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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

4.0 star property
Waterfront hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub
Garden
Front of property
Scooter/moped

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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862 Kinloch Road, Kinloch, Otago, 9372
  • Place, Lake Wakatipu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Coronet Peak Ski Area
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior King Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Romantic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 5

Bed In Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior King Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Romantic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Kinloch

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat places you adjacent to Lake Wakatipu. This 19-room, 4-star hostel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free self parking, and a hot tub.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wakatipu - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Glenorchy Wharf - 39 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve - 39 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Routeburn Track - 42 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Routeburn Shelter - 43 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sugar Loaf Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Glen’s Taphouse & Tapas - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Queenies Dumplings GY - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Akin - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Trading Post - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Waterfront hostel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Renovated in 2023, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat offers free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and conference space. There's free parking and an area shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include balconies or patios, dining areas, and refrigerators. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 to 32 for adults and NZD 9 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 90; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • The Fernery

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1868
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.7 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 18 to 32 for adults, and NZD 9 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 90
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.7 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Kinloch Backpacker
Kinloch Lodge Hostel
Kinloch Lodge Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kinloch Lodge - Hostel Kinloch
Kinloch Kinloch Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kinloch Lodge - Hostel
Kinloch Lodge - Hostel Kinloch
Kinloch Lodge Backpacker
Kinloch Lodge
Kinloch Lodge Hostel
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Hostel
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Kinloch
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

This hostel is located in Kinloch, just steps from Lake Wakatipu. You'll also find Glenorchy Wharf and Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve nearby.

Is parking available on site at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hostel. Electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Kinloch Wilderness Retreat have a casino?

No, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

No, this hostel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Kinloch Wilderness Retreat good for couples?

This waterfront hostel offers many amenities for couples such as a bar and a restaurant with some rooms featuring fireplaces.

Does Kinloch Wilderness Retreat have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Kinloch Wilderness Retreat have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Fernery.

Does Kinloch Wilderness Retreat allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, dogs can stay for free at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat.

Are there connecting rooms at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

The closest major airport to Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), which is about 22.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Yes, every room at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat comes with a balcony with some featuring lake or mountain views.

Does Kinloch Wilderness Retreat have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat.

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