Congratulations to Tahi Beach in Northland for achieving Qualmark’s Enviro Gold award. They are one of only two New Zealand holiday homes to receive this award.

Tahi Beach is a secluded eco estate of over 740 acres, spreading from surf beach to native forest, wetlands to farmlands. In an environment dedicated to conservation and the restoration of eco systems, luxury accommodation awaits you in one of the bungalows. Experience this environment committed to responsible management and carbon neutrality without compromising on your comfort.  

The Charlotte Jane has a new front office - reservations person and guest hostess / manager.

Dawn moved to New Zealand 6 months ago from South Africa where she owned and managed her own small accommodation establishment prior to moving to New Zealand for family reasons. Born in Manchester UK, perhaps the Christchurch climate may be more in keeping for her.

Dee Reddy, owner of The Charlotte Jane will also be taking a more prominent role in the operation of the hotel.

The hotel has recently been recarpeted  in the public areas, staircase and first floor landing.

On 26 August a delegation from one of the world’s leading wine networks, The International Great Wine Capital Network, will arrive in Hastings to determine if it should be crowned New Zealand’s wine capital. Hastings was nominated because it is the gateway to the 4700 wine producing hectares of the Hawkes Bay area. Winning this award “will put Hastings and Hawkes Bay on the map like the Napa Valley (US)” according to Hastings’ mayor. Other wine capitals include Bilbao/Rioja in Spain, Bordeaux France, Florence Italy, Cape Town South Africa, Mendoza in Argentina, Porto in Portugal and Napa Valley.

While in Hastings the delegation will stay at Glen Aros Country Estate. Glen Aros is a beautifully restored classic New Zealand villa with wide verandahs, sweeping lawns and picturesque views of the Raukawa Valley. The estate features 6 luxury ensuite guest rooms, spacious living areas and plenty of private spaces. There are an onsite chef and 24 hour concierge, heated pool and spa,  billiards and petanque, and a fully equipped conference room. Glen Aros is only a short drive from the many attractions of the Hawkes Bay region. Dine at wineries or local artisan food producers or visit Art Deco Napier. Pristine beaches, trout laden rivers and world class golf courses are also nearby.

For more information about Glen Aros Country Estate please go to www.boutiquehotels.co.nz or www.glenaros.com

To read the full article Flow-on Tipped if Hastings Crowned NZ’s Wine Capital from Hawkes Bay Today of 22 July 2009 please go to www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz. In the search bar type in Flow-on Tipped and hit enter.

The 2009 World Travel Award nominations have been announced and three Boutique Hotels and Lodges properties have been selected!

Congratulations to Aachen House in Auckland for again being nominated for Leading Boutique Hotel in Australasia and Leading Boutique Hotel in New Zealand. Aachen House won the award for Leading Boutique in Australasia in 2005 and continues to be a leader in this category.

www.aachenhouse.co.nz

Congratulations to The Charlotte Jane in Christchurch for their nomination for Leading Boutique Hotel in New Zealand. They also have been nominated in the past and are known as one of the best luxury properties in Christchurch.

www.charlotte-jane.co.nz

Azur Lodge in Queenstown has been nominated as Leading Luxury Lodge in New Zealand, a great achievement in a very competitive market. Congratulations!

www.azur.co.nz

To see the award nominations or vote please go to: www.worldtravelawards.com/nominees. Voting is limited to travel agents and industry professionals after registration.

Weekend Magazine’s Winter 2009 issue features an article called “Winter into Spring” about a spring ski break in the Lake Wanaka area of New Zealand’s South Island.  The travellers stayed at Lime Tree Lodge, “a classy retreat on the outskirts of town” in the Black Peak Suite, a “roomy elegant suite named for its view. A fire blazed in the sitting room and outside the French doors led to a pool and spa”.

While visiting Lime Tree Lodge the visitors drove to the Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Park ski areas and for cross country skiing, Snow Farm, all about 40 minutes from Wanaka. Wanaka is a 1 hour drive from the Queenstown airport. The lodge also has a helipad which can be used for heli-skiing adventures.

 Lime Tree Lodge features four ensuite guest rooms and two elegant suites, with professional, knowledgeable local owners and hosts offering home baking, local wines and superb cuisine. The lodge is endorsed by Tourism New Zealand as “Exceptional - among the best in New Zealand”.

