Hotel A
Blanket Bay
New Zealand
Hotel B
Matakauri Lodge
New Zealand
vs
Honeymoon Hotel Head-to-Head
Blanket Bay vs Matakauri Lodge
Two of the world's most coveted honeymoon hotels, scored on what actually matters for couples.
Our Verdict
Blanket Bay scores 91/100 on our honeymoon rubric; Matakauri Lodge scores 90/100. Blanket Bay edges this head-to-head, but read the criteria below — the right pick depends on what you value most.
Pick Blanket Bay for...
- ◆Blanket Bay scores higher overall (91/100 vs 90/100) on our honeymoon rubric.
- ◆Pick Blanket Bay if New Zealand (New Zealand) is the trip you really want.
- ◆Blanket Bay is a 5-star property with 9.5 TripAdvisor.
Pick Matakauri Lodge for...
- ◆Matakauri Lodge starts at $1,300/night — easier on the budget.
- ◆75% of Matakauri Lodge reviews are from couples — the romance signal is strong.
- ◆Pick Matakauri Lodge if New Zealand (New Zealand) is the trip you really want.
Side-by-side
At a glance — 12 criteria
1
Blanket Bay wins
2
Matakauri Lodge wins
Criterion
Blanket Bay
Matakauri Lodge
Honeymoon Score
✓91/100
90/100
Price / night
$1,500–$4,800
✓$1,300–$4,200
Stars
5★
5★
Adults-only
No
No
Beach access
No
No
Spa
Yes
Yes
Pool
Yes
Yes
Room service
Yes
Yes
Couples reviews
70%
✓75%
TripAdvisor
9.5/10
9.5/10
Country
New Zealand
New Zealand
Destination
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
Blanket Bay
91/100·$1,500–$4,800/night
New Zealand
Matakauri Lodge
90/100·$1,300–$4,200/night
Common questions
FAQ
Which is more expensive — Blanket Bay or Matakauri Lodge?+
Blanket Bay is the pricier of the two ($1,500–$4,800/night vs $1,300–$4,200/night for Matakauri Lodge).
Which is adults-only — Blanket Bay or Matakauri Lodge?+
Neither property is strictly adults-only, though both attract a predominantly adult clientele.
Does Blanket Bay or Matakauri Lodge have overwater bungalows?+
Neither property offers overwater villas.
When is the best month to visit Blanket Bay and Matakauri Lodge?+
For Blanket Bay in New Zealand, aim for the dry shoulder season; for Matakauri Lodge in New Zealand, the same logic applies — check our destination guides for month-by-month detail.
Is Blanket Bay better than Matakauri Lodge for a honeymoon?+
On our honeymoon rubric Blanket Bay scores 91/100 versus Matakauri Lodge at 90/100 — but the right pick depends on whether you prioritise destination and ambience.
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