Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.0

About this property

Historic Charm: Kinloch Wilderness Retreat in Glenorchy offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms, a lounge, and a games room. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all visitors. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English, and vegetarian dishes. Activities and Location: Guests can participate in yoga classes, hiking, and cycling. The property is 78 km from Queenstown Airport and offers scenic views of lakes and mountains.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mary-lou
Canada Canada
“The location & views are breathtaking! Breakfast was delicious & plentiful. You won't be disappointed!”
Ine
New Zealand New Zealand
“The rooms are so nicely renovated. Very cosy and warm. Comfy bed. Well equipment kitchen and warm dining area. Friendly staff.”
Emma
Australia Australia
“LOVED this space! Great spot for creating a cosy retreat or having a warm comfy spot to come back to after hiking. All the little touches were well thought out, food and hospitality from the owners and staff were excellent.”
Tanja
Australia Australia
“Spa, the fernery was very nicely done, and an incredible experience during the off season with not many people in.”
James
Australia Australia
“Magic setting, beautiful location. Breakfast with a view that was superb. I'd definitely return to spend more time here.”
Jo
New Zealand New Zealand
“The food was excellent. The staff were delightful and very helpful. The position is was just amazing. I liked that they were very conscious of the environment so no silly little sachets of soap or other waste we're in the rooms. A fridge would...”
Jaya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location with great access to the routburn”
Jla⁷
Malaysia Malaysia
“Location by the river overlooking the mountains is scenic. The shared kitchen and dining area was well equiped and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly.”
Claire
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“It was a really nice hostel with lovely staff members. The kitchen was well equipped and the living room was so cozy. Would definitely love to come back”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location. Spent a few nights here after a very wet walk around Routeburn and Caples tracks. Small rooms but plenty of facilities and a great communal kitchen/lounge area. Great food in the attached restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are recommended to book dinner in advance, if wishing to dine at Sawyers Restaurant.

Due to location there is limited mobile coverage, Spark works well and Vodafone can be used by the lakefront. Also the last 9 km stretch of road to the property is unsealed.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Kinloch Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that prepayments will incur a 2.5% surcharge. If you wish to pay by bank transfer, or EFTPOS on arrival, we can arrange a refund of the prepayment.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.