Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.0

Property highlights

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 48 mi from Queenstown Airport and offers scenic views of lakes and mountains.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

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 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Isaac
United States United States
“This place is really lovely and you get a lot for your money. Gorgeous location. Rooms are nice and have elegant touches. A very comfortable bed. Staff are very kind, friendly, and helpful. I didn’t get to eat at the restaurant during my stay but...”
Alan
United States United States
“Great vibe, nice to have restaurant & bar right there. Communal kitchen great. Near some great hikes. Loved the hot tub with the view. Great staff.”
Sailesh
New Zealand New Zealand
“KWR is located on a long and unsealed road between Glenorchy and the Caples and Greenstone tracks (high vehicle recommended). Most of the accommodation is a pseudo hostel with shared bathrooms and some private rooms. The place has friendly staff...”
Kerri
United States United States
“Gorgeous setting! Off the beaten path. The food was incredible, and everyone on staff was lovely.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“We loved the restaurant. We loved the communal kitchen which felt like a professional restaurant. We loved the location, and the lake we found when we walked on more of a hike from the Inn. And we loved going on the Routeburn Trail.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“What a charming little spot! We only spent a night here but I would gladly go back. We had dinner in the restaurant but the self catering facilities were really nice, and our twin room was very cute and comfortable. We used their track transport...”
Derek
United States United States
“Amazing, isolated location. Appreciate how they cater to all price points - I was in a dorm, but still delightful. Bathrooms were great, warm showers with soap. Kitchen was under renovations but I’m sure it’ll be great too and they have a few...”
Sarit
United States United States
“Misleading advertising as it is 5 1/2 hours away from Milford Sound. The place itself was perfectly clean with a friendly staff. Communal bathrooms and showers were always clean. Glamping at its best in a beautiful, beautiful environment.”
Brooke
United States United States
“It was the best shared room facility I stayed in during my time in Nee Zealand. I was there for 2 weeks so I said in a different facility almost every night. I loved the location and the bathrooms were extremely nice.”
James
New Zealand New Zealand
“Communal area was comfy, great view, I enjoyed the TV room on a wet day. Place was warm and clean. Great staff. Exceptional food and nice range of local drinks.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    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 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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

Must-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 5.6 mi 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.