Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House

Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House Hotel in Taranaki, New Zealand

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(297 Ratings)

Hotel in Taranaki, New Zealand

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Set within Egmont National Park, Stratford Mountain House offers a sauna, a restaurant and rooms with a spa bath. Surrounded by lovely dense forest and native gardens, the property is perfectly located for scenic walks.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Taranaki, New Zealand

Available Rooms

1 King • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 452 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House

$$$$

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(297 Ratings)

Hotel in Taranaki, New Zealand

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Taranaki, New Zealand

Available Rooms

1 King • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 452 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(297 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

The location is worth the stay.

The location in Egmont National Park and the nearness to many walking tracks. The bed was excellent. All staff were very nice and professional.

The automatic chemical fragrance dispenser. I did not expect this in a motel in the heart of nature. There are countless natural fragrance alternatives to use. We unplugged the dispenser, put it outside and aired the room for hours but still the smell (very unpleasant)remained heavily in the room. Just one straight backed chair in the room. Nowhere to sit and relax other than the bed.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

It is a beautiful place to stay underneath that magnificent mountain.

The food at the restaurant for dinner and breakfast was lovely and the staff were very friendly. Spa bath was also very nice. The mountain with a sprinkle of snow was so beautiful.

I thought the restaurant was just a bit too warm inside. But it was certainly better than being too cold :)

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Super relaxing

beautiful food, lovely views

No milk or water in fridge

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Definitely worth the drive into the park to sat at this historic property. We loved it!

Friendly hosts, great hiking, relaxing spa tub, delicious dinner, plus breakfast in our room.

Rain

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Fabulous

Excellent everything. We can’t fault it and the meals were superb, excellent menu and wonderful friendly service

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

very nice all around

everything, excellent staff

nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Great location in beautiful natural environment - be aware it is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Location perfect for undertaking trail walks and, if you're lucky, a beautiful view of Mt Teranaki behind the lodge. Lovely spacious room in beautiful natural environment.

Unless you have all your own food, eating at the Restaurant is quite expensive but the meals were good. Didn't realise they don't open Monday or Tuesday so, staying Sunday night, there was no breakfast Monday morning. The rooms had huge floor to ceiling sliding doors but the coverings were roller blinds so if you wanted to close the blinds while you were out, you have to navigate a big roller blind as you came back. Very awkward - don't know why they don't have block out curtains instead.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Sauna

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

good food and the hotel was very relaxing

location brilliant place to go if you like stars we could see the milky way

breakfast in your room on a Sunday but we just sat on the bed and looked out off the window while we had ours

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Fantastic stay in the national park

Really comfortable stay in a beautiful location. The property is located inside the national park, so it is easy to access great trails for day hikes. The on-site restaurant is fantastic, both for dinner and breakfast. Also a very nice room!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Peter and his staff made our stay the most amazing experience we could have imagined. Our trip was centered around our summit of Mt Taranaki, and staying at the lodge just completed what was an incredible weekend in Taranaki. Amazing people, fantastic food, clean, comfortable and warm room - perfect!

Nothing to complain, just a little gem of a place !

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

a group of us went for the Mt Taranaki Open Climb - this is close to the mountain - great facilities

awesome breakfast - attentive and friendly staff

was perfect

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Amazing Lodge the complete package 👏👏

Location, Room, Food, but even better were the staff all very friendly & professional.

I had to leave

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

great location & great food

location, staff & food was exceptional

nil

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

If you are thinking of spending any time around Mount Taranaki, this is a fantastic place to stay.

Great Location, excellent quality of food, super friendly staff.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful and majestic unspoilt scenery with modern day creature comforts to hand.

Friendly host, superb location, attentive staff, great food in the restaurant. Continental breakfast provided on request. Checking out arrangements very straightforward. The setting on the lower slopes of a dormant volcano was the icing on the cake.

Everything was just as I would have wished - thank you.

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Superb

Really clean and cosy.

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Friendly service and comfortable stay in a superb setting

The staff at Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House were friendly, welcoming and efficient. The beds were very comfortable and the spa bath relaxing. The location is great for accessing some lovely walks on Mount Taranaki, with a little stroll down through the bush to their great restaurant which serves quality food and wine. A clear view of the mountain from the lawn beside our unit was a bonus.

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Superb

Location was beautiful & so relaxing. Meal was superb!

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Pleasant hotel in a fabulous location with an excellent restaurant

The hotel rooms were very comfortable and clean- although we would have liked another chair to sit in. The management were very helpful and friendly. Unfortunately we had bad weather but the manager suggested a walk for us which was great.

We left before breakfast as 9am is too late and there weren't any other options.

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

One of our very favourite places in New Zealand

The location is perfect Being on the mountain is exceptional The facilities are great too We have stayed multiple times

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Enjoyably and 😊 happy.

Food, facilities, friendliness of staff.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We did not feel welcome.

Comfortable bed, good food

Terrible shower pressure, no long mirror in the room no iron in the room and when we went to use the iron in the laundry room we were met with staff that made us feel less then welcome to use this facility . The owners rushed us when ordering drinks etc...and pretended to be helpful but you could tell they didn't really give a toss about customer relations just how much money you owed them. We heard the owner telling off a staff member in front of the patrons. One of the guests with us was told across the other side of the bar to pay her bill in front of a room full of customers. This is feedback the owners should reflect on to improve the stay for those who are not locals.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Very good

Wonderful location & very friendly staff & management. Thank you again for another great stay!

Nothing comes to mind

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Very helpful, friendly staff. Accommodating in every way. I do hope to stay there again!!

Had 2 dinners during our stay and they were excellent. Beautifully presented and tasted delicious.

Sorry liked everything.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Keen to return one day

We couldn’t fault our stay. The reception, friendly staff who went the extra mile despite being short-staffed by Covid, and our room was very comfortable. The meal was beautifully presented and delicious. The mountain house exceeded our expectations and we would love to return one day.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Taranaki, New Zealand?

The average price for a rental in Taranaki, New Zealand is $177 per night. This rental is $2 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House

Hotel in Taranaki, New Zealand

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Taranaki, New Zealand

Available Rooms

Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House

Hotel in Taranaki, New Zealand

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Taranaki, New Zealand

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Taranaki, New Zealand?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House?

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