Forest Lodge

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Forest Lodge in Castle Hill offers family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, ensuring a pleasant stay. Amenities and Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, self-service laundry, barbecue facilities, and ski storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Activities and Location: Located 94 km from Christchurch International Airport, the hostel is near Broken River Ski Field (17 km), Craigieburn (19 km), and Porters (23 km). Activities include skiing and hiking. Guests appreciate the mountain views and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“Remote location, views, large communal facility, big ski lodge feel.”
Siflyguy
Australia Australia
“The place was comfortable and warm, had friendly staff and amazing scenery, not far from the main road. It reminded me of the times I had stayed there as a kid, quite a while ago!”
Hobie
Denmark Denmark
“Such a beautiful location, so amazing! Sam working there was really friendly and created a good vibe! Loved all about it here”
Tom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptional location, exceptional host. The perfect spot to enjoy New Zealand’s beauty. We couldn’t believe our luck when we stepped in.”
Risa
Taiwan Taiwan
“not a typical backpacker I normally have, like the kitchen and rest area a lot.”
Trish
New Zealand New Zealand
“Wonderfully peacefull relaxing and fire warm cosy lodge in a beautifull private Alpine location. Very much worth the 8km scenic gravel road to get there. Lovey Marg is well suited to her role as house person of the lodge...many thanks to her for...”
Jordyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely loved this small slice of heaven ! Margie was super helpful when asked for recommendations for hikes and things to do in the area and was such a breath of fresh air - thank you ! I ended up staying an extra night ! Very comfy beds and...”
Hans
Netherlands Netherlands
“Location, good vibe in the lodge and host Margie was super!”
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great cheap place to stay . We only stayed one night so sharing a dorm was fine”
Cheryl
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful, scenic location. Extremely peaceful, gorgeous walks in the area. Margie who was there to help us was excellent, so friendly and fun to chat with, and very helpful. Kitchen facilities were complete, it has really good wifi and just...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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