About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: 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 58 mi from Christchurch International Airport, the hostel is near Broken River Ski Field (11 mi), Craigieburn (12 mi), and Porters (14 mi). Activities include skiing and hiking. Guests appreciate the mountain views and room comfort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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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 full bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    United States United States
    This place is adorable and awesome to get your forest lodge experience. Margie, the care taker, is a beautiful soul and made us feel right at home
  • Maria
    United States United States
    Lovely little lodge 6km up a curvy, steep gravel road. Had a wonderful stay. Place was quiet as off season and only 6 of us staying but had a great time hanging out by the stove chatting.
  • Mastershifu
    China China
    Spirit of the place, location, support of the staff. Best of the best the shared kitchen/ living room with woodstove
  • 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...

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House rules

Forest Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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