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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
National Park Village hostel with 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges

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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
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $57
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Whanganui (WAG) - 116 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

At Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Tongariro National Park. You can relax with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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 percent 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (1-device limit)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 35 kilometers*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (1-device limit)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

There are hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 8:30 PM.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities like 3 bars, an arcade, and a picnic area. Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel like?

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Fishers Track and 6 minutes' walk from Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park.

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Reviews

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Children
Family friendly
Kitchen
Shuttle
Bed
Shower
Bathroom

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place will return
Partha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

tracy and thomas are the friendliest hosts i ever met!
gaston, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely epic! So welcoming, so safe- kids loved it!
Jen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely welcoming hosts. Best nights sleep ever.
Linds, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rinna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean as they come. The management is providing the best customer experience. I would go back.
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean

Nice place, friendly host - would go there again
Hanspeter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Einfache Backpackerunterkunft. In den Zimmern fehlen Haken oder Ablagemöglichkeiten. Es war aber sauber und ordentlich
Stephanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Host Tracey & whanau superfriendly.
selwyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Leuk hostel

Een leuk hostel, met een vriendelijke dame Donna, die ons een goede uitleg over alle voorzieningen en ruimtes gaf.
Sonja, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

조용한 안식챠

조용한 마을에 벽난로가 있는 편안한 숙소입니다. 도미토리룸에서도 안락하게 쉬다 왔어요.
Youngmin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Janet, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Manowhenua Lodge was a great accommodation with great facilities that made it fun and feel homely. A big part of that was the service from Tracey too! She even lent me some hiking poles for my trek abd was so knowledgeable. This is the only accommodation I'd stay in, in National Park from now on. It was also great socially. 10/10
Jack, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was very clean.
Hyekyung, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Yu Syuan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Tracy was a lovely host. Welcoming us warmly and arranjing our stay accordingly. Strongly recommended. Clean and tidy. Great kitchen facilities. Well equipped.
marcos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unexpected bonus!

We arrived and were met by the hosts. Apparently due to practical issues the hostel was closed but rather than cancel us they had put us in a private bungalow...our own bedroom living room kitchen and bathroom... fabulous!!
alison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Nice room and great host. Friendly and very accommodating! Property is very very clean ! Easy parking .
Marine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tolle Unterkunft
Katja, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tracy and Thomas are friendly and responsible. The bathroom and toilet were clean. The communal kitchen is very well-equipped with everything you need to cook meals just like at home. My kids especially loved the activity room, which is quite spacious and contains a ping pong table, snooker table, and board games that kept them entertained. My family and I really appreciated the hospitality and facilities during our stay.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners are very nice, accomodating and friendly. It's our first time to check in with this type of motel. The dining, toilet and living room are separate from our room. It's really unique but we still want our privacy and would like to have our own toilet in our room. Overall it was a nice experience.
May Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, friendly hostel

Very friendly staff for this hostel. Our family had our own room with a double bed and twin bunks. Worked great for us. There was a communal kitchen with bins in the fridge to keep our stuff separate; bathroom and showers down the hall were very clean--nice hot water showers! Our kids loved the hang out room which had Foosball, ping pong, and pool table. Great location close to Tongariro National Park.
Rita, 1-night trip