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Wonderland Makarora Lodge

2.5 star property
Mountain lodge in Makarora

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Hiking
Aerial view
Nestled near Lake Wanaka, Wonderland Makarora Lodge offers a haven with a seasonal outdoor pool and playground. Take in the views from your porch or lanai, enjoy free WiFi in public areas, and make use of luggage storage for helicopter/airplane tours.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
The current price is CA $80
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Studio Chalet with Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Cabin with Private Kitchenette and Communal Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bathtub and shower
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

Standard Double Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Studio Chalet with Outdoor Bathtubs, Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

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Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Economy Cabin with Shared Facilities

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Located on the ground floor
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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4 Bed Dorm with Shared Kitchen and Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchen
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Located on the ground floor
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Cooking Facilities

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Studio Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Cooking Facilities

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Two Room Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Two Room Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Makarora, 9382

What's nearby

  • Blue Pools - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lake Wanaka - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Fantail Falls - 16 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Haast Beach - 62 min drive - 84.5 km
  • Lake Hawea - 70 min drive - 52.7 km

About this property

Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Makarora with a stay at Wonderland Makarora Lodge. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking are nearby.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1956
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Porch or lanai

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Toaster

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from November to April

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Wonderland Makarora
Wonderland Makarora Lodge
Wonderland Makarora Lodge Lodge
Wonderland Makarora Lodge Makarora
Wonderland Makarora Lodge Lodge Makarora

Frequently asked questions

Does Wonderland Makarora Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wonderland Makarora Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total.

Is parking offered on site at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Wonderland Makarora Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and a garden.

Does Wonderland Makarora Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a porch or lanai.

What's the area around Wonderland Makarora Lodge like?

Wonderland Makarora Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

There was only wifi in the common areas.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

FABULOUS LOCATION

Lovely location, but the huts were tired although very clean. Kingsize bed and 2 singles in the room, but only one chair. No bedside tables to put anything on. Communal kitchen area was tired and dated but useable. Showers were clean, but dated. Restaurant food was good and there was also a small petrol station on site.
Michele, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very dated, very rustic.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good stay

Very central. Parking good under hotel. Needs booking Reception staff very good.
Heather, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great..but a bit bad!

A difficult review to write. Staff were great, food good, location fantastic. The fabric of the building....awful l Spacious but messy
Peter, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Never again

The young staff was more interested to spend time on the phone then looking after costumers. Overheard multiple conversations where the staff complaint about costumers. We had nearly two hours with no electricity. When it was back on the first thing I heard “ at least costumers have nothing to complain about” that was said to other costumers. Hole property has no security lights. So going to the toilet in the night seems very unsafe. It smell of chlorine and air fresher and looked clean. But everything looks like it’s old , damage and not looked after. In the kitchen was minimal things for making a meal. So make sure you bring your own. Only two little fridges so not much space to storage your staff. My worries were just ignored and I was talked to like so rude.
Claudia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Alastair, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The private Chalet has a small bathroom . The Radiant heater in the room is something many people are not used to. I would not stay here again most likely. Nice staff .
Kirandeep, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great units. Super clean with a comfortable bed.
C, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Old cottages, but clean and tidy from inside. Heaters at bedrooms and bathroom.
Aladdin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

a bit warm during day time as no aircond shower dripped whole night
Catherine, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

best view ever
Ebrahim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely cosy clean place with heating and warm bedding and lovely views. Retro light switches were an interesting blast from the past. Expedia stuffed up our booking that I made 7 months prior to travelling which was to accomodate 4 people (I had booked a 2 bedroom chalet that could fit up to 6 on Expedia but turns out that was never available and the space provided to us was actually for 3). The staff kindly provided an air bed to accomodate the whole family which was appreciated as trying to find alternative accomodation in a tiny town at the last minute is not possible.
Deepthi, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay! Highly recommend
Eitze, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The A frame economy accomodation was accurate to so many reviews I’d read. Clean, a little dated, comfortable beds and nice linen, reasonable cooking facilities and fridge etc. Shared shower area was ok but shared toilets clean. Suited my family of 5 adults across 2 cabins for an easy stop over from Manapouri to Franz Joseph. Good value, kind staff. Thanks for having us 🙏
Jules, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
Wayne, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended!

Beautiful spot! Secluded and with a great connected gas station and restaurant/bar. We had the studio A-frame with the connected bath.
Diana, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Shower curtain and crockery cupboard had mould on it
Louise, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely spot, spectacular views. A-frame cabins a bit old. Cooktop was great convenience and destined soon for a museum. Beds were hard. Toilet out back looking old and broken. Not one deck chair at pool. Rough concrete edge my son didn’t like. Ok for an overnight.
Maurice, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy cabin, we booked a 6 sleeper and the kitchenette was a godsend. Communal kitchen well equipped. Do double check for large parties that you have beddings for everyone. There are not so many power outlets in the cabin though, go to the communal kitchen if you have a lot of equipment to charge.
Patsian, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One night stop over Wonderland Makarora Lodge

A lovely quiet location and large clean room
Neal, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Good for short stay. Friendly staff
Thimira, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Room with kitchen and bathroom was okay. Basin tap hot and cold was separate so need to mix the water manually, this can improved. It’s located in middle of all glaciers, very convenient to visit the most pristine glacier around it.
Raman, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet space in a tiny town, close to nature and great views. Only downside was the wifi was weak in our cabin but it's a good way to disconnect for a while.
Maddison, 1-night trip
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