Grasmere Lodge — High Country Retreat — where luxury and natural splendor come together in the heart of the Southern Alps, to form what one international guest described as “a whole other world of peacefulness & serenity.”

Built in 1858, the original limestone homestead, now the core of the lodge, introduces you to the style of personal pampering that earned the Harper’s Hideaway Report Grand Award in 1998. At the same time this traditional New Zealand high country ranch, set amid towering 7000 ft peaks, provides a wide range of outdoor activities for those seeking a more adventurous interlude.

Grasmere Lodge also offers a richness of traditional New Zealand hospitality. Owner, Tom Butler, and his staff epitomize New Zealand friendliness and generosity of spirit. Together they take great delight in sharing the magic of Grasmere with their guests.

Open fireplaces dominate the large lounge and den. The fine cuisine uses the best local ingredients—and trout caught by guests is often featured on the menu. Grasmere Lodge offers 10 individually decorated guest bedrooms and includes breakfast and dinner daily. For the car enthusiasts, Grasmere Lodge also holds a collection of five vintage Porchehaus!

By virtue of its dramatic location near Arthurs Pass, its ever-changing climate and its unashamed emphasis on quality and quiet comfort, Grasmere will always be an unparalleled experience.

This lodge is a proud member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, the Lodge Association of New Zealand, and Select Hotels and Resorts.