About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Manowhenua Lodge in National Park offers ground-floor units with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, games room, and full-day security. The property also provides free on-site private parking. Activities and Attractions: Mount Ruapehu is 9.9 mi away, Taranaki Falls 11 mi, and Whakapapa 14 mi from the hostel. Taupo Airport is 58 mi distant. Activities available include skiing and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, host, and room cleanliness, Manowhenua Lodge ensures a pleasant and comfortable stay for all visitors.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Margot
Canada
“Very clean, well organized, kitchen fully equipped! Got the room for myself, what a luxe! The owners are also really loveable and the place is well located especially if you want to do the national park. Very quiet and perfect for a good rest.” - Wan-jou
Taiwan
“the kitchen is clean and comfortable . and dry room is awesome” - Anonymous
New Zealand
“Tracey and Thomas are lovely people. It was very clean” - Macke
New Zealand
“The lodge is only a few minutes from Taranaki Falls and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.” - Evgenia
Germany
“This hostel is spacious and super clean. The hosts were really friendly!” - Felicity
Australia
“Reasonably typical lodge type of accommodation very well located for walks around Ruapehu. It was good to have own room rather than dormitory room and it was fine for those that don't mind the shared bathroom set up. Facilities were clean and...” - Marcus
New Zealand
“Comfortable lounge with table tennis which was a highlight” - Anna
New Zealand
“Great value for money, safe and clean facilities, nice well equipped kitchen area.” - Laura
New Zealand
“The staff were very welcoming and thoughtful. Our kids would have been happy to stay longer!” - Rachel
Denmark
“Lovely staff. Clean, affordable and family friendly. We had a great stay!”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Manowhenua Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.