Biggest minus - only 1 GB of internet - this should be increased. Second thing - room was quite small.

Great location in National Park, you need to have car as it is quite far from shops and restaurants. Nice staff and quite good facilities - hot tube was simply great! It is also possible to order simple breakfast.

Stayed in April 2024

Heavy traffic noise all night on state highway

Friendly staff, nice accommodation, very clean, nice country outlook, and near to mountains

Stayed in February 2024

The wifi that you have to reconnect

Host really nice and helpful, studio fully équiped and cozy. Pretty calm.

Stayed in March 2024

Amazing venue! The staff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable.

Stayed in January 2024

The shower is really just functional. The pressure could've been better

The size of the room was very nice and the view from the location was very beautiful. Also not too far away from food/drinks/supermarket.

Stayed in March 2024

We loved it. Just to point out though that the en suite is very small with just a tiny basin. Don’t be put off by that.

The location for starters. The area is awesome. The property was easy to find and very convenient. Our hostess was very friendly and welcoming and everything we needed was available . The property is old but very cosy. Lots of wood to keep the Swiss chalet style. It suited us well for the night.

Stayed in March 2024

Small quarters for 4 adults. No living area/couch and TV was awkward position. Had to sit reversed on bed to watch. Not a huge deal since we weren't there to watch TV but when it was on it was awkward. Close to highway. Highway noise loud until 11pm but fine once we were sleeping.

Spotless! Exceptional staff. Even loaned my husband a raincoat because he forgot his. Would've had to cancel our hike otherwise.

Stayed in February 2024

The location of the hotel is on a main highway so if your bedroom is at the front there will be a lot of traffic noise, particularly heavy vehicles at night.

The room had everything it needed. The shower room was small but clean with a good powered hot shower. The bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast was basic but enjoyable. There were what looked like very good cooking facilities (which we didn’t make use of)

Stayed in February 2024

During the day the highway outside is busy but at night it was quiet

Friendly down to earth hosts and a great location right in the heart of Tongariro National Park. Very comfortable and practical accommodation with good cooking facilities for self-catering. Rooms were clean and comfortable and there is convenient off-street parking. Shops, bar and cafe close by in the village if you need these.

Stayed in February 2024

The lodge was very close to Tongariro park. The owners were very helpful. The spa tub was lovely after the hiking. The lodge is also close to a convenience store to buy basic groceries (recommended to do food shopping for produce and anything other than basics before getting to National Park).

Stayed in February 2024

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Location was close to places mom interest. Breakfast was nicely packed in the fridge.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Lovely hosts, cozy, well designed and well appointed room. Great location for shuttle to Tongariro Alpine Crossing, about 15-20 minutes and very close to Foursquare supermarket and hike equipment rental centre. Overall very, very satisfied!

Stayed in February 2024

Might be a little chilly in the winter as windows were single glazed

Easy access/ close to Whakapapa village. Friendly host and cat. Access to shared kitchen was much appreciated for meal prepping pre-hike!

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Everything, the couple who ran the hotel were so so lovely

Stayed in January 2024

Beautiful scenic backdrop in a nice location. Place nicely maintained and tidy.

Stayed in January 2024

Quite out of the way for other services

Big room

Stayed in January 2024

Location was good. Easy to find and close to the Tongariro nature reserve

Stayed in January 2024

Noise from vehicles passing by at night, unlocked WiFi, condensation to windows.

Great location, delicious breakfast, friendly host

Stayed in December 2023

Great, comfortable, clean place, good location, very nice and helpful owner.

Stayed in November 2023

The sink in the bathroom was very small and the bed was not too comfortable. The wifi didn’t work too well

Very charming Lodge - the owner was super nice and gave us some great recommendations for hiking/ walks

Stayed in December 2023

On SH1 and turn in/out can be a bit exciting.

Great room on first floor above the entrance. Good space; surprisingly little traffic noise. Good breakfast arrangement.

Stayed in December 2023

Locaties next to SH-4.

Nice Spacious room, with two bedroons (1x2 and 2x1). Perfectly located to explore Tongariro NP. Very warm welcome (lot of explanations),

Stayed in December 2023

Nice location and close to the vulcanos in the area.

Stayed in November 2023

I thought we were staying in the Lodge as depicted in the advertising, but we were assigned motel style rooms. It was supposed to be pay at the accommodation, but they took the full cost out of my credit card prior to arrival. Travelling with two friends who were supposed to pay on arrival, but they missed that opportunity. Rooms were noisy due to passing traffic.

Rooms were clean and comfortable.

Stayed in December 2023