Beautiful views, very cozy. Great trails around for hiking. Lovely host that was very accommodating.

Séjour effectué en Août 2025

We loved Helen's hospitality! She made us feel so comfortable and cared for. The property itself was gorgeous, with great facilities.

Séjour effectué en Juin 2025

Fabulous host Helen. Wonderful view and nice breakfast.

Séjour effectué en Mai 2025

The composting toilet takes you by surprise at first, but, needs must!

An amazing view in a spectacular but quiet location. The windows are giant so the view is unimpeded.

Séjour effectué en Mai 2025

Everything was great.

Helen is an amazing host - so welcoming and hospitable. Our dinner was delicious and it was nice to all sit at her table and talk. Our room has the most beautiful view to the alps - the stars are amazing and so was the sunrise. A beautiful place to stay. We enjoyed being ‘off grid’! Take time to enjoy the walk up Bealey Spur - stunning views! Thank you Helen!

Séjour effectué en Mai 2025

Being off grid has its challenges but Helen has a good set-up

When we walked into the lodge the view was breathtaking. The lodge is cosy, warm and perfect for a short stay. Helen was a fabulous host, very chatty, knowledgeable about the area and welcoming

Séjour effectué en Avril 2025

Nothing really. It was a great experience.

It is exactly what was advertised.

Séjour effectué en Avril 2025

Loved it all!

Special experience! Helen is amazing, sociable and welcoming. Our first night in the South Island and the perfect experience to bank in our memories! Great restaurant up the road for a very good cooked meal .

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

Helen was very welcoming. We were only staying 1 night but would have stayed longer if we had the time. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious using fresh, local ingredients. Helen is a very interesting sociable person and couldn't have made us feel more at home. Thoroughly recommend staying at Ecolodge.

Séjour effectué en Avril 2025

Views were spectacular. Helen was a fantastic host and very welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

There was nothing I did not like

We didn't know what to expect at Arthur's Pass Lodge. However, our stay here turned out to be a highlight of our trip to the South Island. Helen is a wealth of information, a great host, excellent cook and baker and just a pleasure to be around. The views from her place are excellent, and the ambiance there was truly remarkable. I would go back through Arthur's Pass just to stay here again.

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

Fantastic views over the valley. Charming host. We really enjoyed our stay here. You should know that the property is off grid therefore some services are limited.

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

When booking the place, I didn't realize I was staying at someone's house. This is probably my fault from not reading carefully - however, I never once worried about my safety or the safety of my belongings here.

I really enjoyed my stay - Helen was such a fantastic host. I really appreciated all her efforts in keeping the place off-grid, including the composting toilet (which btw did not smell at all)! The bed was extremely comfortable which is wonderful after a long day hiking. Helen was so easy to talk to. We had the wonderful pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Helen and the other guests. It felt like you were staying at a family/friends place - with all the comfort after a long day out. Also - beautiful view of the stars from this location.

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

Breakfast with a smile and the location superb.

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

Helen was a marvelous host, full of information about the area and full of good humor. We had a great time talking and dining with her. The views from the house and bedrooms were beautiful. The location by chance rewarded us with a stunning rainbow across the valley the next morning.

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

Helen is a fantastic host, friendly and willing to share her vast wealth of knowledge. This was our first experience of an off grid property, and it was interesting to learn how it works.The views are amazing, and the place is very quiet. Our room was clean and clutter free with a super comfortable bed. You are sharing someone's precious home, so read the information carefully! The eco toilet may not be for everyone or mastering the hot water system, while the entrance through her busy workplace garage reminded us of home. Sharing an evening meal with Helen and her guests was lovely, exchanging stories of our travels and life in general.

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

While we are not typically fans of shared bathrooms, the Eco Lodge experience, and Helen’s hospitality made up for it. You are only sharing the bathroom one other room, and the owner. We will always remember and cherish our time spent here, a highlight of our New Zealand travels. Thank you Helen!

For travellers who are adventurous, social, and interested in a home stay with a kind, energetic and knowledgeable host, Eco Lodge is the place for you. While rustic, Eco Lodge is like a luxury mountain hut that you can drive to, with a beautiful view, private rooms, comfy beds, clean sheets and towels, hot showers, running water, and a fabulous host/chef, who provides delicious, freshly cooked meals (breakfast and dinner). While completely off the grid, solar power provides energy for lights, and charging devices. Wifi is also provided. Great hiking is at your doorstep, and quiet, peaceful sleeps await you after “family style” dinners. The lodge is all about shared spaces, meeting new people from around the world, and experiencing home away from home!

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

Nothing not to like

The host was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. Helen had good knowledge of the surrounding area/trails and things to do. Amazing views from front room and bedroom windows. Lovely dinner and good company.

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

Very nice atmosphere and very good view on Arthur Pass, Helene is a very friendly host and takes care of everything. Nice Dinner with all guests of the eco lodge.

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

This accommodation is a perfect blend of comfort, charm, and convenience, offering a fantastic base to explore the national park. Its prime location, just moments from the trail entrances, makes it ideal for adventurers. Helen, with her deep knowledge of the area and all of New Zealand, is an incredible host. I highly recommend her home-cooked meals, which are shared in the company of Helen and fellow travelers—such a great opportunity for meaningful conversations after a day of exploration. The star-gazing from the large windows is the perfect way to unwind and reflect on the day. Additionally, Helen's commitment to low-impact living makes this place even more special, perfectly in tune with the breathtaking natural surroundings. Highly recommended!

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

We wouldn’t normally book somewhere with a shared bathroom, but the advantages absolutely outweighed this, and we were super-glad we stayed there.

The view is as amazing as it appears in the advert, and the bed was super comfortable. Helen is an amazing hostess, she made us feel so welcome in her special home, cooked a delicious breakfast (bread straight from the oven!) and shared lots of great advice for our trip.

Séjour effectué en Février 2025

Great and very friendly host:) ! Spectacular view from the property. Very nice breakfast with scrambled eggs. Very close to the nice hiking track entrance. We truly recommend this place !

Séjour effectué en Janvier 2025

As the house is small and quirky and the host (who is an absolutely lovely person) is always at home, there was no place/opportunity for privacy or to really relax, aside from the bedroom.

Beautiful views, terrific breakfast and close to hiking trails. Beds were comfy and the place was very eco-friendly. Helen, who lives there, is a friendly, knowledgeable host. Fine for a short stay.

Séjour effectué en Décembre 2024

Real New Zealand

Séjour effectué en Décembre 2024