Located in Castle Hill, Forest Lodge offers backpacker style accommodations with mountain views. It is 4.3 mi from Mount Cheeseman and features ski storage space, as well as a shared lounge. Porters is 14 mi away. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the hostel as well as mountain biking and hiking. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 61 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 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
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
High score for Castle Hill
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mastershifu
    China China
    Spirit of the place, location, support of the staff. Best of the best the shared kitchen/ living room with woodstove
  • Angela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Forest Lodge is down a long gravel road and feels remote. The fire was on when we arrived and Hamish gave a friendly introduction. Kitchen had everything to cook, eat and clean, just bring food. Excellent wifi free of charge.
  • Dieuwertje
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Lodge with beautiful views! Very calm and quiet location. Lodge is well equipped with hot shower, power and everything you need in the kitchen. Good price as well. It was quiet when we were there so we had the dorm to ourselves.

Area info

Amenities of Forest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 6:00 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.

    Children 18 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

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

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash Debit card Forest Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Forest Lodge

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

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

      • Hiking
      • Skiing

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

    • Forest Lodge is 3.7 miles from the center of Castle Hill. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.