Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
I stayed at Broadway lodge over the Easter weekend and would highly recommend this place. There is an old New Zealand aesthetic to Stratford which makes the atmosphere really enjoyable. The apartment was clean, staff were respectful, facilities were well equipped (tv, cleaning liquid, towels), close to local shops in Stratford and the Egmont National park. Everything was available to make my stay enjoyable, and having a base to adventure in Taranaki was fantastic.
The absolute star is Trish - she is an excellent host and made us feel very welcome. The lodge is better than a home from home. The attention to detail in the room, comfy bed with lots of fluffy pillows, excellent choice of toiletries and a very generous breakfast to name but a few - care has been taken in providing everything you could need and more.
Highly rate this accommodation.
Location perfect for undertaking trail walks and, if you're lucky, a beautiful view of Mt Teranaki behind the lodge. Lovely spacious room in beautiful natural environment.
What a beautiful place! It felt like being in an african lodge.
The accomodation was great and Amanda a lovely host. Everything, including breakfast and dinner was perfect.
The lodge ist located in the hills close to Stratford, with spectacular views on Mount Taranaki from Croydon Road.
We loved our stay at Platinum Lodge. Trish welcomed us with a big smile and home baked muffins. Continental breakfast was very generous and delicious. The room was big and very comfortable with a beautiful view and private garden. The decoration with local pottery made the place very homely.
Peter and his staff made our stay the most amazing experience we could have imagined. Our trip was centered around our summit of Mt Taranaki, and staying at the lodge just completed what was an incredible weekend in Taranaki. Amazing people, fantastic food, clean, comfortable and warm room - perfect!
We had an excellent experience in Platinum lodge ! It is one of the most quite, peaceful, nice and comfortable places we have stayed in. The owner is extreemly nice, we were welcomed with 2 hot maffines for our 5 o'clock coffee and when asked, she kindly offered us to wash our laundary using her washing machine. We highly recomnend staying at Platinum lodge!
Ayelet Reshef, Israel
Great location for stop off on the Forgotten Highway. Hotel is the focal point and is busy centre of the village, people are friendly and we enjoyed looking around the history on the walls of the hotel and around the area. The lodge room was basic (see comments below) but nevertheless had a comfortable undisturbed sleep.
Andrew
Young couple
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