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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Outdoor spa tub
Scooter/moped
Front of property
Outdoor spa tub
Garden
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat near Lake Wakatipu offers an eco-certified experience. Enjoy coffee at the café, relax in the garden or spa tub, and enjoy cycling and fishing nearby. The Fernery restaurant serves local cuisine, and free WiFi in public areas keeps you connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior King Room, Shared Bathroom

Superior King Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Romantic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Romantic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior King Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Kinloch, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Wakatipu and Routeburn Track. Routeburn Shelter and Greenstone Track are two other places to visit that come recommended. Rafting and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
862 Kinloch Road, Kinloch, Otago, 9372

What's nearby

  • Lake Wakatipu - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glenorchy Golf Club - 41 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve - 41 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Glenorchy Wharf - 41 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Routeburn Track - 42 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sugar Loaf Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Glen’s Taphouse & Tapas - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Trading Post - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Hotel - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Queenies Dumplings GY - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Upscale eco-certified hostel renovated in 2023 and located near Lake Wakatipu
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as fishing and cycling, at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Fernery, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a local area shuttle
  • An electric car charging station, luggage storage and gas grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities such as WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, separate dining areas and recycling

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 to 32 for adults and NZD 9 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 90; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • The Fernery

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1868
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.7 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 18 to 32 for adults and NZD 9 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 90
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.7 per cent

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Kinloch Backpacker
Kinloch Lodge Hostel
Kinloch Lodge Hostel
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Kinloch Kinloch Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kinloch Lodge - Hostel
Kinloch Lodge - Hostel Kinloch
Kinloch Lodge Backpacker
Kinloch Lodge
Kinloch Lodge Hostel
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Hostel
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Kinloch
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinloch Wilderness Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$180.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kinloch Wilderness Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this eco-certified hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Wakatipu, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Routeburn Track and Routeburn Shelter.

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