What our clients say

“We had our wedding at The Lodge in May 2023. We had lots of communication with Peter in planning our wedding; Emails and meetings at The Lodge and no question was a dumb question. He was very open to working with our requirements Georgia’s expertise and experience was great, making sure that all bases were covered (including some things we hadn’t considered) and then carrying out the plan on the day. We had to go to our back-up wet weather plan and Georgia gave us as much time as possible for us to make our decision before expertly making the arrangements.
The Lodge space is lovely and cozy on the inside, and beautiful and lush on the outside. We are so pleased with our experience. Lots of thanks to The Lodge team.”

– Wai

“The Lodge is a beautiful venue ran by a lovely family. Peter, Georgia and Jared plus the wonderful staff made our wedding day seamless and they were super attentive to our bridal party and guests. We cannot express our gratitude to this place, worth every single cent.”

– Zoe

“I’ve been to The Lodge multiple times for functions and celebrations. The Lodge is in such a beautiful location with many perfect spots for photos. The staff are incredibly friendly, attentive and accommodating with any requests. The dining rooms have great indoor and outdoor flow perfect for the summer! The food was fantastic with such a great variety! I highly recommend The Lodge if your planning a party or celebration.”

– Tatiana

“Absolutely stunning location with wonderful views and lovely, welcoming staff. A hidden gem of the area that you might drive past everyday without even noticing, but in my opinion it really adds to its charm. Big location with a number of complexes on the inside mean that they are able to cater anything from quaint to very large events, with beautiful outdoor areas to enjoy the sun and the views. Owners are very accommodating to everyone’s needs with great communication all round, making everything leading up to and on the day completely seamless. Couldn’t recommend more highly!”

– Taison

“Thank you all so much for hosting our wedding. We had the best day thanks to you all, with amazing food, fantastic service, and your beautiful venue. Thank you for going above and beyond!”

– Kate and Blair

“A true sample of excellent hospitality! The Lodge is set in a beautiful, quiet area surrounded by fields and trees with fantastic staff that cannot do enough for you! The owners are welcoming and make you feel part of their family instantly and will provide you with all the information you may need. They are fully informed regarding the surrounding area and any events which may be taking place.
The rooms are spotless and the beds are comfy! All rooms have their own balcony with fantastic views! It was a great experience staying there and we’ll definitely be back soon!
Thank you for everything.”

– Konstandina

“Wonderful venue for weddings and functions, with beautiful views of the inlet. The hosts and staff are warm, enthusiastic and highly accommodating. Nothing is too much trouble! Would highly recommend!”

– Holly

THE Pāuatahanui INLET, WELLINGTON’S HIDDEN GEM

“My wife Eve and I held our 50th wedding anniversary at the Lodge, and I must say that the team could not do enough for us. The Lodge is a superb setting for any special occasion, and the hospitality is second to none. I highly recommend the Lodge and wish to thank everyone for the wonderful memories we have of celebrating our 50th anniversary there.”

— Don

“My fiance and I have been to the Lodge a number of times for different functions since 2020 and on each occasion we have enjoyed the hospitality of the Lodge team including wonderful food and drink, their professionalism and being made to feel warmly welcome. We look forward to upcoming functions at the Lodge.”

— Megan

“We have used this venue now on several occasions for business meetings and workshops. The owners are incredibly accommodating – nothing is too much trouble. The standard of food is very high and there is always plenty of it. There are a number of rooms which may this a versatile venue for meetings and breakout rooms. And on a fabulous Wellington day its great to make use of the extensive outdoor decking areas. I would highly recommend this venue for your next meeting or function. You won’t want to leave!”

— Michelle

“I have been to several events at the Lodge and each one has been a great experience. The beautiful setting, spacious events area, multiple bars and fantastic staff make this place truly fantastic. An easy 5 stars in my book.”

— Shavez