Rosewood Kauri Cliffs Reviews

Beautiful property spanning over 6000 acres of working farmland. Suite number 2 was terrific - conveniently close to the main lodge. Arrived with time to walk the grounds and enjoy the spectacular views. The infinity pool overlooks both the golf course and Takua Bay - quite stunning.
 Fishing with Blair was a highlight. He manages the relationship between the hotel and the wildlife on the property and clearly knows his stuff. The hotel was prepared to cook any worthy catch, which was a nice touch. Neil drove us around the estate and provided excellent insights. Dinner on the veranda was wonderful.
 The cultural activities in the area are worth exploring. We visited the Waitangi Treaty grounds and the Kawiti Caves where we saw Arachnocampa Luminosa - glowworms unique to New Zealand. Very special. Overall, excellent experience.

Amazing, awesome, incredible, bucket list golf! If you are a golf affectionado, and love golf and golf travel, you must visit Kauri Cliffs. Conditioning, clubhouse, food, all fabulous. Fabulous views, great staff, bucket list stuff. Not cheap but neither is Pebble or Dornoch! Nothing but great memories at Kauri Cliffs

The property and buildings are beautiful to be sure !! However, The room prices were so completey out of sync with the quality of room, view and overall hotel experience. Our view was partially blocked by overgrown trees . The people in reception were nice but our dinner server for both nights,Pina, was unknowledgeable about the menu and really couldn’t be bothered with the details. She didn’t even try to give us the actual name of one of the dishes she said “it’s just some frenchy thing” The dinner food was barely okay - not nearly worthy of the hefty price tag The lunch was inedible - I’ll tell you how you can mess up a burger…. Smother it top and bottom with an unidentifiable sauce ! And ruin a simple chicken wrap the same way The golf shop service was medium and our caddie was terrible - snotty and just wasn’t trying to help like a caddie should . Tiny gym, tiny spa, small outdoor pool ( with a gorgeous view ) Since our visit, we’ve been to two other golf properties in NZ ….at 1/3 of the cost we enjoyed far better overall experiences. Will advise everyone to skip this resort

To celebrate a special family birthday & to play golf, we had two nights here. It was superb & the staff could not do enough for us. Accomodation, meals & golf were so wonderful. We did not wish to leave!

We stayed in February/2024, for a business event, and left 1600 US dollars and our passports in the safe. On the last day we went to pick it up and it was missing 500 dollars. We spoke to management, but so far we have not heard back from the hotel.

Kauri Cliffs is a beautiful property. This was our second visit and we were so looking forward to coming back. The management has changed as they are now managed by Rosewood and are going thru some major changes that unfortunately are not positive. Last year they offered a really fun Summer series which was a different activity everyday. They had a putting contest, wine tasting and a pickleball clinic when we were there. They eliminated this. Last year each night they had a different menu and the food was very good. Now the menu was the same each night and the food was mediocre and service was very slow. Add to that a total lack of amenities in the cottage and I think Rosewood should carefully consider what they are eliminating. Golf was great and the staff is still very helpful and most accommodating.

Stunning location with great staff and great food. The views from almost every hole rival any golf course in the world….and I don’t even play golf! The linens are like sleeping on a cloud. There are real Silver ferns on property so I finally got to see one! Having a golf cart to tool around in is a great benefit.

For $5800 per night we certainly expected more than was delivered. We had just arrived after 3 nights from their competition in Russell which way over delivered at a third the price. The room: we booked a two bedroom unit with the understanding we would be upgraded. Well, it turns out we had already booked the highest category and they couldn’t upgrade to next level because it was full of employees of the new company Rosewood that is taking over. The layout was poorly designed. To get to the primary bathroom from the primary bedroom you had to exit the bedroom and go through the common hallway. Who thought that was a good idea? I bent down to tie my shoe on our third day and saw a belt sticking out from under the bed. It didn’t belong to us. Which means for three days at least the house keeping staff had missed it. Gross. There were only three towels in the bathroom so when you get caught in a rain storm and need to dry off (we did) there weren’t towels to use for showering with after. The food: so bad our first night that instead of going back to the property for lunch after our excursion we looked around for any alternative. We didn’t find anything so had lunch at Kauri Cliffs and it was reasonable. Dinner that night was significantly better than the first night. The service: everyone seemed to be trying hard but with the exception of the true professionals like Sebastian (food and beverage manager) and James (guest services) they really didn’t get what five star service should be. In summary: beautiful property with potential but wildly overpriced for what you currently get particularly when you compare to the alternatives in the area.

We visited the lodge recently for 4 nights on our honeymoon across New Zealand. We were blown away at how amazing the property was and how personable the staff was. The golf was first class. We would highly recommend this property to anyone who truly needs some relaxation while taking in the views, private beaches, and the 6000 acres of private land the lodge has to explore. This was the highlight of our 12 day trip.

Beautiful exclusive lodge, with a stunning location. Golf course challenging. Fantastic dining experiences with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lovely property to explore. Highly recommend for a relaxing break

As a professional travel writer for 30 years this was one of my finest stays anywhere-- the lodge is exemplary in everything it takes on and the golf course was a delight, the people warm and sincere, the location beautiful beyond description. Don't miss pink beach.

Want to celebrate something special to you is where the 'Cliffs' excel. They make you feel very unique and in all ways make you trip there, for whatever reason, a memorable occasion. And it is those outstanding events that plant a special memory in your mind where many others simply blur!

My stay at the Kauri Cliffs in Northland was truly one of the best I have ever had. This resort is a beautiful paradise full of luxurious comfort, an abundance of quality amenities, breathtaking natural surroundings and the most genuine Robertson Lodges hospitality. The grounds are stunning, the suite is very large, has a walk in closet, large vanity area, plenty of counter space, and beautiful view . Golf carts take you all throughout the property and are quick to pick you up on request. We never waited more than two minutes for a golf cart. The entire team throughout the Kauri Cliffs was remarkable and really made us stay extra special. The staff was courteous and went out of their way to make us comfortable . Special mention for manager , who was the first meeting & greeting us on our arrival . He really won us over with his warm hospitality . He was prompt with his replies and really anticipated our needs and gave us excellent suggestions . I would especially like to thank Ms. Marina for adding that extra magic and sparkle to my stay. After a unique, personal issue occurred shortly after my arrival, she quickly jumped into action and with a great help ! The welcoming happy smiles, the attention to even the smallest of details and the generous, heart warming service was exceptional. Luxury at its best. We had an amazing stay and the courtesy of staff is unparalleled. I was so touched and impressed with the Robertson family at Kauri Cliffs , it is truly an exceptional resort.