Oneroa Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Curved cliffside lodge
Terracotta courtyards and curved adobe walls cascade down the cliffs of Owhanake Bay in an intimate island hideaway.
“The style is Mediterranean meets Maori. The lodge’s shape was inspired by a matau, or traditional Maori fishhook…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Curved plaster architecture and terracotta courtyards blend Tuscan textures with Owhanake Bay panoramas.
Remarkable
Hosted evening drinks, private chef degustations, and suites with deep gulf-facing soaking tubs.
Notable
A subterranean cave-style jacuzzi grotto pairs with a heated infinity pool high above the bay.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Delamore Lodge is the archetypal New Zealand lodge hotel — a luxe and secluded guest house in improbably stunning natural surroundings.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Te Ara Hura coastal track passes the grounds, leading along the cliffs toward Oneroa art galleries and local vineyards.
The rooms
Curving plaster walls frame gulf views, where deep soaking tubs sit beside picture windows and private patios look over the water.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor infinity pool perches on the cliff edge, looking straight out over Owhanake Bay.
Spa and grotto
A subterranean cave grotto holds a hot jacuzzi and cedar sauna. Treatment rooms offer therapies using native botanical skincare.
Restaurant
Delamore Lodge Dining
Multi-course dinners feature Hauraki Gulf seafood and garden produce, served beside an outdoor fireplace overlooking the bay.
The lodge cascades down a hillside in the shape of a Maori fish hook, looking out over sheltered Owhanake Bay … toward the scattered islands.
How it began
The building was carved into the hillside to mirror the curving silhouette of a traditional Māori matau bone fishhook.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.