Wonderland Makarora Lodge
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, 9346 Makarora, New Zealand – Great location - show map
Wonderland Makarora Lodge
Located in the Mount Aspiring National Park, Wonderland Makarora Lodge is set in a beautiful native forest, just a 2-minute walk from Makarora River. It offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a cafe and restaurant and an on-site shop with souvenirs and basic grocery supplies. Free on-site parking is provided. Heated guest rooms have a private entrance where guests can access the garden and beautiful scenery. Some rooms come with a fully equipped kitchenette. The staff at reception can organise jet boating, scenic flights and fishing trips .The property has a shared communal lodge with a kitchen, bathroom facilities, a cozy fire for the colder months. The cafe/restaurant serves breakfast, a lunch buffet and a bistro style dinner menu, which is available 7 nights per week during summer. In winter the restaurant is open for limited hours in the evening, with a small menu available. Wonderland Makarora Lodge is 26 km from Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
Categories:
Guests who stayed here loved
Carmen
Austria“Had a nice triangular huge Cabin. Good stop on the way to Franz Josef Glacier, Brewster Hut or just enjoying the stars. Nice and tidy.”- Penny
Australia“Staff were friendly and helpful, villas were fresh and clean, with good facilities and we loved the natural setting.” - Samuel
New Zealand“Fun Place to stay, warm and great communal lounge/kithcen which was well stocked” - Trish New Zealand“Stunning location. Weĺl equipped. Private. Great shower. Clean. Nice linen”
Lauren Australia“Quirky, cosy, fun little cottages, Good kitchens despite being small. We heated soup, toasted bread, stored food in the bar sized fridges for breakfast. Great pool for a cold plunge in winter!”
Susie New Zealand“Quirky stay in an incredible location. Very helpful staff.”
Antonia New Zealand“Such a cute quirky a frame stay in and super cosy with the heater and electric blankets on when we arrived.”- Sue New Zealand“The location - a stopping point between Central Otago and the West Coast”
- Elizabeth
Ireland“Great location. Bed was so comfortable. Quirky building and worth the experience of staying there.” 
Lucile
Finland“The location is beautiful and the little houses among the trees are really cute. The kitchen inside the cottage was well equipped, and there was also the possibility to cook in the shared kitchen (which had for example an oven). We had a lovely...”
Managed by Mike Smith
Property information
Neighbourhood information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Wonderland Cafe
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of Wonderland Makarora Lodge
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Linen
- Garden view
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Hiking
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Fax/photocopying
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Minimarket on site
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- English
House rulesWonderland Makarora Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Wonderland Makarora Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
FAQs about Wonderland Makarora Lodge
-
The prices at Wonderland Makarora Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
-
Wonderland Makarora Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Swimming Pool
-
Wonderland Makarora Lodge is 250 yards from the centre of Makarora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
-
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
-
Wonderland Makarora Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Wonderland Cafe
-
Check-in at Wonderland Makarora Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
-
Yes, Wonderland Makarora Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
