About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Manowhenua Lodge in National Park offers ground-floor units with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, games room, and full-day security. The property also provides free on-site private parking. Activities and Attractions: Mount Ruapehu is 16 km away, Taranaki Falls 17 km, and Whakapapa 23 km from the hostel. Taupo Airport is 94 km distant. Activities available include skiing and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, host, and room cleanliness, Manowhenua Lodge ensures a pleasant and comfortable stay for all visitors.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Macke
New Zealand
“The lodge is only a few minutes from Taranaki Falls and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.” - Evgenia
Germany
“This hostel is spacious and super clean. The hosts were really friendly!” - Felicity
Australia
“Reasonably typical lodge type of accommodation very well located for walks around Ruapehu. It was good to have own room rather than dormitory room and it was fine for those that don't mind the shared bathroom set up. Facilities were clean and...” - Marcus
New Zealand
“Comfortable lounge with table tennis which was a highlight” - Anna
New Zealand
“Great value for money, safe and clean facilities, nice well equipped kitchen area.” - Laura
New Zealand
“The staff were very welcoming and thoughtful. Our kids would have been happy to stay longer!” - Rachel
Denmark
“Lovely staff. Clean, affordable and family friendly. We had a great stay!” - Sarah
New Zealand
“Host/Owner Tracy was incredible and the whole place exceeded expectations, it was spotless and the beds were so comfy!” - Lucy
United Kingdom
“Big, well stocked kitchen. Tracey and Thomas could not have been more helpful” - Lawrence
Vietnam
“Tracy and the landlords were incredibly warm and accommodating during my stay. Tracy's genuine care and attention made my recovery from an accident much smoother. Their friendliness and support truly made a difference. Highly recommend!”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Manowhenua Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.