 For information about Winter Specials at Lime Tree Lodge please go to www.limetreelodge.co.nz

To view the article: www.weekendmagazine.co.nz

Lime Tree Lodge contact: revive@limetreelodge.co.nz

 Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel will be closed 12 October 2006 until 16 October 2009 to facilitate the renovation of 4 existing Gondola Rooms into 2 Gondola Suites. They have found that there is a demand for more premium rooms. Both will be first floor suites with views of the Queenstown Gondola and private balcony. The one bedroom suite interconnects to a Gondola Room which enables it to be converted into a two bedroom suite. The suites will feature open super king beds, gas fireplaces, air conditioning, Under floor heating, kitchenette, minibar, LCD TV in lounge and bedroom, telephone, tea & coffee making facilities, ironing facilities, hairdryers and wireless internet.

 Queenstown Park also offers corporate and long stay specials. Please go to www.queenstownpark.co.nz for details.

Please join us in welcoming Sarnia Park Boutique Lodge in Cambridge to Boutique Hotels and Lodges.  

Tel +(64) 7 823 3421

www.sarniapark.co.nz     info@sarniapark.co.nz 

Kincaid Lodge of Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand would like to announce the debut of their new website at www.kincaidlodge.co.nz

The new site features new photos and descriptions of all aspects of this 20 acre property from the luxurious boutique lodge, its bedrooms and surroundings to the history of Kincaid Lodge to activities and festivals in the Kaikoura area. You will see the amazing views at Kincaid Lodge from the Kaikoura Range across to the Pacific Ocean.

Kiwi hosts Greg and Jessica Frost welcome you to Kincaid Lodge.

Point View Lodge, situated above Lake Taupo, has just received Qualmark’s enviro silver award. This three room luxury lodge, which features sweeping views over Lake Taupo to the mountains of Mount Ruapehu National Park is owned and hosted by Bruce and Tricia Robertson (Tricia is also a marriage celebrant and superb chef). There is a native bush walk on the grounds as well as a naturally heated mineral pool. Cuisine at the Lodge uses produce from their vegetable and herb garden wherever possible and each meal uses the freshest New Zealand produce and locally sourced food, and the best wines from local wineries are complimentary with dinner. Environmental activities include recycling, composting, a planting program to reintroduce more native trees and plants, energy efficient lightingand heating and appliances on sensors or timers, and much more. A booklet of all initiatives is available to all guests on arrival. All this plus superb hosting by kiwi owners.

For more information please go to www.pointview.co.nz.

For more information about Qualmark’s Responsible Tourism Awards please go to www.responsibletourism.co.nz

Please join us in welcoming three new properties to Boutique Hotels and Lodges:

Bronte Lodge in Nelson

Kincaid Lodge in Kaikoura

Azur Lodge in Queenstown

Bronte Lodge is situated amidst gardens and orchards, on the water’s edge of the Waimea Estuary at Mapua, between Nelson and Motueka, close to vineyards, cafes and art galleries. The villas and suites are just 5 meters from the edge of the river-estuary, offering privacy, peace and amazing water views.The lodge is 30 minutes from Nelson and Nelson airport.
Number of rooms: 5
Number of guests:12
Rates from NZ$480 to $1000

Kincaid Lodge is situated 6 kms north of Kaikoura in open green countryside with breathtaking views of the adjacent Southern Alps and down to the Pacific Ocean where one can enjoy whale watching and swimming with the dolphins. Kincaid provides more than luxury accommodation; this historic lodge can trace its European history back to 1856. They are also a small working farm providing dairy support in the form of grazing and hay production for the local farmers.
Number of rooms:4
Number of guests: 8
Rates from NZ$475 to $545

Azur is a distinctively contemporary lodge and private villas located on a hilltop overlooking some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand. Set among native trees and with stunning panoramic vistas, to Walter Peak station, Cecil Peak and The Remarkables, each villa offers complete privacy and includes bedroom, lounge, dining areas, outside patio, separate bathroom, gas fire place and more.
Number of rooms: 9
Number of guests: 21
Rates from NZ$900 to $1300 plus GST (12.5%)

For more information and tariff rates please visit our website www.boutiquehotels.co.nz