Where the house
welcomes you home Where the house welcomes you home

Where the house
welcomes you home Where the house welcomes you home

Otahuna’s past began with a present. First built as a lavish wedding gift in 1895, Otahuna’s story has since seen many chapters. For over 60 years it was the private estate of one of New Zealand’s most beloved public figures. It housed a monastery and teaching seminary, and was later home to a storied commune. It has even hosted its share of visiting monarchs. Otahuna’s past began with a present. First built as a lavish wedding gift in 1895, Otahuna’s story has since seen many chapters. For over 60 years it was the private estate of one of New Zealand’s most beloved public figures. It housed a monastery and teaching seminary, and was later home to a storied commune. It has even hosted its share of visiting monarchs.

Today, this magnificent homestead has been reverently revived. Room by room, acre by acre, its story has been retold for a new century. Today we warmly welcome you to its next chapter.

The Otahuna of today is a captivating escape reimagined for the modern age. You’re greeted by the elegance of the grand Entry Hall one moment, only to steal away to lavish private quarters the next. Here every suite is one-of-a-kind, and every dining experience feels once-in-a-lifetime. The grandest of gardens beckon, and each page turns effortlessly from the end of one century to the dawn of two more.

It's on the house when you
call Otahuna home

A stay at Otahuna is more than all-inclusive. It’s all-encompassing. Breakfasts are prepared by request and served in the location of your choice. Delectable lunches include produce harvested mere moments before. Nightly four-course dinners are presented by one of our chefs. From pre-dinner cocktails to matched wine pairings, guided garden tours to freshly pressed laundry. All these and more are always complimentary.

In a country as young as New Zealand, a place as historic as Otahuna is a rare gem; first cut by a country gentleman, worn by decades of life in vivid technicolour, then polished for a new era.

Every guest marks a new chapter in Otahuna's story. Yours is just waiting to be written.

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Otahuna's Character is
Defined by its characters Otahuna's Character is Defined by its characters

The team is ever ready with warm welcomes and captivating conversations. They are quick with a smile and even quicker on their feet. They have the knack for knowing just what you need, before you even knew you needed it. These are the unmistakable hallmarks of hospitality at Otahuna.
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