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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers discover natural hot springs and scenic surroundings at this welcoming retreat, where two restaurants serve delicious meals throughout the day

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

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

National Park Village is home to Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel. Raurimu Spiral and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fishers Track and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, rock climbing and mountain biking. Visit our National Park Village travel guide
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35 Mackenzie St, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3989

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park showing mountains and a sunset
    Tongariro National Park
    5 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sunset in the way down from Turoa ski fields, Mt Ruapehu.
    Turoa Ski Area
    44 min drive - 66.8 km
  • Fishers Track
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    18 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schnapps Bar
    12 min walk
  • Spiral Bar
    10 min walk
  • Macrocarpa Cafe
    13 min walk
  • AmyJade’s
    12 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 a TV in reception
  • Smoke-free property, a nature reserve and a billiards/pool table
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • In a nature reserve
  • 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

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 9:00 AM - 7:00 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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 14 Feb, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel on 20 Feb, 2026 start from S$104.87, including 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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Reviews

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Juan

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

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

Delwyn

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

8/10 Good

Hyekyung

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic and the accommodation was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two host owner are amazing and lovely, they truly care about everyone. The room is clean, the bed is comfortable and updated in linen. Extremely clean kitchen and room. Super easy to be picked up for the shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine crossing right on from of the lodge. Easy to walk anywhere from the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

Janet

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Affordable home in National Park

A very clean lodge with very welcoming owners - we enjoyed our stay immensely and will be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, comfortable place to stay with the staff extraordinarily hospitable. Tracy and Thomas run a great establishment and their friendly demeanours make the place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

selwyn

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