卡林頓莊園(Carrington Estate)

Beautiful place with very sweet staff, however the water was non-potable. Yes, you read that right— not sure how that justifies $300/night or if that’s even legal. The porterhouse steak was unbelievably tough for the price so we passed on the $30 breakfast as we figured they probably didn’t learn how to cook overnight. Beautiful room and setting, although the giant soaking tub could not be used (the water again). Won’t return.

Incredibly run down in every respect. Should be embarrassed to charge so much for such low grade property. As soon as you drive in the dilapidated and overgrown tennis courts tell you how it will be and it is consistent. From the rusting bar stools to the green swimming pool to the unmown lawns. Then the villas…top $ yet old carpets, dated, cheaply fitted bathrooms and technology. One villa had an aircon that was broken (but we were charged full price) and then the water stopped working. This is not a luxury property, it is such a shame as beautiful views and could be so lovely. It has been let go and the staff are nice but not what you expect for the prices charged in the restaurant. Will not be back and definitely recommend avoiding it.

Booked in for one night and ended up staying for two. The estate is in a superb position on the Karikari peninsula. Our room had stunning views over the golf course to the sea. The room was comfortable and well equipped. All the staff were exceptionally pleasant and helpful. Excellent dinners and breakfast in the restaurant. Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable break in a superb location. Only downside - the gardens are looking decidedly unloved, just watering would help!

Came in for lunch with my friend (Carrington Restaurant), the young guy who seated us seemed like he didn’t want to serve us at all. Could overhear him saying rude things about us to his coworker and was told to stop. The girl who then took over our table was amazing though and so was her service. She’s probably the only good spec to that place, she looked after us really well and made our experience better. She genuinely deserves a pay raise in my opinion! Other than that food was good, the young lady was great & it’s an average place to eat.

We stayed at Carrington Resort for 3 nights to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant in charge, a middle aged big woman was extremely rude. She changed our booking to 8.30pm inspite of the restaurant having only 3 tables booked at the original time of 7pm. When we arrived at 8.30, she kept us waiting for over 20 minutes pretending to work on a computer, before showing us our table ! Having owned restaurants and hotels, I can honestly say she is a total disgrace to Hospitality ! Our entrees took over an hour to arrive. When we enquired with the woman she said she will check with the Chef and didn’t get back to us. When the food finally arrived, the fish was raw and the chowder barely had 3 tablespoons per serving ! We ordered some food and soups for room service on the first night we arrived and the empty dishes were not cleared for the entire time we were there for 3 nights ! We reminded them every single day to clear the dishes and our entire villa stunk with the smell of stale food for our entire stay ! We are always travelling around New Zealand as well as around the world to France, USA, Singapore and this will definitely be Hands Down the worst service we have ever experienced in our lifetime! We will definitely not recommend Carrington Resort to anyone !

We found the choice limited for dining around Doubtless Bay. The restaurant at the golf course had a solid menu and food was prepared wonderfully. Also had a nice chat with the new restaurant and bar manager. Great positive attitude re customer service. I’d go back here again. You’ll like it!