Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Site very basic and quite cheap. Staff were friendly. Its setting made up for what it lacked in facilities.

Unfortunately it was really cold when we went and the heater wasn’t powerful enough to heat the room up much. Really cute looking place though

Overall I enjoyed my stay, the location made up for most of it and the cute lodge vibes were nice, the only down side is that we didn’t get the room we originally booked because of renovations which they only told us a day before but we got a small discount, our new room was still nice but no outdoor bath, they still let us use the outdoor bath but a warning would be nice that anyone can see you in the bath as it is kinda near the main road so be prepared, it also would of been a good heads up that there is little to no food within an hour, found out the next day there is a small pub but weren’t aware so we just ate 2 minute noodles. Could have been a little cleaner but otherwise it was a nice stay. Thanks.

Staff on duty stayed to ensure that we were well settled in before she left for the day.

Everything is closed

Lovely secluded property. Good facilities and amazing views.

The Lodge is in a beautiful location. The cabin was very clean and comfortable, though simple. The shared cooking facilities were less inviting but provided adequate equipment.

Desperate need of a make over. Dinning expensive and limited no bar available.

It was a good place to stop over as we were driving from Franz Josef to Queenstown. The room did not have wifi. We have to go to the reception or another location to get wifi which is not so convenient. And beware as there were a lot of bees flying around. My friend was stung on his foot when he wore his shoe.

Love the comfortable cabin in the middle of nowhere. All you need for a night, except wifi.

Check in wasn't as friendly of an experience as I would have hoped. I'm in the middle of nowhere and have never stayed there before. I kind of felt like I was wasting their time a bit, but the restaurant staff were amazing! Other than that, we absolutely loved the stay and will book again if down this way.

Pleasant people to deal with

I loved studio #2 because of the double tubs. It was lovely to take a bath and star gaze. It was what I expected. The bed was super comfortable and having robes was truly amazing.

The unique A frame buildings

We first stayed here 48 years ago on our honeymoon, came back for our 30th anniversary. Why do we keep coming back? Beautiful country side.

Really good location and facilities available.

The central cooking hall was nice and convenient. Nice location after a long day of driving

We stayed in one of the A-frame cabins with a kitchenette and no bathroom. The bathroom was a few minute walk down the gravel road. The cabin was cute and the kitchenette was adequately stocked. There was only one power outlet we could find in the cabin. There's really not much around, but the hotel did have a restaurant and gas. It was adequate for our needs for one night, but any longer and the walk to the bathroom would've become annoying.

Units a bit tired, no WiFi in units, price ok if have full occupancy but expensive relative to other options if only two people. Cafe prices on high side relative to service / quality but this is a remote area with few alternatives nearby. Staff pleasant.

Easy to find, quiet and convenient.