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Wonderland Makarora Lodge

2.5 star property

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Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Makarora, 9382
  • Blue Pools
    6 min drive
  • Lake Wanaka
    9 min drive
  • Lake Hawea
    70 min drive

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Studio Chalet with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Cabin with Private Kitchenette and Communal Bathroom

  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Studio Chalet with Outdoor Bathtubs, Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Economy Cabin with Shared Facilities

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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4 Bed Dorm with Shared Kitchen and Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Cooking Facilities

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Studio Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Cooking Facilities

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Two Room Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About this property

Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Riverwalk lodge in Makarora with free parking
This lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area and a banquet hall are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Wonderland Makarora Lodge offers 3 accommodations. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Wonderland Makarora Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Te Wahipounamu. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes helicopter/aeroplane tours and a playground
  • 9 minutes by car from Lake Wanaka
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Wonderland Makarora Lodge offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Wonderland Makarora Lodge also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Makarora lodge.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1956
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in April.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Wonderland Makarora Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 163 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff on duty stayed to ensure that we were well settled in before she left for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is closed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha Jade

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely secluded property. Good facilities and amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Lodge is in a beautiful location. The cabin was very clean and comfortable, though simple. The shared cooking facilities were less inviting but provided adequate equipment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Desperate need of a make over. Dinning expensive and limited no bar available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
A night stay.
It was a good place to stop over as we were driving from Franz Josef to Queenstown. The room did not have wifi. We have to go to the reception or another location to get wifi which is not so convenient. And beware as there were a lot of bees flying around. My friend was stung on his foot when he wore his shoe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Piedad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goid cabin
Love the comfortable cabin in the middle of nowhere. All you need for a night, except wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in wasn't as friendly of an experience as I would have hoped. I'm in the middle of nowhere and have never stayed there before. I kind of felt like I was wasting their time a bit, but the restaurant staff were amazing! Other than that, we absolutely loved the stay and will book again if down this way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant people to deal with
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Studio #2 with tubs outside
I loved studio #2 because of the double tubs. It was lovely to take a bath and star gaze. It was what I expected. The bed was super comfortable and having robes was truly amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The unique A frame buildings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoxiong

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We first stayed here 48 years ago on our honeymoon, came back for our 30th anniversary. Why do we keep coming back? Beautiful country side.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really good location and facilities available.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The central cooking hall was nice and convenient. Nice location after a long day of driving
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adequate for one night
We stayed in one of the A-frame cabins with a kitchenette and no bathroom. The bathroom was a few minute walk down the gravel road. The cabin was cute and the kitchenette was adequately stocked. There was only one power outlet we could find in the cabin. There's really not much around, but the hotel did have a restaurant and gas. It was adequate for our needs for one night, but any longer and the walk to the bathroom would've become annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David, Saffron Walden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Units a bit tired, no WiFi in units, price ok if have full occupancy but expensive relative to other options if only two people. Cafe prices on high side relative to service / quality but this is a remote area with few alternatives nearby. Staff pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Caryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024