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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Front of property
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Breakfast area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
35 Mackenzie St, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3989
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    6 min walk
  • Mount Ruapehu
  • Tongariro National Park
    10 min drive

Room options

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

National Park Village

With a stay at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel in National Park Village, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 15-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Fishers Track. .This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 25 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bistro Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Station Cafe and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Basekamp - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Hostel in National Park Village with 2 restaurants and bars
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel offers 15 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
There are hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 8:30 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hostel include an arcade/game room, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 35 kilometers.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hostel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel has 2 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 35 kilometres
  • Free return train station shuttle from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
  • 3 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Communal living room
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit

Property is also known as

Manowhenua Lodge
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel National Park Village
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manowhenua Lodge was a great accommodation with great facilities that made it fun and feel homely. A big part of that was the service from Tracey too! She even lent me some hiking poles for my trek abd was so knowledgeable. This is the only accommodation I'd stay in, in National Park from now on. It was also great socially. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hyekyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu Syuan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Tracy was a lovely host. Welcoming us warmly and arranjing our stay accordingly. Strongly recommended. Clean and tidy. Great kitchen facilities. Well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpected bonus!
We arrived and were met by the hosts. Apparently due to practical issues the hostel was closed but rather than cancel us they had put us in a private bungalow...our own bedroom living room kitchen and bathroom... fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Nice room and great host. Friendly and very accommodating! Property is very very clean ! Easy parking .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tracy and thomas are the friendliest hosts i ever met!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Clean as they come. The management is providing the best customer experience. I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tracy and Thomas are friendly and responsible. The bathroom and toilet were clean. The communal kitchen is very well-equipped with everything you need to cook meals just like at home. My kids especially loved the activity room, which is quite spacious and contains a ping pong table, snooker table, and board games that kept them entertained. My family and I really appreciated the hospitality and facilities during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kealie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

May Ann

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very nice, accomodating and friendly. It's our first time to check in with this type of motel. The dining, toilet and living room are separate from our room. It's really unique but we still want our privacy and would like to have our own toilet in our room. Overall it was a nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, friendly hostel
Very friendly staff for this hostel. Our family had our own room with a double bed and twin bunks. Worked great for us. There was a communal kitchen with bins in the fridge to keep our stuff separate; bathroom and showers down the hall were very clean--nice hot water showers! Our kids loved the hang out room which had Foosball, ping pong, and pool table. Great location close to Tongariro National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

HUGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tracey was so friendly and welcoming. I would stay in this place again. Highly recommended 😄. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rechelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most friendly, welcoming hostel I have stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and tidy facilities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Fantastic Place To Stay!!
I stayed here during the shoulder season, so I was able to get more personalized and individual attention. Tracy and Thomas run a wonderful operation. After a long road trip, Tracy was tremendously friendly and welcoming. It’s a very clean, tidy facility. I can’t say enough good things about the property and the owners. I highly recommend that if anyone is near National Park, that they stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay - friendly helpful staff but lodge not ideal for children as lounge area is closed till 12.30pm each day so when children wake early there is no where for them to play so they run around the corridors. Would be great to have access to the lounge and tv all the time during stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tracy is a lovely host! The places is spotless and really confortable! We would stay again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Partha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place will return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely epic! So welcoming, so safe- kids loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation was amazing with super friendly staff /owners that treat you like their own whānau/family. The room was bigger than we expected, comfy beds at half the price of other similar places we have stayed at before. Totally recommend this lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023