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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

4.0 star property
Mountain hostel with restaurant, near Lake Wakatipu

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Located near Lake Wakatipu, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat offers an upscale eco-certified experience. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe, unwind in the garden or spa tub, and get active with cycling and fishing. With free WiFi in public areas, guests can stay connected while exploring The Fernery restaurant's local cuisine options.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Communal living room

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr

Why we love this property

Food for every mood
This hostel features a restaurant with local cuisine, cafe, and bar. Breakfast is cooked-to-order, and hosted dinners include vegan options.
Custom luxury sleep
Blackout drapes envelop each room in peaceful darkness. Individual decor adds personality while balconies welcome the morning light.
Nature's playground
This mountain hotel in a rural location offers excellent fishing and kayaking. The terrace and picnic area create perfect outdoor retreats.

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Superior King Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 3
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

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Exceptional
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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 2
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Twin Room

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains, WiFi

Romantic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 5

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Double Room Ensuite

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Basic Double Room With Shared Bathroom

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About the area

Map
862 Kinloch Road, Kinloch, Otago, 9372

What's nearby

  • Lake Wakatipu - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glenorchy Golf Club - 35 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve - 35 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Glenorchy Wharf - 35 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Routeburn Track - 42 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 98 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Glen’s Taphouse & Tapas - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Akin - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Casa Jaguar - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Mrs. Glen’s Café - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Lake Wakatipu. Guests can enjoy local cuisine at The Fernery, which serves breakfast and dinner, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • The property charges 2.7 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs only, 2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Gas grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (215 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1868
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike parking
  • Hot tub
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Window screens
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Spices

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

The Fernery – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 18 to 32 for adults and NZD 9 to 15 for children
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.7 per cent
  • Hosted evening meal costs NZD 90

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 50 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Kinloch Backpacker
Kinloch Lodge Hostel
Kinloch Lodge Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kinloch Lodge - Hostel Kinloch
Kinloch Kinloch Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kinloch Lodge - Hostel
Kinloch Lodge - Hostel Kinloch
Kinloch Lodge Backpacker
Kinloch Lodge
Kinloch Lodge Hostel
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Hostel
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Kinloch
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Yes, dogs stay for free, with a limit of 2 total.

Is parking offered on site at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. Kinloch Wilderness Retreat also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Yes, The Fernery offers local cuisine.

Does Kinloch Wilderness Retreat have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Kinloch Wilderness Retreat like?

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu.

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Reviews

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hot tub offered a relaxing experience with amazing views. (4 reviews)
  • The spa was very relaxing with great views and a hot tub that was a lovely touch. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fantastic retreat close to all the great hikes on the South Island!
Sarah, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

An incredible retreat that is off the beaten path. A quiet and peaceful location with excellent staff and service.
Alicia, 12-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We got a small room with somewhat uncomfortable mattresses. Access to the shared bathroom required us to go outside at night. The shared kitchen was large and well equipped, but it needed a deep clean, and there was no hot water to wash the shared dishes. We were satisfied with our stay, but we expected more for the price we had paid.
Wilfred, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning location with stunning staff. We felt so far flung from the haste and the noise of life. A magical stay.
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Kinloch was one of our favorites during our long visit to NZ. The restaurant staff were engaging, the food excellent and the atmosphere for dining and sitting to enjoy the gorgeous lake and mountain views was a wonderful way to start and end each day. It was also nice to stay close to the Routeburn track and Glenorchy, but yet out of town in a quiet sanctuary.
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A delightful place to stay.
Rosalie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable visit

Pretty location and nice staff
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good ratuo price to qiality, nice share area. Quite nice dining options. Small rooms with toilets otsode wantn't rhe most comfortable option, but for a price we paid was acceptable
Lukasz, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Its all about the location absolutely stunning only wish i spent an additional night here. Views from the hot tub are amazing.
Heena, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning views, peaceful, excellent food, helpful and cheerful staff and interesting history
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Our stay a Kinloch Wilderness Retreat was wonderful. The setting is magnificent and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The meals were pretty ordinary and the bathrooms are shared but the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay.
Nedra, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I loved its views and remoteness
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The bathrooms in the buildings were amazing, food was 5 star plus
Kira, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Secluded, peaceful and beautiful views.
Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful properly in an amazing part of the world.
Katrina, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Amazing views - though shared toilets/showers/kitchen everything was very well organised - bedding was really comfortable - staff extremely friendly and accommodating
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice secluded, historic, wilderness resort with easy access to make hiking trails. You have the option of bringing and preparing your own food or eating at their restaurant. A bit pricey but a nice place if you are a hiker.
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We were here for two nights. The room was very nice, the breakfast and dinner were excellent and the owners were lively and full of suggested hikes. It is very remote so if not eating at the restaurant bring food! It is at the foot of the lake with spectacular views.
Tara, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The property spa was extremely hot almost unbearable. There was no towels, no water or refreshments. For $260 it was definitely a waste of money. When asked for assistance, most of the staff had blank faces which was quite frustrating as you paid almost $600 for an isolated retreat. Everything was a “add on” when booking activities, which can become costly. The facilities where pretty average and the wifi was weak. Couldn’t watch movies or wind down by the fire as staff said we were to “do it ourselves”. Food was average and small quantities. The only plus side was T the yoga teacher, great class & location is quiet and peaceful. Located near the glacier. Overall we wouldn't stay here again.
Stefani, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Location! Great place to access the Routeburn Track. Thank you.
Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent experience

The Kinloch team is friendly and caring, especially helpful in all adhoc incident. Dishes prepared by Chef John is tasty and colorful. It was an excellent experience staying in Kinloch, highly recommend to friends.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely gorgeous area, clean rooms/bathrooms/showers and a large and well stocked kitchen. Taking a soak in the hot tub was really appreciated after a long day of hiking too! As other reviews have mentioned, the property is at the end of a long gravel road. I had a small/low clearance rental car and made it just fine by taking it slow. I only wish I had had time for another night in this beautiful area!
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a magical place in a magical, breathtaking setting. We had one of the 3-course dinners which was delicious and beautifully presented. The communal kitchen was very nice and inviting for when you wanted to cook for yourself. We were lucky to get to spend our two nights in the heritage cottage facing the lake. The bed was extremely comfortable and the washroom spotlessly clean and very stylish. The staff we chatted with were all very warm and friendly.
John, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent right done to the 2 hot water bottles
Barry, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Was nice place —-but no bed awful though
kenneth, 1-night trip