Twin room at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Room in hostel in Kinloch, New Zealand

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 4 shared baths
Rated 4.53 out of 5 stars.15 reviews
Hosted by Kinloch
  1. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

On the lake

This home is right on Lake Wakatipu.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.
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Your room is part of a historic lodge nestled lakeside in nature with fantastic views. Our stunning area has many activities to offer including various hikes, jet boat trips, electric motorbikes, kayaking, horse treks, ziplining and more. To relax there's a TV room, book exchange and hot tub - great for stargazing! If you don't feel like cooking up a feast take a break and dine in our cozy restaurant, we have something for everyone.

Please note that we're a 5hr drive from Milford Sound.

The space
The lodge is set by the edge of Lake Whakatipu with stunning mountains for a backdrop, a quiet spot with only frogs and owls for noise after dark. Our hostel rooms have shared bathrooms, a communal lounge, TV room and fully equipped kitchen. We're not too far from the hustle and bustle of Queenstown, but far enough for you to get back to nature. On site we have a restaurant serving delicious meals with locally sourced ingredients and award winning drinks, and during warmer months we offer kayak trips. If you're hiking the Routeburn or Greenstone/Caples tracks we run transport to the trail heads.

Guest access
You have access to your room, shared bathrooms, a communal fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area, a TV room, the hot tub, our restaurant and small shop during opening hours, laundry facilities (not included in price), outdoor seating areas and of course the lakefront.

Other things to note
The last 9km of road to Kinloch is unsealed, however we've had different types of vehicle drive it with no problems. Phone reception is not guaranteed, neither is the hot tub if maintenance is required. The nearest big supermarket is in Queenstown, 75km down the road.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom
2 single beds

Amenities

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free on-street parking
Shared hot tub
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.53 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Kinloch, Otago, New Zealand

The head of the lake offers up 2 valleys with the Dart River, a braided river that's constantly changing, and the Rees River. This is a place where you can be super active, hiking for days or getting an adrenaline fix, or switch off and relax, completely your choice.

Hosted by Kinloch

  1. Joined in July 2021
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Co-Hosts

  • Toni

During your stay

Staff live on site so there is always someone available if needed. Check in is from 2pm until the restaurant closes. In winter this can be 6pm, in summer usually 8pm or later. If you arrive after, instructions will be sent to you.
We're more than happy to offer advice about where to go and what to do around our area or the rest of the South Island.
Staff live on site so there is always someone available if needed. Check in is from 2pm until the restaurant closes. In winter this can be 6pm, in summer usually 8pm or later. If y…
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 pm – 1:00 am
Checkout before 10:00 am
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Some spaces are shared