Mt Michael Lodge

An absolutely perfect respite while we navigated the South Island of New Zealand. Fiona and Alistair went above and beyond with their hospitality from breakfast to wine to pizza! We loved our time here. Highly recommend!

We had the best couple of nights at Fiona and Alistair’s beautiful Lodge. Set on a stunning vineyard with views of the Lake, it is the perfect place to explore Cromwell and the Lake Dunstan bike trail and wineries. The room was so thoughtfully designed with super comfy bed, lots of space, cosy gas fireplace and everything you could need to feel right at home. We enjoyed meeting Fiona and Alistair who are so knowledgeable about the local region and wonderful people. We thoroughly recommend a stay here for 2-3 nights.

If you look up "bed and breakfast" in a dictionary, there will be a photo of Mt. Michael Lodge. Every detail managed by Fiona and Alistair is done to perfection. They were such a joy to be around, it was like staying with family. They were quick to sit and talk with us, sharing stories about life in New Zealand. The beautiful grounds are in the middle of a private vineyard, owned by them and several adjacent property owners. |We were a party of six, occupying four rooms, and all of us found great things. The rooms were spacious, with one of us getting the self-contained suite with a washer and dryer. (Allow time for the drying, however.) They have a nice-sized pool and hot tub that we enjoyed.|When we arrived in late afternoon, Fiona and Alistair were already working on an arrival dinner, featuring BBQ'd chicken and sumptuous salmon coated in panko. Carrots and potatoes from their garden, plus a salad rounded out the dinner. I'm not sure if dinner is part of the first night routine, but it sure hit the spot with us. |The breakfasts for our three mornings were to die for. Fresh berries from their bushes were the highlight, but the omelets, poached eggs, bacon, and pancakes were all delicious. Did I mention, Alistair maintains a huge garden, and they grow almost all of the fruits and vegetables they serve? He even grafts his own tomato plants. Fiona is an outstanding chef and proudly showed off her library of cookbooks. |Alistair knows his wine and loves Central Otago Pinot Noir. He customized a winery tour and tasting in the region for one of us.|On our departure day, they filled us with ideas of stops to view as we continued our journey over to the West Coast. Everything was right on target, including the suggestion to try the whitebait sandwiches from a street cart in Haast.|Mt. Michael is not large, but that is part of its charm. I highly recommend it for anyone staying in the Cromwell-Wanaka area.

I’m rarely at a loss for words, but, I’m finding it hard to put in a sentence or two what a wonderful place you’ll find at Mt. Michael Lodge. Let’s start with the hosts, Fiona and Alistair, two of the kindest and smartest people I’ve ever met. Then there’s the spectacular, spacious and most comfortable room we’ve ever stayed in, with a post card view of Lake Dunstan and surrounding vineyards, in the heart of Otago wine country. It is the first trip that my wife and I have made to NZ, it would not be an exaggeration at all to say that if we stayed here at Mt. Michael Lodge for the entire three week trip we would not be the least bit disappointed. Do yourselves a huge favor: plan a trip to the Otago/Cromwell region of the South Island of New Zealand, and by all means possible stay at the Mt. Michael Lodge.

If we could give Mt Michael 6 stars, we would! We spent two nights here as our rest days during our trip and they were just fabulous. We rode the bikes along the lake, we hiked to the 45th parallel, we went wine tasting (be sure to ask for recommendations) we used the Mt Michael pool and hot tub and the courtyard area! Fionna and Alistair were so wonderful, enlightening us on several topics as we kept tossing questions at them. Our room/suite was exceptional. The food we had was made with love combined with all natural ingredients from their property. The tomatoes from the garden were to die for. We have had the pleasure of traveling all over the world and this place will forever hold a special place in our hearts!

We stayed at Mount Michael Lodge for 2 nights in early January 2023 as part of a trip around the South Island. ||||Fiona and Alistair were wonderful hosts, striking the perfect balance of friendly and professional. The accommodation was outstanding, the perfect venue for a stay in the Central Otago region. ||||A highlight of our stay was the wine tour Alistair arranged and hosted for us. Alistair listens to what types of wine interests you and designs a bespoke experience. His personal relationships with the wineries and restaurants in the region make for a very memorable day. Alongside this Alistair also makes his own wine and as such is extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer questions, simple or detailed. ||||Would not hesitate to recommend. ||||David and Susan.

We had a fabulous time at Mt Michael. Everything was perfect, but especially the food and our hosts. We would highly recommend taking advantage of Fiona's amazing cooking skills by enjoying dinner at the lodge (which for us was amazing fresh fish and vegetables straight from the garden). The room was lovely with beautiful views and an amazing private outdoor spa. Location is great, being far enough away for peace and quiet yet close enough to access everything to see and do in the area. Thank you so much for a very enjoyable stay!

My lovely wife and I stayed four nights between Christmas and New Years. We stayed in the room with it's own spa, which is well worth getting, if you can. Everything about Mt Michaels is superb. From the luxurious sheets on the bed, the delicious breakfasts, the incredibly large rooms and adjoining bathroom and change room, the sensational views to all the appointments that you will thoroughly enjoy. However, without a doubt, the best part of staying at Mt Michaels Lodge is the care and concern shown to all guests by Fiona and Alistair. If you have the opportunity book your accommodation now. You will be thoroughly glad you did. If you can find anywhere better to stay, anywhere, I strongly suggest you buy it!