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Reviews of Kakapo Lodge 4 stars

14 Amuri Ave, 7334 Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

#10 of 24 hotels in Hanmer Springs

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Review score

Based on 1231 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    9.0
    Handy digs, loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Comfy beds, clean ensuite, well decked out kitchen, lovely friendly staff Fabulous bedroom views

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Lovely place and I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would be good if the kitchen could get an air fryer as a lot of lodges has this now and they are not expensive. The shower was a bit small with only hooks and no bench to put your toiletries on.

    This lodge was lovely, clean and big. Our room was clean and tidy. The bed was comfortable. The lounge and kitchen areas were big. The kitchen was well stocked. There were plenty of areas like balconies with table and chairs to sit outside to enjoy the view. Plenty area to park your car. Staff really friendly and I would stay here again,

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    A nice comfortable and quiet place to stay.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    8.0
    Clean, tidy and great location. Comfortable amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guests in the room next to us were noisy until after midnight

    Easy self check in and clean and tidy

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could smell the other people's cooking late into the night (nice smells) we are early to bed people and we were hearing people quite late into the night. Others wouldn't mind it, wasn't very loud just noticeable.

    Quick walk into town. Warm greeting, nice and clean

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers had no dry area to get changed in but not a big issue

    Great location. Room was spacious and comfortable. Communal areas were very clean, with good equipment (amazing mugs) and even a fire!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very clean, comfy bed, excellent location, parking

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    10
    super ,lots of laughs with other guests
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    this place is perfect

    spotless ,staff wonderful ,handy to everything .another great stay

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They send check in details via text message rather than email, travelling from the uk we didn’t receive this and had to wait a few hours before able to get in our room. Not a bad thing but worth reporting

    Great location, good communal kitchen facilities

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    10
    A great place for a weekend away with friends- it was easily walkable to town and up to the lookout.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lack of insulation in the building. The winters must be very cold and summers can be very hot.

    The spacious common areas were great and responsiveness of the host.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    10
    Fantastic way to end a honeymoon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed could have been a little better but was still pretty great. Maybe some rooms could have the option to have a mini fridge as an extra cost item, i dont enjoy public fridges in case of stolen food

    Perfect location close to town. Lovely staff and a nice wee room

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice Comfortable and near hot pool Recommend

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Suite with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Very friendly and helpful staff Good location and value for money

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    10
    Meeting my beautiful girlfriend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No where to put clothes while in shower

    Close

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    10
    Close to springs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Suite with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to the springs, you can walk. The room was comfortable, had everything we needed. Everyone around was friendly.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    10
    Exceeded expectations, wanted to stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with some sharp knife’s in the kitchen

    Relaxed atmosphere, reception area smelt very good, clean, lots of out door seating which was perfect during the sunny weather. Room was spotless and amazing view of the mountains, outdoor balconies located near the rooms too. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you needed to make your own food and lots of fridge space. Perfect location to the pools, shops, bars, restaurants and to all the walks - map of all the walks outside the property. All the staff were super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    8.0
    Perfect Family Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were uncomfortable as the mattresses are quite thin - fine for our 14 year old but not so much for us.

    Kakapo Lodge is spotlessly clean and though there were a number of people staying it was super quiet. Our room (no.15), for two adults and a teen, was big - certainly plenty of room for us. The upstairs lounge was next to us so this is a perfect room for families. The heater warmed the room up quickly. It's a very sunny room and gets warm during the day. The cooking facilities are great everything was there that we needed and more. It was a short walk to the pools and town. We would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    10
    Great stay definitely will be back. Close to everything as well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having Netfix

    Well the room was very quite and didn't here the neighbors wich was great. Super clean every where.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    Clean and tidy, friendly staff, great location. Will definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and tidy, friendly staff, great location. Will definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    10
    I loved how cosy the rooms were very tidy , would definitely come back staff were lovely , was close
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved how cosy the rooms were very tidy , would definitely come back staff were lovely , was close to town overall really enjoyed the stay 10/10 recommend

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    A lovely stay in Kakapo Lodge, great communication and very convenient. Oh so quiet!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maybe a gradual upgrade of furnishings - painting the base of the beds or adding padded valances, updating the curtains, adding handles to the inside of the toilet and shower doors

    Clean room, perfect location for walking to the town

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    9.0
    Lovely staff, location, and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean , good location and reasonably priced

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed matress was firm, which some people might prefer.

    So close to town, pools and eateries. Easy access to rooms. Welcoming lounge room and warm fireplace as you walk into the building. Open kitchen/dining and rooms were very clean. Staff were friendly. Totally recommend this place for staying at.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was very clean and facilities all worked as expected. Place was very peaceful and quiet at night. Mattress was firm, which we personally like, but maybe not ideal for anyone wanting a very soft bed. Location is walking distance to shops and hot pools. Great value for what we paid, very satisfied.

    Stayed in September 2024

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