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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
National Park Village hostel with 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges

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Exterior
Game room
Interior detail
Lobby sitting area
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Perched on a tranquil landscape, Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel offers a warm welcome with two on-site restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Relax in the hot springs or unwind at the garden, then enjoy an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room
  • BBQ(s)
The current price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
35 Mackenzie St, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3989

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Taranaki Falls - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 79 min drive
  • Whanganui (WAG) - 116 min drive
  • Free train station pickup
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bistro Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Station Cafe and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Basekamp - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

At Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Tongariro National Park. You can relax with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (1-device limit)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 35 kilometres*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/games room
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (1-device limit)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

There are hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 8:30 PM.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 per cent
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Manowhenua Lodge
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel National Park Village
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities such as 3 bars, an arcade and a picnic area. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel like?

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Fishers Track and 6 minutes' walk from Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park.

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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Janet, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The most friendly, welcoming hostel I have stayed in!
Rechelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Clean comfortable room, hot shower with great water pressure, friendly welcoming host, definitely coming back in future.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable home in National Park
A very clean lodge with very welcoming owners - we enjoyed our stay immensely and will be returning in the future.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic, comfortable place to stay with the staff extraordinarily hospitable. Tracy and Thomas run a great establishment and their friendly demeanours make the place.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Nice room and great host. Friendly and very accommodating! Property is very very clean ! Easy parking .
Marine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Clean and tidy facilities. Would definitely stay again.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place will return
Partha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff who were so welcoming and kind. Great clean facilities with lots of games and things to do for families
Brittany, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was very clean.
Hyekyung, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tracy is a lovely host! The places is spotless and really confortable! We would stay again for sure
Juan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This accommodation was amazing with super friendly staff /owners that treat you like their own whānau/family. The room was bigger than we expected, comfy beds at half the price of other similar places we have stayed at before. Totally recommend this lodge!
Delwyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

tracy and thomas are the friendliest hosts i ever met!
gaston, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tracey and thomas were very welcoming and friendly people. Kitchen and living area were great and rooms were comfortable
Anna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely epic! So welcoming, so safe- kids loved it!
Jen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely welcoming hosts. Best nights sleep ever.
Linds, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Tracy was a lovely host. Welcoming us warmly and arranjing our stay accordingly. Strongly recommended. Clean and tidy. Great kitchen facilities. Well equipped.
marcos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was neat and clean
Bhupendra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners are very friendly and super accommodating. We had to check in late and they were super helpful arranging a special check-in after hours. The lodge has everything you need, decent showers, kitchen with appliances and good heating. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a cosy lodge for a trip.
Luke, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were treated as whanau. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Yu Syuan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay - friendly helpful staff but lodge not ideal for children as lounge area is closed till 12.30pm each day so when children wake early there is no where for them to play so they run around the corridors. Would be great to have access to the lounge and tv all the time during stay.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
Such a lovely stay. Hosts are friendly and helpfull. Good beds. Slept like a baby. Everywhere was clean. Good kitchen and nice common room. Booked my two-way shuttle here only 50NZD.
Rinna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wow! We've stayed in so many places in NZ and the service and friendliness is next level. An experience we'll never forget.
Susanna, 3-night trip