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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in National Park Village with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Exterior
Interior detail
Games room
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free self-parking
Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel has two restaurants and two cafes. Guests relax in hot springs, stroll through the garden, or enjoy the arcade/game room. Laundry facilities add convenience, and the helpful staff consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is HK$530
HK$609 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
35 Mackenzie St, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3989

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Raurimu Spiral - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free train station pick-up, express check-out and smoke-free property
  • A billiards/pool table, outdoor furniture and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 35 kilometres
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot spring
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

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 per cent 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel on 7 Nov 2025 start from HK$529.86, 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.

How much is parking at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated in National Park Village, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Raurimu Spiral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay

Clean comfortable room, hot shower with great water pressure, friendly welcoming host, definitely coming back in future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

Jen

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

Linds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming hosts. Best nights sleep ever.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

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

Rinna

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

Lovely

Such a lovely stay. Hosts are friendly and helpfull. Good beds. Slept like a baby. Everywhere was clean. Good kitchen and nice common room. Booked my two-way shuttle here only 50NZD.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

Hanspeter

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

Very clean

Nice place, friendly host - would go there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Einfache Backpackerunterkunft. In den Zimmern fehlen Haken oder Ablagemöglichkeiten. Es war aber sauber und ordentlich
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

selwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host Tracey & whanau superfriendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Leuk hostel

Een leuk hostel, met een vriendelijke dame Donna, die ons een goede uitleg over alle voorzieningen en ruimtes gaf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngmin

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

조용한 안식챠

조용한 마을에 벽난로가 있는 편안한 숙소입니다. 도미토리룸에서도 안락하게 쉬다 왔어요.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

May Ann

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

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