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At Kauri Cliffs we are committed to providing our guests the very best hospitality experience the world has to offer. We take great pride in these achievements, so don’t just take these publications and organizations for their word, come and experience our memorable hospitality for yourself...
Travel + Leisure Magazine June 2010

World’s Best Service Awards – The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs rated #1 in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
Travel+Leisure (South Asia) Magazine "T+L 500 World's Best Hotels" January 2010

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs ranked #1 in New Zealand and the South Pacific with a score of 93.75...
Travel + Leisure, World’s Top 50 Hotels - January 2010

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs ranked #17 with a score of 93.7
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX TROPHIES 2010 - Rewarding Excellence

Kauri Cliffs awarded the Welcome Trophy in recognition of expertise and excellence in the art of hospitality and fine dining.
Condé Nast Traveller UK - January 2010

Kauri Cliffs – Best food in 2010 Gold List, Australasia & South Pacific
Kauri Cliffs ranked 18th Greatest Golf Course in the World by GOLF Magazine

Golf Magazine (50th Anniversary Issue) Ranked Cape Kidnappers 4th Greatest Golf Course in the World, and sister property Kauri Cliffs ranked 18th Greatest Golf Course in the World by GOLF Magazine
Golf Digest

April 2009

Kauri Cliffs is placed 25th in the Top 100 Courses in the World for 2009-2010 by the prestigious publication – Golf Digest. Golf Digest’s rankings are the most respected...
Travel + Leisure Awards - Top Resort In Australia, NZ & The South Pacific, 2009

Kauri Cliffs, along with our sister property Cape Kidnappers topped the "World’s Best Awards" Voted by distinguish Travel & Leisure magazine readers - USA. Our two properties came in first & second
Travel + Leisure Awards - 17th Best Hotel In The World, 2009

Kauri Cliffs lists as achieved 17th place in the hotel in the 2009 Worlds Best Hotels Awards by Travel & Leisure Magazines USA
Indagare - World’s Top Romantic Hotels, 2009

World Travel Awards - New Zealand’s Leading Golf Resort, 2008

Andrew Harper - 4th Best International Hideaway, 2008

Andrew Harper - 4th Best International Hideaway, 2008
The Gallivanters Guide - Award for Excellence, 2nd Best Hotel/Resort in Australia & New Zealand, 2008

Golf Digest Index “Best in the World” Issue - Number 1 International Golf Resort, 2008

“The World's Best Hotels, Resorts and Hideaways” – Andrew Harper Hideaway Report, September 2006

“Top Resorts in the World” – Cigar Aficionado Readers Survey, December 2005

“2005 Top 100, Ranked #58 in the world” – Golf Magazine, September 2005

“The World's Best Hotels, Resorts and Hideaways - Our 22nd Annual Survey of Sophisticated Travelers” – Andrew Harper Hideaway Report, September 2005

Kauri Cliffs named in top 20 International Hideaways in the World by the Andrew Harpers Hideaway.
“Top 20 Worldwide Golf Courses” - Celebrated Living Summer 2004

“2004 Departures Survey” - Departures May/June 2004

"Top 10 Hotels in the world" - Andrew Harper Hideaway Report September 2003

Kauri Cliffs named in top 10 hideaways in the world by the Andrew Harpers Hideaway Resorts.
"Top 100 Courses in the World" - Golf Magazine September 2003

“Top 101 Hotels in the World” - Tatler Travel Guide UK Jan 2003

“Editor’s Choice” - Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Sep 2002

“2002 Hot List – The Best New 52 Hotels in the World” – Conde Nast Traveler May 2002

“Ultimate Day of Golf” – Linkside Journal Jan 2002

“New Born Leader” – Section of Top 101 hotels in the World - Tatler magazine UK Jan 2002

“Grand Award Winner” - Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Dec 2001

“Best New International Golf Course” – Golf Digest USA Dec 2001

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The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs is located in the Bay of Islands, in the north island of New Zealand. This luxury 5 star boutique lodge is one of the most awarded luxury golf & spa resort hotels in New Zealand and set on 6,500 acres near Matauri bay, northland. The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the pacific ocean and is home to a par 72 PGA championship golf course designed and built by David Harman. Kauri Cliffs is also a member of Relais & Châteaux, an exclusive collection of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in the world. The Kauri Cliffs golf course has been home to The Kiwi Challenge PGA Golf Event and the course is currently ranked 18th Greatest Golf Course in the World by Golf Magazine's World Top 100 Course Ranking Panel who has compiled a list of the top 50 greatest golf courses of the last 50 years. Kauri Cliffs and along with our sister property Cape Kidnappers topped the "World’s Best Awards" in the top 15 Resorts in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific as voted by distinguish Travel & Leisure Magazine readers - USA.
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