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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in National Park Village with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Games room
Free self-parking
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Raurimu Spiral - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Camo Kai Takeaway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free train station pick-up, express check-out and a TV in reception
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 35 kilometres
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot spring
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated in National Park Village, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Raurimu Spiral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanspeter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean

Nice place, friendly host - would go there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

selwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host Tracey & whanau superfriendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Clean comfortable room, hot shower with great water pressure, friendly welcoming host, definitely coming back in future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rechelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most friendly, welcoming hostel I have stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, comfortable place to stay with the staff extraordinarily hospitable. Tracy and Thomas run a great establishment and their friendly demeanours make the place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff who were so welcoming and kind. Great clean facilities with lots of games and things to do for families
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Partha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place will return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and tidy facilities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Nice room and great host. Friendly and very accommodating! Property is very very clean ! Easy parking .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hyekyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tracy and thomas are the friendliest hosts i ever met!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tracey and thomas were very welcoming and friendly people. Kitchen and living area were great and rooms were comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely epic! So welcoming, so safe- kids loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming hosts. Best nights sleep ever.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bhupendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was neat and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yu Syuan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Fantastic Place To Stay!!

I stayed here during the shoulder season, so I was able to get more personalized and individual attention. Tracy and Thomas run a wonderful operation. After a long road trip, Tracy was tremendously friendly and welcoming. It’s a very clean, tidy facility. I can’t say enough good things about the property and the owners. I highly recommend that if anyone is near National Park, that they stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Clean as they come. The management is providing the best customer experience. I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024