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Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge in Benneydale with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Interior
Double Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Double Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Benneydale Lodge provides a comfortable retreat with practical amenities including free in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities. Travelers can unwind at the on-site coffee shop or savor a meal at the restaurant, joining previous guests who have enjoyed their stay here.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
28-30 Ellis Road, Benneydale, 3944

What's nearby

  • The Timber Trail - 23 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 57 min drive - 42.0 miles
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 57 min drive - 43.0 miles
  • Woodlyn Park - 57 min drive - 42.0 miles
  • Aranui Cave - 60 min drive - 43.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Wooden Heart Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge

Property highlights
At Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wooden Heart Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Wooden Hut Cafe]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Wooden Heart Cafe
Wooden Heart Cafe Benneydale
Wooden Heart Cafe Lodge
Wooden Heart Cafe Benneydale Lodge
Wooden Heart Cafe Benneydale
Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Lodge
Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Benneydale
Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Lodge Benneydale

Frequently asked questions

Is Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge located?

Situated in Benneydale, this lodge is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from The Timber Trail and within 25 mi (40 km) of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. Lake Maraetai and Mangakino Recreation Reserve are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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