I spent two nights at Quail Lodge - one with my bridesmaids the day before my wedding at Bracu, and one the following night with my new husband! I couldn't have hoped for a more beautiful and lovely place for these two days. The bedrooms were spacious with comfy beds, and kitchenette stocked with plenty of nespresso capsules and fancy teas for us to indulge! Sam was also an amazing hostess - amazing communicator, always available when needed, and absolutely pampered us with her cooking (whitebait fritters are a must try!) Highly recommend for anyone!

Having just spent the weekend at Quail Lodge with my Mum, I simply can't give it a high enough rating! Starting with the warm welcome, the kindness that hosts Sam and Hamish showed was second to none. The accommodation was superb and it felt like we'd been wrapped up in a luxurious big hug. The food was exceptional, Sam is an incredible cook and nothing was too much trouble. Everything including the beautiful location and scenery was truly a memorable and lasting experience. Hoping that we can return in the not too distant future. Thank you for having us.

Quali Lodge is an excellent out of town stay with easy access to the highway into AKL. Exceptionally well appointed with outstanding views and large grounds . Breakfast could not have been better,

Thanks for making our 30th wedding anniversary a very special moment. Sam was very caring and considerate and made every effort to provide a relaxing stay and arranged everything to our satisfaction.

Amazing, tranquil experience to kickstart our honeymoon. Incredible food, beautiful views and amazing service from our host Samantha! Would return in a heartbeat!

Would highly recommend Quail Lodge as a first class accommodation. Everything in the Lodge is top class and the breakfast is outstanding. Sam the host is so obliging and helpful. Definitely will be back again.

Well Where do I start with this greater than 5* accommodation. We (myself, my husband and sister in law) were at this accommodation for 3 nights at the end of April 2023. 1st: The owner was absolutely beyond great, her breakfast devine and very helpful with any needs ( I had problems with my computer and she was only too happy to assist). All her holiday suggestions for our next 4/52 trip to NZ were fabulous. 2: Accommodation was fantastic with everything spotless and clean with beautiful features well attended kitchen and living area the bed rooms were beautifully decorated with the comfortable beds and amazing views. 3: Views are amazing from any vantage point and the gardens beautifully kept. 4. Admittedly you will need a car to get around as it is out of town but location made it great to see lots of areas in a short time without struggling through city traffic every day. Thank you again for a lovely stay for the first part of our NZ holiday.

My partner and I are really glad we stopped here on the way to Auckland. we experienced several nights of poor sleep due to sound from other patrons or shared plumbing, block out curtains that don’t block anything out, small rooms, and uncomfortable beds during our trip in NZ. Though this can be expected it was a dream come true to receive a private resort experience so we could finally relax towards the end of our trip. Sam, our host, also put great effort into make us feel welcome, comfortable, and well-fed. Her cooking and hosting skills are exquisite, and we struggled to eat all the food available at times! Quail lodge is only a short detour for impeccable value - so your self a favour and stop by :)

What a fabulous place! Comfortable, spacious, stylish, and an amazing view! On person said "Why don't we just stay here for the rest of our stay in NZ?" Samantha is a charming host, and a great cook. We were very tired when we arrived, and not very hungry, so Samantha offered to prepare a plate of cheese and dips, and veggies, and it was perfect and delicious.

This is one of my favourite places to stay in Auckland. Samantha is a fantastic hostess and she takes care of everything. It is such a lovely and peaceful place and I always feel at home when I come back here.

What an incredible place! Spacious, comfortable, and with amazing views. Samantha was incredibly accommodating and friendly. We arrived earlier than anticipated and she offered to make us dinner despite us not requesting it in advance, and it was delicious. Breakfast was delicious too! We would love to stay here again!

Six star experience! If you have the chance, stay here. Our only regret was the shortness of our stay. Samantha is an amazing and very accommodating host who readily catered for our vegan diet with a fabulous evening meal, and delicious and generous breakfast provisions. We were made to feel very welcome and at home and were delighted to meet Ollie, Samantha and Hamish’s, very sweet and loving dog. Quail Lodge is a modern, self-contained, bed and breakfast apartment, which has been beautifully decorated with very comfortable furnishings and kept in immaculate condition. Samantha served our dinner on the deck where we sat in awe of the beautiful and peaceful rural views with the Auckland skyline in the distance. The location was perfect for our early morning run into Auckland Airport the following day. Thank you again Samantha, Hamish and Ollie for making the final night of our trip to New Zealand, one of its superb highlights. We can’t wait to return!

Perfect for my business needs with flexible arrangements, gorgeous modern decor amid beautiful natural setting, all overlooking the sprawling city of Auckland. Sam is a wonderful host cooking the most tasty meals served alongside authentic conversation that leaves memorable moments with every encounter. Loved it!

We had an absolutely amazing stay at Quail Lodge. Everything including the location, accomodation and food was exceptional. Sam was a wonderful and accomodations host. We would love to come back and stay again!

A great place to stay and relax , should be rated as a 6 star. Amazing views, service and the food was to die for. Last time we stayed in anything near this was Millbrook, Queenstown a few years ago. Pet friendly was great, our two little dogs loved running around barking at birds and wild Rabbit's. Thank you so much Sam for the wonderful stay, highly recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at Quail Lodge with our friends. Such a special place to stay with great views. Samantha is a great hostess and an amazing cook. Will definitely recommend to our friends. Sue and Keith

Thank you Samantha and Hamish for our very enjoyable stay! Your warm welcoming hospitality and attention to all details was exemplary. We stay at many places, but nothing compares. The spectacular views were a real treat; showcasing New Zealand’s scenic, pristine, fertile green rolling pastures, that change to glittering romantic lights at night... truly breath-takingly beautiful! Your cooking Samantha was delicious! We felt very spoilt! The high quality crisp linen and super comfortable beds were like sleeping on a cloud. It was a pleasure meeting both of you, and we look forward to staying again very soon! You have certainly raised the bar of excellence! Thank you for hosting our wonderful stay! 🌸

Quail Lodge was a fantastic location and lovely tranquil place, where we felt like we were on top of the world. Samantha was a fabulous host, the breakfasts were delicious (especially the whitebait fritters) and we treated ourselves to a few of her home cooked dinners which were out of this world! Really loved the extra touches and location, and of course the main star of the Lodge, the beautiful retrodoodle Ollie. Thanks so much for having us and hope to see you again soon :)