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Wonderland Makarora Lodge

2.5 star property
Escape to the serene surroundings where adventure meets tranquility. Enjoy scenic views on your private porch or take advantage of tour assistance to plan an unforgettable getaway.

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Ecotours
Hiking
Aerial view
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The price is ₩120,089
₩138,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

Room options

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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
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • 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
Stovetop
Toaster
  • 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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 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
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Stovetop
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Makarora, 9382

What's nearby

  • Blue Pools - 6 min drive
  • Lake Wanaka - 9 min drive
  • Fantail Falls - 16 min drive
  • Haast Beach - 62 min drive
  • Lake Hawea - 70 min drive

About this property

Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Lodge near Lake Wanaka
Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Wonderland Makarora Lodge. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • A banquet hall
More amenities include:
  • Toasters and irons/ironing boards
  • Porches or lanais, heating, and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1956
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Separate bathtub and shower

Food and drink

  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to April
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wonderland Makarora Lodge on Jan 26, 2025 start from ₩120,089, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Wonderland Makarora Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wonderland Makarora Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderland Makarora Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this lodge is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Lake Wanaka.

Wonderland Makarora Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 179 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a bit warm during day time as no aircond shower dripped whole night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
best view ever
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deepthi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eitze

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jules

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower curtain and crockery cupboard had mould on it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maurice, Charles Town

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Thimira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for short stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Raman

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Site very basic and quite cheap. Staff were friendly. Its setting made up for what it lacked in facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with group
Unfortunately it was really cold when we went and the heater wasn’t powerful enough to heat the room up much. Really cute looking place though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Overall I enjoyed my stay, the location made up for most of it and the cute lodge vibes were nice, the only down side is that we didn’t get the room we originally booked because of renovations which they only told us a day before but we got a small discount, our new room was still nice but no outdoor bath, they still let us use the outdoor bath but a warning would be nice that anyone can see you in the bath as it is kinda near the main road so be prepared, it also would of been a good heads up that there is little to no food within an hour, found out the next day there is a small pub but weren’t aware so we just ate 2 minute noodles. Could have been a little cleaner but otherwise it was a nice stay. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff on duty stayed to ensure that we were well settled in before she left for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is closed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha Jade

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely secluded property. Good facilities and amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Lodge is in a beautiful location. The cabin was very clean and comfortable, though simple. The shared cooking facilities were less inviting but provided adequate equipment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Desperate need of a make over. Dinning expensive and limited no bar available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
A night stay.
It was a good place to stop over as we were driving from Franz Josef to Queenstown. The room did not have wifi. We have to go to the reception or another location to get wifi which is not so convenient. And beware as there were a lot of bees flying around. My friend was stung on his foot when he wore his shoe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Piedad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goid cabin
Love the comfortable cabin in the middle of nowhere. All you need for a night, except wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in wasn't as friendly of an experience as I would have hoped. I'm in the middle of nowhere and have never stayed there before. I kind of felt like I was wasting their time a bit, but the restaurant staff were amazing! Other than that, we absolutely loved the stay and will book again if down this way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024