We stayed 2 nights at the Beechwood Lodge during a 2 week South Island trip. We were greeted with a bottle of wine, snacks and cheese, and home made muffins and brownies (great job MIchael!!). The place was stocked with items like juice, yoghurt, mllk, bread, jams, honey and butter, and there was cereal as well as the usual selection... More

Angela's gracious hospitality and charming cottage were a beacon of light on the rainy night we arrived late. The food she had left for us was thoughtfully wrapped up and placed in the refrigerator, the candles were still burning, and the lights were on -- we felt like kings ushered in from a storm. Even though Angela did not book... More

What an incredible otherworldly location. We stayed for 3 nights during our honeymoon earlier this month. The lodge that Angela and Michael built themselves is beautifully crafted with floor to ceiling views of Lake Manapouri. The croissants/brownies/yogurts/cheeses/fruit were wonderful to have for breakfast and a snack. The bed was the most comfortable of all the places we stayed during our... More

Came to Beechwood for 2 nights with my parents and couldn't fault it. Everything was perfect with lots of lovely personal touches. Great lodge with huge rooms and lovely bathrooms, was the best bath I have had in years! Great hosts, exceptional service without intruding on privacy in any way, and felt totally relaxed and comfortable. Amazing views and very... More

Our stay at Beechwood Lodge was, in on word, unsurpassable. We found the lodge itself to be of 5 star quality, and the service matched and surpassed it. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay - the service, the comfort, your friendliness and those VIEWS! Needless to say, we WILL be back.

We recently stayed for three days at Beechwood Lodge. It was one of several places we stayed on the South Island, and by far the nicest. It was not just that the home was beautiful and well appointed with a spectacular view. It was all that and then some.. The main thing was Angela and Michael's meticulous attention to detail.... More

Our family of four stayed at Beechwood Lodge for three days during our 6 days in New Zealand. Proprietors Angela and Michael instantly made us feel right at home with homemade treats and excellent advice on where to get a meal, how to get around to our various tours, etc. The lodge is spacious and one of the most comfortable... More

He had a great few days in Manapouri. Beechwood Lodge is the perfect place to explore the area from. The lodge itself is gorgeous and the accommodation great. Lots of windows to take in the magnificent views and two great hosts in Angela and Michael. It was not cheap but has we had the whole of the guest accommodation to... More

This jewel box of a Bed and Breakfast, located on the main road in Manapouri, is one of a row of houses, but the views from the windows show only the lake and the surrounding mountain peaks. The windows provide a 180° view framed by careful plantings. Manipori is a small village some 15 minutes from the larger, lively Te... More