The Croydon Lodge

11/03/2026

Step into the ultimate treasure hunt this weekend at the Gore Vintage Car Club's annual car boot sale, where you might just uncover a real bargain.

26/02/2026

🌅 We’re Hiring – Breakfast Cook Wanted! 🍳

The Croydon Lodge Hotel is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Breakfast Cook to join our team.

🗓 5 mornings per week (rostered days – could be any day of the week)
⏰ Early starts required

For the right person, there is also the opportunity to pick up extra shifts assisting with function prep, lunch, and dinner service.

If you’re motivated, work well in a team, and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Please send your CV to [email protected]
or drop it in to reception.

19/02/2026

Duty Manager – Croydon Lodge Hotel
Croydon Lodge Hotel is seeking a motivated Duty Manager to work across our restaurant and function centre.
We’re looking for someone flexible, as our roster includes a mix of morning, day, and evening shifts — no two weeks are the same. Hours are negotiable and may range between part-time and full-time, depending on availability and business needs.
You will need:
⭐A current Duty Manager’s Licence or the ability to obtain one
⭐Hospitality experience and strong customer service skills
⭐A positive attitude and willingness to lead from the front
⭐Availability to work evenings and weekends
If you enjoy working in a dynamic hospitality environment and want to join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and cover letter either at the front desk or to Manu on [email protected]

13/02/2026

Make Sunday your new favourite day of the week 🍺 Join us at the Croydon Lodge Public Bar – now open Sundays!

Every day is a celebration at the Lodge! Now open 7 days a week!

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from our amazing team!
Today we’re grateful to be celebrating with just over 260 people, sharing good food, warmth, and holiday spirit. Thank you to everyone who supports what we do — we couldn’t do it without this incredible team. ❤️

08/12/2025

🌞🍹 NEW SUMMER COCKTAIL MENU HAS ARRIVED! 🍹🌞
We're shaking up fresh new flavours at Blazing Copper Restaurant, and we can't wait for you to try them!
Here’s a taste of what’s waiting on the bar…

✨ Custom Copper
Create your perfect summer sip! Choose your spirit, your fizz, and two fruity syrups for a drink that’s totally yours.

🔥 Copper Kick
A smooth blend of rich espresso, Kahlúa, and Finlandia vodka, expertly crafted for a velvety finish

🌸 Copper Delight
Inspired by Turkish delight… a soft, floral blend of vanilla vodka, crème de cacao and rose syrup.

🍪 Copper Cookie
A spiced caramel biscuit dream! Baileys and Shanky's Whip come together for the ultimate dessert cocktail.

Come in, cool down, and find your new favourite sip this summer.
Available now!

05/12/2025

’Tis the season… to show off your trivia skills! 🎄
Quiz Night – Fri 12 Dec @ 7:30pm
The Lodge Public Bar
$30 per team • Max 5
Bring a non-perishable item for Toot for Tucker & join the fun!

04/12/2025

Maruawai College had their prizegiving this week and it is fair to say we have some very talented staff here at the Lodge. Big shout out to Regan, Lilly, Riley and Ella (not pictured).

Ella - Gillian Cooper Trophy - contribution to school netball
Lilly - 1st in yr13 Hospitality & Service Industry
Regan - 1st in yr11 Geography
Riley - 1st in yr12 Accounting, English and Economics, Sports Person of the year and Top of Senior boys Cross Country and Athletics.

Riley will also be Head Boy for 2026.

04/12/2025

We're in party mode here at the Croydon Lodge Hotel! We kicked the month off with the annual MLT Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch on the 1st and the 2nd. Over 500 seniors from the Gore district got treated to a free 2 course lunch. Cheers to the students from Maruawai College junior campus who came to volunteer and join the fun.