One night here before heading off into the mountains, basic rooms but all that's needed, comfy bed, warm , cosy lounge space and well equipped communal kitchen, toilets bathrooms all clean and functional, helpful owners, stunning location, will def stay again, will bring the kids back in summer to enjoy everything outdoors that is right on the doorstep! Thanks Kinloch... More

I chose to stay at this hostel as I wanted to relax and do some hiking. I was able to take transport in with Info&Track from Queenstown, but as the month turned to May, getting back to Queenstown was a bit more tricky (happily, I was able to get a lift with a nice couple staying there). I would suggest... More

We have just returned home from a 3 night visit to this Lodge and have found it to be everything we wanted it to be. We stayed in the main lodge and found it to be so warm and comfortable. There are so many homely touches to the bedrooms, bathroom and Lounge. The food was to die for. Every night... More

Fantastic home made food - even home made bread and baked beans! Great rooms, clean, with everything you might need. Very comfy beds too. And an outdoor hot tub with the best view! Superb personal service from John and Toni, and a good range of wines and beverages in the bar. And a great choice of room level from YHA... More

Beautiful spot. Warm cosy bar - like an english pub. Good honest food. Clean and comfortable rooms. Lovely and personable hosts. Our transport let us down and the hosts put themselves out in order to take us to the beginning of the Routeburn track. They rescued our holiday - which turned out to be fantastic. Thank you very much.

This lodge was out of this world. We opted for a private rooms with a shares bath. The workers there at the time (some pass through) where incredibly kind and attentive. They even set up a romantic hot tub with candles and wine for us. The food was the best food we had in all of NZ. If you go... More

We wanted to be in the Queenstown area, but not stay in the bustling city itself. The lodge, around the lake from Glenorchy is 40 minutes around the lake from Queenstown and not really near anything except for the lake, mountains, and great hikes. It's a perfect place to get away from it all for a few days. We were... More

As you wind your way across the top of lake Wakatipu. You will come across the lodge. Built in 1865 it is a comfortable place to stay. Rooms range from private to backpackers. The restaurant serves a good selection. The stunning views of the lake are amazing..there is a hot tub on the IDE of the hill. Go there for... More

If you are looking for a 5 star lodging with big spacious rooms, daily clean linen and fancy hot tubs, this is not the place for you.But, if you have an adventerous streak and want to be in a spectacular location, with great food and neat people this is the place. We knew what we were getting into, small rooms... More