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Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors. - Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel (National Park Village)
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden accent wall, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall. - Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel (National Park Village)
An outdoor deck with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by glass doors and windows, with a view of the sky and trees. - Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel (National Park Village)
A blue building with a sign reading "Manowhenua Lodge" and an "Office" sign. - Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel (National Park Village)
A reception area with a wooden counter, a white armchair, a table with brochures, and a poster advertising a bus crossing. - Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel (National Park Village)
At Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden accent wall, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bunk room with three bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

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 fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and mountain climbing. Visit our National Park Village travel guide
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35 Mackenzie St, National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui, 3989

What's nearby

  • A snow-capped mountain with a clear sky and a flat landscape in the foreground.
    Tongariro National Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fishers Track
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
    19 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Whakapapa Ski Area
    29 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Station
    8 min walk
  • Schnapps Bar
    12 min walk
  • Eivins Bar
    7 min walk
  • National Park Hotel
    2 min walk
  • Macrocarpa Cafe
    13 min walk

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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 transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 35 km
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • 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
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated in National Park Village, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Fishers Track and Tongariro National Park. Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Manowhenua Lodge - Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were fantastic and the accommodation was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The most friendly, welcoming hostel I have stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

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Room looked like it had been recently renovated. Everything was clean and tidy and it was very nice having an adjustable wall heater in the room. Person who showed me around was very friendly and helped answer my questions about the snow fields. The room is not very soundproof so could hear people coming and going to kitchen until quite late into the evening. Also the shared toilet ran out of toiletpaper and there was no one to easily ask for replacement. Overall good place to stay for one night to get up to the ski fields.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff. Clean and tidy facilities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Tracy is a lovely host! The places is spotless and really confortable! We would stay again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Nice room and great host. Friendly and very accommodating! Property is very very clean ! Easy parking .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed for 3 nights during local trail running race event. The place is really tidy and well maintained. I sensed the owners' passion for this place and Tongariro region. The kitchen is spacious, has large fridges and everything you need. You can bring your own food and cook without any hassles. The lounge is even better with pool table and table tennis table. There are two decent restaurants, a petrol station and 4-square supermarket nearby, so you can find all the essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely epic! So welcoming, so safe- kids loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Tracey was so friendly and welcoming. I would stay in this place again. Highly recommended 😄. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place!!! Everything you could need in kitchen and staff very knowledge and helpful on hiking. Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tracey and Thomas are so very lovely and welcoming and friendly. We loved their lodge - beds are very comfortable, the kitchen is well equipped and it is very clean. What we loved the most was talking to them about the area and their family. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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