Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
About this property
Historic Charm: Kinloch Wilderness Retreat in Glenorchy offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms, a lounge, and a games room. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all visitors. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English, and vegetarian dishes. Activities and Location: Guests can participate in yoga classes, hiking, and cycling. The property is 48 mi from Queenstown Airport and offers scenic views of lakes and mountains.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Isaac
United States“This place is really lovely and you get a lot for your money. Gorgeous location. Rooms are nice and have elegant touches. A very comfortable bed. Staff are very kind, friendly, and helpful. I didn’t get to eat at the restaurant during my stay but...” - Alan United States“Great vibe, nice to have restaurant & bar right there. Communal kitchen great. Near some great hikes. Loved the hot tub with the view. Great staff.”
- Sailesh
New Zealand“KWR is located on a long and unsealed road between Glenorchy and the Caples and Greenstone tracks (high vehicle recommended). Most of the accommodation is a pseudo hostel with shared bathrooms and some private rooms. The place has friendly staff...” - Kerri United States“Gorgeous setting! Off the beaten path. The food was incredible, and everyone on staff was lovely.”
- Jennifer United States“We loved the restaurant. We loved the communal kitchen which felt like a professional restaurant. We loved the location, and the lake we found when we walked on more of a hike from the Inn. And we loved going on the Routeburn Trail.”
- Jennifer United States“What a charming little spot! We only spent a night here but I would gladly go back. We had dinner in the restaurant but the self catering facilities were really nice, and our twin room was very cute and comfortable. We used their track transport...”
- Derek United States“Amazing, isolated location. Appreciate how they cater to all price points - I was in a dorm, but still delightful. Bathrooms were great, warm showers with soap. Kitchen was under renovations but I’m sure it’ll be great too and they have a few...”
- Sarit United States“Misleading advertising as it is 5 1/2 hours away from Milford Sound. The place itself was perfectly clean with a friendly staff. Communal bathrooms and showers were always clean. Glamping at its best in a beautiful, beautiful environment.”
- Brooke United States“It was the best shared room facility I stayed in during my time in Nee Zealand. I was there for 2 weeks so I said in a different facility almost every night. I loved the location and the bathrooms were extremely nice.”
- James New Zealand“Communal area was comfy, great view, I enjoyed the TV room on a wet day. Place was warm and clean. Great staff. Exceptional food and nice range of local drinks.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are recommended to book dinner in advance, if wishing to dine at Sawyers Restaurant.
Due to location there is limited mobile coverage, Spark works well and Vodafone can be used by the lakefront. Also the last 5.6 mi stretch of road to the property is unsealed.
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Kinloch Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note that prepayments will incur a 2.5% surcharge. If you wish to pay by bank transfer, or EFTPOS on arrival, we can arrange a refund of the prepayment.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
