Zula Lodge

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Zula Lodge in Wanaka offers family rooms with ground-floor units and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower and hairdryer, ensuring a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying free WiFi throughout the property. The lounge and outdoor seating areas provide comfortable spaces for relaxation. Amenities and Activities: The hostel features a shared kitchen, indoor play area, and live music. Additional facilities include barbecue areas, picnic spots, ski storage, and free on-site private parking. Activities available include fishing, skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, hiking, and cycling. Local Attractions: Puzzling World is 1.9 mi away, The Wanaka Tree 4.3 mi, and Cardrona 24 mi from the property. Queenstown Airport is 40 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Seebaruth
Mauritius Mauritius
“I had a wonderful stay at Zulu Lodge. The staff were absolutely great- welcoming, friendly, and always ready to help. The facilities were very nice, comfortable, and well maintained. The atmosphere was warm and relaxing, and I truly felt at home...”
Chuntai
New Zealand New Zealand
“It’s really warm and clean. The facilities are much better than other backpackers. Would love to stay here again.”
Bangvu
New Zealand New Zealand
“I was surprised by how clean and tidy the property was: the room, the common areas, the toilet and the bathroom. Welcoming staff. Massive kitchen space with all the tools for cooking. Quiet neighbourhood with plenty of parking spaces around....”
Penny
Taiwan Taiwan
“The front desk staff has a very welcoming attitude(sometimes some place will have bad attitude). He even introduced himself personally and gave us his heartfelt blessings when we left, it was truly touching and grateful. We had a wonderful...”
Annemarie
New Zealand New Zealand
“The staff/owners were amazing. I got a tour and then provided with a private bunk room just for myself because there weren't many females staying.”
Ding
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The bed is comfortable and the location is good. The room is quiet at night and the facilities in kitchen are clean and tidy.”
Bangvu
New Zealand New Zealand
“I was surprised by how clean and tidy the property was. Welcoming staff. Massive kitchen space with all the tools for cooking. Quiet neighbourhood with plenty of parking spaces around. Located in Albert Town, which is 5-7 mins from Wanaka CBD....”
Freya
Australia Australia
“Really really comfortable beds and pillows! This is the best sleep I’ve had on a hostel bed in a long time! The heater kept us very warm, everything was clean and tidy! The kitchen has absolutely everything you could ever need, very comfortable...”
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Friendly hosts, nice clean rooms, free hot showers, good location, reasonably priced 🤗”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“4 bed dorm was very cosy - not much room to unpack or sort stuff out but great comfy beds, enough plugs and handy shelves to put stuff on and lots of hooks! staff were lovely - kitchen was one of the best equipped kitchens in a hostel/lodge i’ve...”

Area info

Amenities of Zula Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that any visitors visiting guests staying at the property must check-in at the office before entering the lodge. Guests are not permitted to have visitors on-site after 22:00 each night.

Please inform Zula Lodge 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.

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