Ngati Ruanui Stratford Mountain House
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
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
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
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Taranaki, New Zealand
Available Rooms
1 King • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 452 ft²
Sleeps 5
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Ratings and reviews
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3.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
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 :)
4.5 / 5.0
beautiful food, lovely views
No milk or water in fridge
5.0 / 5.0
Friendly hosts, great hiking, relaxing spa tub, delicious dinner, plus breakfast in our room.
Rain
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent everything. We can’t fault it and the meals were superb, excellent menu and wonderful friendly service
5.0 / 5.0
everything, excellent staff
nothing
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Sauna
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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 !
4.0 / 5.0
awesome breakfast - attentive and friendly staff
was perfect
4.5 / 5.0
Location, Room, Food, but even better were the staff all very friendly & professional.
I had to leave
4.0 / 5.0
location, staff & food was exceptional
nil
5.0 / 5.0
Great Location, excellent quality of food, super friendly staff.
Nothing
5.0 / 5.0
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.
4.5 / 5.0
Really clean and cosy.
4.5 / 5.0
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.
4.5 / 5.0
Location was beautiful & so relaxing. Meal was superb!
4.0 / 5.0
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.
4.5 / 5.0
The location is perfect
Being on the mountain is exceptional
The facilities are great too
We have stayed multiple times
Nothing
5.0 / 5.0
Food, facilities, friendliness of staff.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
Wonderful location & very friendly staff & management. Thank you again for another great stay!
Nothing comes to mind
5.0 / 5.0
Had 2 dinners during our stay and they were excellent. Beautifully presented and tasted delicious.
Sorry liked everything.
5.0 / 5.0
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 $161 per night. This rental is $1 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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