千洞灣度假村(Bay Of Many Coves Resort)

From the moment we got off the water taxi at Bay of Many Coves we knew we’d found somewhere special. The staff greeted us by name and then took us on a tour of this secluded slice of paradise! The rooms are large and well stocked and have views out over the cove and the location is secluded. Be aware that when they say ‘not accessible by road’ they really mention it. We were told even the food deliveries come in via the water taxi! This also means that you have to use the, admittedly excellent, restaurant on site and dining options there were generally limited to the (again, very good) degustation menu so it’s important to let them know not just of food allergies but of anything you don’t like before you visit. We took advantage of the free watersports equipment (even though it was only warm enough on one day to use it) and we’re able to navigate the calm waters off the jettys, and tried the walking tracks. Unfortunately it had been raining in the days before and the tracks are real bushwalks so couldn’t get as far as we would have liked. The staff are the real gems of the place though. Nothing was too much trouble and they seemed to know what we wanted before we asked. There’s always someone around to ask, but it didn’t feel like they were hovering, just going about their daily day. One tip, and it’s not about the hotel. If you’re travelling to meet the ferry in Picton give yourself lots of time on the water taxi. It made a few extra stops on the way back that we weren’t expecting and we only just made it with the help of the iSite staff!

An absolutely delightful experience, Bay of Many Coves combined superb cuisine with friendly and professional staff, in a wonderfully secluded and relaxing environment. We felt welcomed and informed and advised about activities, but not pressured to participate. The accommodation and the service were outstanding, and we would love to return, although it’s a long way to come!

From the early stages of booking this stay through to our three day holiday at this wonderful Lodge we could not help but be impressed with the high standard and calibre of the staff. The Lodge is located in a beautiful pristine part of the world and it is indeed a privilege to be able to stay and enjoy such natural picturesque surroundings. The food at the Lodge was superb and our accommodation was very comfortable and catered to every need. Would love to return one day and highly recommend anyone contemplating a visit to book asap.

Firstly, we messed up our booking and arrived on the wrong night. The hotel was great and managed to accommodate us early. Secondly the location and accommodation is absolutely beautiful. The rooms are very comfortable and the views are stunning. However, there are a few less brilliant things. The service was at times a bit poor. When we arrived early (and I do appreciate they’d done us a favour) the chef wouldn’t even prepare us a plate of cheese and some bread. We were told firmly that they could offer us nothing at all. The staff were often not available during the day. Although it said they were showing people around that didn’t appear to be the case as nobody had arrived (you can see guests arriving by boat/helicopter) and they could be seen sitting and chatting. We ordered food and had to repeatedly ask for it as the orders didn’t get put through. The pool was full of leaves for the duration of our stay. We asked for swimming towels but none came. Sadly the food at dinner was not as good as you might expect. For example the vegetarian main was just a piece of aubergine in batter - disappointing. At breakfast, sausages weren’t available. The trouble with all of this is that none of these things particularly matter but overall it feels a bit like the service lets down the spectacular setting.

We stayed in a one bedroom apartment, with its own terrace overlooking the gardens and the bay. An absolutely superb experience. The breakfast and dinner are delicious. The place is extremely peaceful and quiet, and a great starting point for exploring the Queen Charlotte trail on foot.

Absolutely an amazing place with outstanding service! The views are spectacular, the "taxi" arrangement flawless; the staff beyond friendly and a special thanks to the kitchen as they prepared some incredible dishes around our dietary restrictions.

It's a beautiful, secluded and unique location, far from the noise of the city and surrounded by lush forest, exotic birds (including a cormoran colony) and sea life. The rooms are very comfortable and very well appointed, and each have a fantastic view of the bay. The breakfast is varied and fresh with many hot selections. The only slight disappointment is the menu in the main evening dining room, which is quite limited and could be improved. But otherwise, this is paradise in Bay of Many Coves!

This is a fantastic resort. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Rianne and Chloe helped make our stay special. The cuisine was outstanding along with the service. A great place to relax and decompress on busy trip to New Zealand and Australia.