16 Friends Hill Road, Mosgiel, Otago 9092, New ZealandSee Hotel Details
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Location9.5
Amenities9.4
Service9.6
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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Hill View
Date of stay: Apr 2026
Couple
21 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 4, 2026
The room was unexpectedly clean and cozy, truly showing the host's meticulous care. There was a very, very detailed check-in and usage manual in the room. The host, an elderly gentleman, was very warm and friendly, and proactively offered help. The next day after breakfast, he took us to feed alpacas and sheep and gave us a commentary – one 24-year-old alpaca was so cool! The accommodation is on a quiet farm, about a dozen kilometers outside Dunedin city, but the road is easy to drive. We arrived at 9:30 PM, and the host was still warmly waiting for us at the front desk. Parking was also very convenient. Highly recommended if you're driving! It's a shame we had to hit the road back to Christchurch early the next morning. The manual showed there were many hiking trails nearby to explore. I hope to visit again someday.
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Xiaokuige
Superior King Room
Date of stay: Dec 2025
Couple
32 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 29, 2026
Excellent in terms of both atmosphere and facilities. I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit.
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Panda Mommy
Superior King Room
Date of stay: Oct 2025
Couple
26 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 22, 2025
Hotel on the mountain, nice view, starry night, tidy and lovely staffs. Meet Mr. Molly and his family (sheep) which are soooo cute. We have a great time here ❤️❤️❤️
Guest User
Superior King Room
Date of stay: Oct 2025
Couple
3 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 13, 2025
Best stay in our trip. The room was cosy and complete with microwave and fridge. Central heating so room was comfortable. We arrived on a rainy evening and not eager to venture out for dinner. The host had stock of frozen dinner packs that we could buy to reheat. He even cooked rice for us. Great dining area. We even made latte using their coffee machine. Lovely time spent chatting with the host like meeting an old friend. The morning feeding of sheep and alpacas made this stay extra personal. Highly recommended.
Wee Justin
Superior King Room
Date of stay: Aug 2025
Couple
10 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 7, 2025
Nice little room. We enjoy the view. Host even wrote us a personal check in note and I like the play book to get us started
Guest User
Queen Room
Date of stay: May 2025
Couple
1 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jun 3, 2025
If you use Google Maps, remember to select the pedestrian path for directions. Otherwise, it may guide you to an abandoned house.
The view from the dining room was nice, but we found some short blond hairs on the bed. We weren't too concerned about it, but others might be.
The breakfast is quite Western—bread and jam, with milk or yogurt.
It's a nice place, suitable for a short nap before takeoff.
Nearby Saddle Hill is a great spot for viewing the Southern Lights if the timing is right.
You could also ask John for local tips—he might know the best viewing spots.
Thanks again to John for his hospitality!
Raylee Scanlan
Superior King Room
Date of stay: Feb 2025
Couple
2 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Mar 16, 2025
A quiet pleasant stay. Nice apartment with outdoor patio.
KarineJ
Superior Family Room
Date of stay: Jan 2025
Travelling with friends
1 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Feb 2, 2025
The room was huge and every care has been taken to ensure you are comfortable. The sofa bed is slatted which means it is like a normal bed. The king bediss amazing, so comfortable. Apart from being on the outskirts of Dunedin (not very far) I could not fault this motel. There is a guest kitchen where you can prepare your own food and then you can join the other guests.
The owner was very helpful and could not do enough for us. Would stay again.
Guest User
Superior King Room
Date of stay: Dec 2024
Couple
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 19, 2025
Wonder shower pressure, the livestock were entertaining. We enjoyed our stay, and the host was wonderful
S.Cs
Date of stay: Jun 2024
Solo traveller
4 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 5, 2024
One of the best farmstay I have stayed in so far!! John is awesome and thoroughly enjoyed my chat with him. Would definitely visit again! It's exactly as described!
Response from Property: It's always a pleasure to share our close to the city countryside.
Guest User
Superior Family Room
Date of stay: Nov 2025
Family
2 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 29, 2025
Good farmstay experience
勇 Ren
Date of stay: Aug 2025
Couple
6 reviews
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Sep 10, 2025
Very quite and relaxing farm
Guest User
Queen Room
Date of stay: Nov 2024
Couple
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 5, 2024
We really love the place, the room was perfect too.
The host was super friendy
Jared22
Luxury King Suite
Date of stay: Dec 2023
Family
2 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 28, 2024
John was very pleasant to welcome us, my girl likes this place very much. A lot of spaces, meet very nice people around the world, also animal feedings in the farm.
Response from Property: Great guests make it easy to be a good host
Guest User
Superior King Room
Date of stay: Aug 2023
Solo traveller
1 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 19, 2023
Really nice warm & facilities, friendly host and easy self checkin. However I especially booked out of town, farmstay, for a nice dark night, away from streetlights etc & was terribly disappointed that VERY bright spotlights were on ALL night. Had to have curtains drawn to sleep and unable to enjoy sitting out in the lovely little patio area to enjoy the beautiful clear star filled sky.