Conde Nast Traveller (UK) Votes Huka Lodge Best Hotel in Australasia and The South Pacific

Alan Pye with his dog Major fishing the Waikato River 1931
Copyright: The Huka Retreats

Just announced at a ceremony held in London, Huka Lodge, New Zealand, has been given the award for Best Hotel in Australasia and the South Pacific in the internationally respected annual Reader's Travel Awards of Condé Nast Traveller Magazine.

As Huka Lodge celebrates its 90-year anniversary during 2014, this news comes at a time of celebration and renewed commitment to continuing to provide an extraordinary hospitality experience for its guests.

“For many years Huka Lodge has warmly welcomed guests from around the world, authors, actors, Royalty and discerning travellers in search of a private haven in one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations. We regard Condé Nast Traveller Magazine very highly, so we're delighted to be recognized by its global readers as the Best Hotel in Australasia and the South Pacific,” said Ms Louise Smythe, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Huka Retreats.

Huka Lodge is a sister property to Dolphin Island, Fiji and Grande Provence Estate, South Africa. All three properties comprise The Huka Retreats and are the vision of their founder, entrepreneur Alex van Heeren.