Located in National Park, within 10 miles of Mount Ruapehu and 10 miles of Taranaki Falls, Manowhenua Lodge has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. At the hostel the rooms come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. You can play pool and table tennis at Manowhenua Lodge, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Whakapapa is 14 miles from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Taupo Airport, 58 miles from Manowhenua Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
5.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Margot
    Canada 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 Taiwan
    the kitchen is clean and comfortable . and dry room is awesome
  • D
    De
    New Zealand New Zealand
    My family really like the place,its nice, clean and warm,the staffs are kind and friendly,we enjoyed playing pool and monopoly at the living area.

Area info

Amenities of Manowhenua Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Manowhenua Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Manowhenua Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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.

FAQs about Manowhenua Lodge

  • The prices at Manowhenua Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Manowhenua Lodge is 2,450 feet from the center of National Park. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Manowhenua Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Horseback riding

  • Check-in at Manowhenua Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.