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Wonderland Makarora Lodge

★★★ 5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Makarora, NZ

7.6 guest rating· 1509 reviews

About this hotel

Nature Retreat in Mount Aspiring National Park

Scenic Surroundings : Immerse yourself in the beauty of native forests and the tranquil Makarora River just steps away.

Diverse Amenities : Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, on-site cafe, restaurant, and souvenir shop, all conveniently located on the property.

Exciting Activities : Let our staff arrange thrilling adventures like jet boating, scenic flights, and fishing trips for an unforgettable stay.

Experience the wonders of Wonderland Makarora Lodge - book now to secure your nature getaway!

Rooms & rates

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Superior Studio Chalet with Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Kitchen island
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Located on the ground floor, porch/lanai with garden views</p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, towels, and toilet paper</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Studio Chalet with Outdoor Bathtubs, Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

Sleeps 3 · Queen Bed, Twin bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Kitchen island

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>Located on the ground floor, porch/lanai with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, shared/communal kitchen access, free tea bags/instant coffee, and kitchen island</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub, bathrobes, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Winged Chalet with Private Bathroom and Cooking Facilities

Sleeps 5 · Queen Bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen island
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Located on the ground floor, porch/lanai with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Two Room Chalet with Private Bathroom and Tea/Coffee making, Toaster & Microwave

Sleeps 5 · 52 m² · 3× Twin bed, Queen Bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Kitchen island

<p><strong>3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>560-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, porch/lanai with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, and toaster</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Studio Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Cooking Facilities

Sleeps 3 · 35 m² · Queen Bed, Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen island
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>377-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, porch/lanai with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, towels, and shampoo</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

4 Bed Dorm with Shared Kitchen and Bathroom

Sleeps 1 · Twin bed

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Kitchen island

<p><strong>1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>Located on the ground floor, porch/lanai with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with kitchen island </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shared bathroom, towels, and toilet paper</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Double Chalet with Private Kitchenette and Bathroom

Sleeps 6 · Queen Bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen island
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Located on the ground floor, porch/lanai with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Economy Cabin with Shared Facilities

Sleeps 3 · Twin bed, Queen Bed

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Kitchen island
  • Heating
  • Toaster

<p><strong>1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Located on the ground floor, porch/lanai with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access and kitchen island </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shared bathroom, in-room sink, towels, and toilet paper</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Economy Cabin with Private Kitchenette and Communal Bathroom

Sleeps 4 · 27 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared outdoor bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Kitchen island
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>291-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, porch/lanai with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shared bathroom, towels, and toilet paper</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Weekly housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4 · 27 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen

Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared.

Amenities

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Exercise/lap pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Secured parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
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  • Charcoal grill
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Free wired internet
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Internet access
  • Invoice provided
  • Japanese garden
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private picnics
  • Reception hall
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shopping on site
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Swimming nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine release events

Location

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5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road, Makarora, NZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.61509 reviews

+ Beautiful location+ Comfortable stay+ Friendly staff+ Good food− Cleanliness issues− Service delays− Dated facilities
Cleanliness6.6
Service8.0
Location9.1
Room Quality7.0
Amenities7.0
Value for Money7.5

Beautiful location.

9.0

Location - Makarora is a spectacular location at the north end of Lake Wanaka. Facilities were older but well kept.

− Upper bathroom needs an interior release on the entry door. Signs ask folks to latch door when leaving, but that means you can lock someone inside (we had that happen to a neighbor). Easily fixed - just needs an interior latch handle... Otherwise, the facility was great.

Bob · US · 2026-05-26

Guest review

7.0

Hebben ter plaatse een heerlijke maaltijd kunnen verkrijgen. Is veruit de enige verblijfplaats in de omgeving. Volgende maal zou ik een chalet reserveren, nu moesten we voor de douche/toilet naar buiten gaan, apart gebouwtje.

− Dat je voor de douches en toiletten naar buiten moest gaan, apart gebouwtje. Staat niet echt beschreven.

Joris · BE · 2026-05-08

Guest review

9.0

The A frame was comfortable and roomy for 2.

Pamela · US · 2026-05-03

Guest review

4.0

Location

− Shared toilets

Hishara · AU · 2026-04-20

Good to know

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Wonderland Makarora Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Pets

Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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›Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.