Treetops Lodge & Estate

We went for our 35th Wedding anniversary and stayed at several locations I can tell you the staff at Treetops Lodge & Estates went above and beyond our expectations. Jo, the Manager, Elley., Piere~ ( One of the chefs, I hope I have his name correct), Lewis, and the rest of the staff made the stay amazing. They even set up a special time for us at the spa, with handmade chocolates and champagne in one of the amazing Hot buts outside. It was perfect. We are not hunters and would not have selected the lodge ourselves ( Our travel company did) but the staff made the time excellent. They gave us a private tour of the animals on the property and let us feed some of the horses; we took a hike to Merry Vail Waterfall, which is a must to do while you are there. The property is extensive, filled with herds of deer, wild turkeys, and tons of wildlife.

A hidden nature gem. When you enter the area you feel like getting away from the urban life and come back to yourself. Feel the spirit and enjoy life in the woods. The hiking trails are gorgeous, the meals great and service people very helpful and supportive. The host is a well mannered and educated person. Pease enjoy a massage in the SPA area.

Beautiful resort, we stayed in one of the villas that was just wonderful. Dinners and Breakfast were amazing. Staff was friendly and attentive. The grounds had beautiful hikes. The staff (especially Graham) and chef could not be more accommodating, they were there to please you.

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel incredibly welcome. The lodge is stunning and beautifully warm. The staff were very attentive and were quick to meet our every request. We felt special and spoiled. The chef Felipe is a genius and his food sublime. The manager Ross was so helpful and engaging giving us great ideas for our stay. Michael and Glen were fab too. The walk to the Bridal Veil Falls was a highlight. If you want a special romantic get away, or an action packed experience do yourself an favour and book a stay at Tree Tops. We will definitely be coming back again. Thanks team for making our anniversary super special. Sue and Graeme.

Superb accommodations including our own suite. Lovely gracious welcoming and helpful staff. Amazing meals, breakfast lunch and dinner! I highly recommend Treetops! We especially loved our hike to Bridal Veil Falls, the outdoor hot tub and breakfasts.

Beautiful property surrounded by trails to hike in the forest. Really unique lodge we were very glad we stayed. Plus was the spa and lovely outdoor hot tubs. While the meals were okay but not great, we enjoyed the social hour and meeting the other guests. Lodge rooms were smaller than expected. Beware that it is a long windy drive in and out of the hotel.

We were looking for somewhere special to spend our Chris**as in New Zealand and Treetops ended up being perfect! Both the Chris**as lunch and dinner offered were excellent, and we enjoyed canapes with live music leading up to dinner. Of course, the highlight was our hike to Bridal Veil Falls and encounters with the many deer/buffalo on the property. We felt like we had a private reserve to explore to ourselves! Ross and the team were great throughout, and the Lodge was a truly unique/special place.

I stayed in November 2023 and the honey that they provide expired in Aug 2021, 2.5 years ago!!! Also know before you book: there’s no in room dining whatsoever. If you want dinner/breakfast, you will need to make reservations 24 hours in advance. You can only have dinner and breakfast at a specific time. You can’t get food whenever you want. If you don’t make reservations, the chef will not be working. Also you can only eat in the main lodge. If you stay at the cottage, it’s ~2km down the hill from the main lodge and you have to drive a 4WD car up the steep hill. They don’t provide any transportation between your room and the main lodge. Also the pheasant cottage is more like a random airbnb, it’s in no way relevant to the word “luxury”.

The property is off the beaten track - be prepared to travel for about 20 minutes on a dirt road after you make the main turnoff