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Stratford Mountain House
At a Glance
- dramatic mountain views
- fine food
Pros
- it can rain often on the mountain
Cons
Stratford Mountain House Review
High on Mt. Taranaki, this hotel and restaurant has a long-standing reputation for its dramatic setting and good food. In 2010 it was given a major'reincarnation after being purchased by the local Maori people Ngati Ruanui, keen to engage with tourism to help provide jobs for their people. All ten accommodation rooms have ensuites and spa baths, and delightful outlooks to the national park forest outside. The cafe serves breakfasts til early afternoon along with lunches and snacks, and the fine dining restaurant serves dinner centering on contemporary and classic cuisine made with local produce.Trails from the lodge traverse the lower reaches of the mountain, through a mix of subalpine shrublands and dense forest, and the small ski club is a 10-minute drive and 20-minute walk away.
- Address: Pembroke Rd., E. Egmont, Stratford, 4391
- Phone: 06/765-6100
- Website: www.stratfordmountainhouse.co.nz
- Location: Egmont National Park
Contact Information
- 10 rooms (8 double, 2 twin, one family, sleeps 4).
- Rate includes no meals.
- Credit cards accepted.
Hotel Details
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