everything about my stay here and if I never had to leave I would be perfectly happy. You guys were amazing and I loved sitting by the fire and chatting away. This was by far the best hotel of the whole trip. I wish you good luck and good fortune in everything you do. I hope we get the chance to meet again, whenever it may be in the world. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" - Manhattan, NYC
"This place is really nice and they made us feel as we were at home. Thanks for the lovely time, good tips and excellent cuisine! We have really enjoyed our stay. Mucha suerte!! Unfuerte abrazo!!" Madrid, Spain
"Thank you for the great time. I wanted to take my wife somewhere special for her birthday and I couldn't' have done any better! This place is beautiful and you are doing great things with it" - Melbourne, Australia
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Sunday Star Time, September 27 2009