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"Friendly host. Attention to detail. Article of clothing was left. Posted it back to us straight way. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 21 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Gladstone awaits you at The Summit Lodge. You'll be 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Gladstone Vineyard and 16.1 km (10 mi) from Vintage Aviation Museum. Highlights at this eco-certified lodge include free breakfast (local cuisine) and free self parking.

This smoke-free lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-star Gladstone lodge include Shear Discovery and Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art and History.

Deluxe Double Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$255* Per night/room 1 Apr. - 2 Apr.

Luxury Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Summit Lodge ratings based on 16 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Summit Lodge

Everyone (4) Couples (12)
5 out of 5
Friendly host. Attention to detail. Article of clothing was left. Posted it back to us straight way.

Posted by on 21 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Feb. 2024 by Summit Lodge

Thank you for your kind words, and was happy to help send back clothing to you. Pleased you enjoyed your stay

5 out of 5
2nd stay, will stay again. Renée and Kevin are great. Beautiful spot.

Posted by on 5 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Feb. 2023 by Summit Lodge

Thanks for your review Brendan. We look forward to hosting you both again!

5 out of 5
A beautiful location, warm friendly hosts, couldn't ask for more

Posted by on 27 Jan. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Feb. 2022 by Nigel

Thank you and we'd love to see you again.

5 out of 5
Great service and really friendly, awesome breakfast, was a relaxing stay and nothing was any trouble. Gave us a tour of property and got to feed the Alpacas. Highly recommend.

Posted by on 22 Sep. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Oct. 2019 by Tracey

thank you so much for your review..hope to see you back sometime!

5 out of 5
Relaxing and peaceful place lovely owners. Beautiful garden and setting

Posted by on 21 Jan. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Jan. 2019 by Tracey

thank you for your review - and very pleased you enjoyed your stay Tracey and Jim

5 out of 5

Very tidy and felt like home

Welcolmed at the door when we drove and felt very friendly and Homie

Posted by , from levin on 19 Feb. 2017

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5 out of 5

Over Night Stay

Lovely property in rural Gladstone, unfortunately we were only there one night so didn't get to wander around the beautiful garden. We were well looked after by Tracey and would recommend to anyone wanting to escape a town environment.

Posted by , from Brisbane on 26 Oct. 2015

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from New Zealand - Wellington on 4 May 2014

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5 out of 5
Pros: The guest wing is well separated from the main house, with each room having a small outdoor area.
Location: Tranquil
Facilities: Top of the line; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Located in a great area with easy acess to wineries, and the towns of Martinborough and Masterton.

Posted by , from Australia - QLD - Brisbane on 21 Nov. 2013

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5 out of 5
Pros: Staying in a fresh and serene country environment away from the hustle and stress of city living.Friendly and devoted owners.
Location: Away from it all
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Snow capped mountain views in the winter

Posted by , from Australia - WA - Perth on 26 Sep. 2013

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Sep. 2013 by

thank you so much, Mike for your kind words. Hope to see you both back here in the future, Tracey & Jim

Property Features

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Summit Lodge. Self parking is free. This 5-star Gladstone lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Summit Lodge offers 3 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Private patio (furnished)
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Microwave
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)

Food & Drink

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

This property does not have a front desk. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Caters to adults only
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Private entrance
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Summit Lodge Masterton
  • Summit Masterton
  • Summit Lodge Gladstone
  • The Summit Lodge Lodge
  • The Summit Lodge Gladstone
  • The Summit Lodge Lodge Gladstone

You should know

  • This is an adults-only property and children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Boutique & Lodge property is rated 5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.