Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Free Wifi

9.2

About this property

Historic Charm: Kinloch Wilderness Retreat in Glenorchy offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms, a lounge, and a games room. Additional amenities include a hot tub, shared kitchen, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English, and vegetarian dishes. Activities and Location: Guests can participate in yoga classes, hiking, and cycling. Located 48 mi from Queenstown Airport, the property offers scenic lake and mountain views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Sithravelu
Singapore Singapore
“Beautiful stay with spotless facilities and a very clean room. The property’s peaceful location near the lake made it even more special, and at night, the sky was filled with stars. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and...”
Naomi
United States United States
“Location, staff, vibes, the whole place really. Nice common room too. Oh and tell Sam happy birthday”
Ellen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfy little room for a night before our Routeburn hike. Nice touch being able to use the hot tub and excellent spacious stocked kitchen! Lovely quiet place to be I'd come back/”
Miles
United States United States
“Great staff, delicious food and they had a washer and dryer for hire.”
Robert
Germany Germany
“Clean stay with all huge kitchen, stunning few and friendly staff”
Waller
United States United States
“The location was ideal!! Everything was so nice! My favorite part was the coffee/bar and the emoto bikes!!”
Heather
New Zealand New Zealand
“Staff are amazing, facilities are gorgeous, location exceptional- only thing i didn't realize when i booked the private rooms share bathroom facilities but that was my bad for not reading closely enough.”
Lauren
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful location, the room had just what we needed. The food and drinks we had were delicious. Friendly staff.”
Sarah
New Zealand New Zealand
“The view from the room and the room itself were fantastic. Also, we splurged and had the three-course restaurant meal, which was amazing.”
Lynsey
United States United States
“Access to the spa areas was great after two days of hiking the Routeburn Track. The kitchen facility was clean and well organized. The staff was friendly and helpful!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are recommended to book dinner in advance, if wishing to dine at Sawyers Restaurant.

Due to location there is limited mobile coverage, Spark works well and Vodafone can be used by the lakefront. Also the last 5.6 mi stretch of road to the property is unsealed.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Kinloch Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that prepayments will incur a 2.5% surcharge. If you wish to pay by bank transfer, or EFTPOS on arrival, we can arrange a refund of the prepayment.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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