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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

4.0 star property
Waterfront hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Outdoor spa tub
Garden
Outdoor spa tub
Front of property
Scooter/moped

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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862 Kinloch Road, Kinloch, Otago, 9372
  • Place, Lake Wakatipu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenorchy Wharf
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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 | View from room

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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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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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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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

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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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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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

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 5

Bed In Standard Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior King Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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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

Romantic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room Ensuite

  • 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 Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Kinloch

At Kinloch Wilderness Retreat, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Lake Wakatipu and 16.9 km (10.5 mi) from Routeburn Track. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Fernery, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the Hot tub along with access to kayaking and bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Kinloch hostel include Routeburn Shelter and Greenstone Track.
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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
  • ‪Queenies Dumplings GY - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Trading Post - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Hotel - ‬34 min drive

About this property

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

Waterfront hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hostel measures 215 square feet (20 square metres) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat. The hostel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Kinloch Wilderness Retreat was completed in September 2023.

This 4-star Kinloch hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 215 sq ft of conference space
  • 20 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1868
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat offers 19 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and rice cookers are provided. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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.

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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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at 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

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

  • 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

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 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
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 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kinloch Lodge - Hostel Kinloch
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 parking available at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Yep, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat has a free self car park.

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

As of 23 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$172.17, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

The closest beach to Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is Queenstown Beach (32.5 km).

What makes Kinloch Wilderness Retreat a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat.

Does Kinloch Wilderness Retreat serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

No, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.