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Forest Lodge

1.0 star property

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Shared Dormitory
Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | View from room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

Explore the area

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Mount Cheeseman Ski Field Road, Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury Region, 7580
  • Place, Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Porters Ski Area
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Craigieburn Forest Park

At Forest Lodge, you'll be 7 km (4.4 mi) from Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and 11.5 km (7.2 mi) from Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a communal living room. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Craigieburn Forest Park hostel, you'll be 24.8 km (15.4 mi) from Porters Ski Area and 36.7 km (22.8 mi) from Mt Cheeseman Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve - 18 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve - 31 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Porters Ski Area - 40 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 41 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Temple Basin Ski Area - 58 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flock Hill Lodge

About this property

Forest Lodge

As a guest of Forest Lodge, you'll find a garden and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Craigieburn Forest Park hostel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Forest Lodge offers 7 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (88 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (71 centimetre high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height bed (50 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (68 centimetre wide)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Bed sheets fee: NZD 10 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 9429046760838

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Forest Lodge?

Yep, Forest Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Lodge?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Lodge on 14 May 2026 start from NZ$172, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forest Lodge?

No, Forest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Forest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Forest Lodge?

Dogs are welcome at Forest Lodge, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

Forest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hudson

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a beautiful place with a great host!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Fenton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host fantastic, we had the place to ourselves basically. The views were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025