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Wonderland Makarora Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverwalk lodge in Makarora with free parking
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Ecotours
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities
Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities | Private kitchenette

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
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Studio Chalet with Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Cabin with Private Kitchenette and Communal Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Electric kettle
Toaster
  • 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

Standard Double Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio Chalet with Outdoor Bathtubs, Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities | View from room

Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Economy Cabin with Shared Facilities

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Separate bath and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Located on the ground floor
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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4 Bed Dorm with Shared Kitchen and Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchen
Separate bath and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Located on the ground floor
  • 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

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Two Room Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Two Room Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Makarora, 9382

What's nearby

  • Blue Pools - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lake Wanaka - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Fantail Falls - 16 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Haast Beach - 62 min drive - 84.5 km
  • Lake Hawea - 70 min drive - 52.7 km

About this property

Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Lodge near Lake Wanaka
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Wonderland Makarora Lodge. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A banquet hall, helicopter/aeroplane tours and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage
Extra amenities include:
  • Toasters and irons/ironing boards
  • Porches or lanais, heating and limited housekeeping

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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from November to April
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Wonderland Makarora
Wonderland Makarora Lodge
Wonderland Makarora Lodge Lodge
Wonderland Makarora Lodge Makarora
Wonderland Makarora Lodge Lodge Makarora

Frequently asked questions

Does Wonderland Makarora Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wonderland Makarora Lodge on 28 Nov 2024 start from AU$127.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Wonderland Makarora Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderland Makarora Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this lodge is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Lake Wanaka.

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

6/10 Okay

Thimira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for short stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Raman

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room with kitchen and bathroom was okay. Basin tap hot and cold was separate so need to mix the water manually, this can improved. It’s located in middle of all glaciers, very convenient to visit the most pristine glacier around it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with group
Unfortunately it was really cold when we went and the heater wasn’t powerful enough to heat the room up much. Really cute looking place though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5
Address
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road,