Manowhenua Lodge Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Manowhenua Lodge Hostel in National Park offers ground-floor units with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating, picnic area, and full-day security. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Mount Ruapehu is 9.9 mi away, Taranaki Falls 11 mi, and Whakapapa 14 mi. Taupo Airport is 58 mi from the hostel. Activities include skiing and cycling. Guest Favorites: The kitchen, host, and room cleanliness receive high ratings from guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 full bed
6 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Crescia
New Zealand New Zealand
“peaceful, clean, friendly owners and we really enjoyed playing billiards and table tennis❤️ SUPER AFFORDABLE”
Douglas
United States United States
“Backpacker style accomodation that fits the town in which it's located. That being said, they do what they do well. Great kitchen, very welcoming common rooms, comfortable bedding, clean bathrooms. The welcome from Tracey at the front desk was...”
Anonymous
New Zealand New Zealand
“Tracey and Thomas are lovely people. It was very clean”
Bjorn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very nice people and great place, tidy, clean and well equipped”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I've stayed at the lodge a couple of times now and always enjoyed my stay. Location is excellent. Accommodation clean and comfy. Staff very welcoming.”
Matthew
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazingly clean facilities, very friendly staff and owner”
Patrick
Australia Australia
“Great staff. Tracey very helpful and her local knowledge was invaluable. Pretty quiet when I was there which suited me fine but the facilities had space enough for any crowd.”
Macke
New Zealand New Zealand
“The lodge is only a few minutes from Taranaki Falls and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.”
Evgenia
Germany Germany
“This hostel is spacious and super clean. The hosts were really friendly!”
Felicity
Australia Australia
“Reasonably typical lodge type of accommodation very well located for walks around Ruapehu. It was good to have own room rather than dormitory room and it was fine for those that don't mind the shared bathroom set up. Facilities were clean and...”

Area info

Amenities of Manowhenua Lodge Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Manowhenua Lodge Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Manowhenua Lodge Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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