Great remote location

Stayed in April 2025

Well planned out, excellent views, quiet location with natural sounds from waves and birds. Made to feel very welcome right from arrival to departure. We were looking for somewhere special for our 50th anniversary so pleased we found “The Cliffs “.We were greeted by Ton and had a vase of flowers prepared by Larissa in our room. As for our meal we felt it was prepared with love, beautifully presented with a lovely view to with it, a very special experience. Memories made, not just guests but felt like friends sharing our special occasion. Thanks for the extra flowers and romantic table setting and 🥂.

Stayed in March 2025

Tiny things I noticed that did not reduce my overall excellent rating: The walls were a little thin, and so sound traveled between rooms. There were no extra blankets in the room, but some were available upon request. Also, my universal outlet adapter would not fit in most of the outlets (mine is one of those big, boxy things), so if you are coming from overseas you would want to bring a smaller adapter. Ton, the owner, was right there to help with these and anything else I needed.

Loved the location, very comfortable bed. The owners were very nice and helpful. Large bathtub, which is rare in a rental.

Stayed in March 2025

Fantastic location. Great hosts!

Stayed in February 2025

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Great breakfast and dinner. Host and hostess friendly and knowledgeable. Views. Access to wonderful activities.

Stayed in March 2025

The bath was great to relax in after a long tramp.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing.

This place is a gem, in so many ways. The lodge rooms are beautifully designed for both comfort and style, giving a view out to sea. Bed is extremely comfortable and the bathtub luxurious. The setting - above a long, wild, stony beach - gives a real sense of being away from it all. The dinner was excellent - good, fresh ingredients, artfully presented. Making our too-short stay at The Cliffs even more special were the warm and engaging hosts, Ton and Larissa. It felt like a gathering place of friends.

Stayed in March 2025

The owners Ton and Larissa were very hospitable and engaged enthusiastically with their guests. The accommodation was comfortable and stylishly elegant. Larissa provided attractive and appetizing meals at a fair price in the beautiful on-site restaurant.

Stayed in February 2025

A gorgeous seaside location off the beaten track. Lovely meals served by gracious hosts - be sure to preorder the dinner and breakfast. We had a very special Valentines Day!

Stayed in February 2025

Friendly owners, nice onsite restaurant with good food including Ukrainian dumplings, beautiful view across the fields to sea from our lodge. Lovely location a short walk to the beach and short drive to Humpridge Track.

Stayed in February 2025

Simple but extremely suitable.

Stayed in February 2025

Great location and beautiful sunrise

Stayed in January 2025

We had an incredible 4-night stay at The Cliffs Seaside Lodge in New Zealand. The location is absolutely stunning—beautifully isolated with breathtaking view of ocean and unforgettable sunsets. It was the perfect peaceful retreat, yet ideally situated for exploring the Southland of New Zealand South Island. The lodge itself is unique and charming, offering a quiet and serene atmosphere. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and well-maintained. The owners, Larissa and Ton, were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. To top it all off, the dinners were absolutely delicious! During our stay, we explored the stunning Doubtful Sound Fiords, visited the charming towns of Te Anau and Manapouri in Southland/Fiordland, and enjoyed having breakfasts in Tui Base Camp Cafe of Tuatapere, a small rural town near the southern coast. Their mince pie is a must-try—the best I’ve ever had! We also visited Bluff, a historic seaport town, and spent a pleasant time in Queens Park in Invercargill, a beautiful green space in the city near the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind getaway surrounded by natural beauty, this is the place to be. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend it!

Stayed in January 2025

The rain on arrival (but umbrellas provided!) & it was fine the next morning

Fabulous apartment with a deck overlooking the wild beautiful coast - lovely bathroom (including large bathtub) & kitchenette - beautifully furnished & great meals available at the on site cafe

Stayed in January 2025

It was so quiet and peaceful. The view was great. The dinners were fantastic and such lovely people. Thank you.

Stayed in January 2025

A microwave in the room would have been amazing but there is one available in the common room

Beautiful location! Lovely owners and a lovely room - very spacious and well appointed.

Stayed in January 2025

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In a remote location, wonderful hosts , stayed in a Lodge room that was very comfortable with everything you need . Had a lovely dinner in the restaurant.

Stayed in January 2025

The food menu doesn't change, the food is great so we didn't mind too much

Great hosts who made you feel at home, the rooms are beautifully built, very luxurious with great views, the food available is reasonably priced and yummy, made for a lovely couple of evenings watching the sunset, we would love to come back in future, we slept the best here compared to quite a few other places we were staying

Stayed in January 2025

Ton was a great host. Soundproof rooms made for a great sleep. Delicious food.

Stayed in December 2024

How do you make coffee on the lodge lounge with no milk or water?

Our dinner was excellent. We got a lovely warm welcome and the hosts did everything to make our stay comfortable.

Stayed in January 2025

We stayed in a lodge room which had a spectacular view of the ocean and the mountains to the west. The room had excellent facilities. If you're looking for a remote New Zealand experience, I would strongly recommend The Cliffs Seaside Lodge

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Location was superb with amazing views and really peaceful. Really good comfortable facilities. Cafe was excellent as well with really fresh well prepared food in amazing setting.

Stayed in December 2024

It was our last night in the fjordland area before traveling to Queenstown and ending our 2 weeks in New Zealand. We wanted to be in a remote southern location and the Cliffs was a perfect choice. The views and location to the sea was exactly what we wanted. Be sure to visit the beach nearby. Our hosts were friendly, informative and very responsive to our questions. We enjoyed meeting them very much. We have great memories of the Cliffs.

Stayed in November 2024

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