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Recent articles featuring Whare Kea
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Forbes Magazine May 2011

"A wonderful place to stay longer..."
Switzerland, 29th March 2011

"This is a most special place-a little piece of heaven. Thank you to each who were here to meet our every wish even before we asked. James- the dinners were fabulous."
Bedford, NY, USA, 20th March 2011

"We have stayed in many Relais but this is by far the loveliest. Food exquisite, staff wonderful. Thank you-"
Colorado, USA, 14th March 2011

"A lovely stay at a lovely location- we appreciated the owners’ subtle sense of design in the choice of furniture and various objects"
London, UK, 7th February 2011

"We wish we could stay longer in this marvellous place. The views, the hospitality, the food- all made for a wonderful Christmas visit. Both of us hope to be back sooner rather than later. Thank you for everything!"
Amelia Island Florida, USA, 27th December 2010

"Probably the cosiest Hotel in the World! Great staff, excellent food (thank you James) and exceptional surroundings. Its’ not the nearest place for us, but we will certainly come back!"
Germany, 27th December 2010

"Architecturally –it is superbly executed. Staff #1 in a nation of friendly & helpful people- this staff sets the bar!! Y’all sure know how to throw a down home rodeo!!"
Clear Lake Shores, Texas, USA, 5th November 2010

"Splendid service, outstanding views, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. We will be back!!"
Barcelona, Spain, 3rd November 2010

"Thank you so much for this most fabulous holiday!! Beautiful location, friendliest staff and brilliant food. Well worth coming all the way from Portugal!!"
Portugal, 17th October 2010

"It is really hard leaving this place. Everything was so perfect! The hospitality, the food, staff, landscape!! This place is HEAVEN. Thanks all!"
Argentina, 18th September 2010

"Perfect location, amazing staff and delicious food!!! It was the most beautiful place to spend our honeymoon!! We are definitely coming back!!"
Venezuela, South America, 17th September 2010

"Heaven on earth or should we say, above the earth!  Sensational staff who anticipate one's every need.  Bravo to all!"
AJ&KG, April 2010

"A wonderful hotel, extraordinary staff and outstanding food"
BB&EB, March 2010

"What an amazing place!  Views that are hard to take in.  Thank you to all the staff for making this one of our favourite places we have visited.  Felt as if we were guests at a good friends house.  James' food was superb. Definately coming back!"
RB&LC, January 2010

"Thank you so much for a wonderful and relaxing stay.  Staff so helpful, friendly & efficient and James, the chef, superb!  We felt right at home"
DM&AM, January 2010

"Once upon a time there was a place called Whare Kea Lodge.  Thank you for the most extraordinary childrens book adventure.  We always dreamt somewhere like this may exist"
LB, 26 September 2009

"One of those rare 'jaw-dropping' properties"
CT, 11 September 2009

"Too good - thank you for the most wonderful, exciting adventure!""
C&JL, 14th August 2009

"It is hard to believe that there was something more wonderful than the view and the location - but that was the people and the ambience. James' amazing meals took our breath away - we will never forget them!. We hope very much to come back!"
I&GW, 10th May 2009

"Beautiful place, beautiful food, beautiful people. Thank you!"
G&TD, 26th April 2009

"Thank you so much - heaven on earth"
O&AW, 9 March 2009

"If there was a heaven on earth, I think we found it! Thank you for making our time so special. It will stay in our memories for a long time - we will be back to visit"
L&RW
, 28 February 2009

"We travelled around NZ for a month and Whare Kea is our favourite property by far - excellent service, amazing cuisine and wonderful staff."
R&J DB, 11 February 2009

"Stunnng setting, beautiful food, lovely people. Thank you."
H&GH, 10 February 2009

"An idyllic location, superb accommodation, excellent service and the best food yet that we've had in New Zealand"
L&BL, 10 January 2009

"Inspired, blissful, delicious, comfortable stay here in PARADISE! Perfect ending to a 2 week visit to spectacular New Zealand! Thank you to all"
LS&ER, 13 January 2009