Our Location

Double Bay, Kenepuru Sound

Welcome to Paradise

Hopewell Lodge is located on the water’s edge of Double Bay in the beautiful and remote Kenepuru Sound in Marlborough Sounds, NZ. Surrounded by turquoise waters and native forests, Hopewell is truly a little slice of paradise and a welcoming place of respite for travelers from across the globe.

Although our location is remote, getting here is quite easy. From driving to kayaking to water taxi, there are a variety of transportation options available to suit every type of traveler. Head over to our How to Get to Hopewell page to decide which option best suits your travel plans Alternatively, you can always contact us directly and we’ll be happy to help you organise your transport to and from the lodge.

Legends

So, I’m reluctant to write this review. Why? because the secret will be out to this fantastic hidden location and lodge experience. My wife and I spent two nights at Hopewell while completing the QCT by bike. Mike picked us up on his boat from Portage for the quick trip across the sound, within 5 mins of setting foot on land I had a cold Speights in my hand, 20 mins in I was in the lodge hot pool overlooking what is some of the most stunning scenery NZ has to offer (and I have travelled all over this land), another cold brew in the tub and invited to a company dinner of fresh Mussels that Mike had been out to harvest 20 minutes prior!. Lovely guests and a stunning homemade Pizza later and the end to an epic day. Put simply, hospitality students should be sent to hang out with these guys as they have in my opinion the absolute epitome of Southern hospitality. They offer more than a place to stay, they have worked hard (so hard it seems effortless) to produce a unique experience. See you guys again without a doubt. Legends.

Dan Dempsey March 2021