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Wonderland Makarora Lodge

2.5 star property
Makarora lodge on riverwalk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Ecotours
Front of property
Aerial view
Hiking
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall
  • Playground
Feel at home
  • Playground on-site
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

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
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

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

View all photos for Studio Chalet with Outdoor Bathtubs, Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio Chalet with Outdoor Bathtubs, Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • 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

View all photos for Economy Cabin with Shared Facilities

View from room

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
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • 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

Enjoy your visit to Makarora with a stay at Wonderland Makarora Lodge. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking are nearby.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 3 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 1 total)
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • Built in 1956
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • No lift (single-level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Porch or lanai

Freshen up

  • Separate bath and shower

Food and drink

  • Toaster

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from November to April

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wonderland Makarora Lodge 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.
Is there a pool at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 1 total.
Is parking offered on site at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Wonderland Makarora Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, hiking and kayaking. Additional recreation on-site includes helicopter/aeroplane tours. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area and a garden.
Does Wonderland Makarora Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a porch or lanai.
What's the area around Wonderland Makarora Lodge like?
Wonderland Makarora Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu.

Wonderland Makarora Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

One night stop over Wonderland Makarora Lodge
A lovely quiet location and large clean room
Neal, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet space in a tiny town, close to nature and great views. Only downside was the wifi was weak in our cabin but it's a good way to disconnect for a while.
Maddison, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
Jessica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Overall I enjoyed my stay, the location made up for most of it and the cute lodge vibes were nice, the only down side is that we didn’t get the room we originally booked because of renovations which they only told us a day before but we got a small discount, our new room was still nice but no outdoor bath, they still let us use the outdoor bath but a warning would be nice that anyone can see you in the bath as it is kinda near the main road so be prepared, it also would of been a good heads up that there is little to no food within an hour, found out the next day there is a small pub but weren’t aware so we just ate 2 minute noodles. Could have been a little cleaner but otherwise it was a nice stay. Thanks.
amy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff on duty stayed to ensure that we were well settled in before she left for the day.
Julie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Tiffany, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Everything is closed
John, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aleisha Jade, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely secluded property. Good facilities and amazing views.
Stephen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Desperate need of a make over. Dinning expensive and limited no bar available.
Lee, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Goid cabin
Love the comfortable cabin in the middle of nowhere. All you need for a night, except wifi.
Piedad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christi, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Pleasant people to deal with
Vic, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The unique A frame buildings
Carol, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Xiaoxiong, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Phillip, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Really good location and facilities available.
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Bob, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carolyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review