About

Kakapo Lodge is central located, only a 3 minute walk form the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa.

Relaxing inside the property is easy during winter with a Log Fire and Under-floor Heating as well as extra blankets on request. Cook up a storm in our large Communal Kitchen and Dining room.

Enjoy your time outside up on the sunny decks or down in the peaceful Garden and BBQ area, with lots of mountain views from all angles.

We have Netflix and Prime Video which can be watched upstairs in the lounge. Or you can grab a book from our book exchange to read during your stay.

Downstairs are the computer terminals which offer internet as well as a place to upload all of your holiday snaps. WiFi is available throughout the property.

Bed and Room Movements

Whilst every endeavour will be made to ensure you are accommodated in the same room throughout your stay, due to limited availability at time of booking, it may be necessary for you to change rooms. If applicable, you will be advised of this at check-in. You will be accommodated in a room of similar or higher standard to that originally booked.
Due to limited availability at time of booking, multi-share accommodation for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms. Every endeavour will be made to ensure this does not occur, but should this be necessary you will be advised at check-in.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
  • Board Games
  • Wi-Fi
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Reviews

9.0Superb(198)
  • Value for Money
    9.3
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Staff
    8.7
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    9.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Kakapo Lodge in Hanmer Springs offers a warm, clean, and comfortable stay with spacious rooms and good facilities. Its excellent location is perfect for exploring the area, with hot pools nearby. Ideal for solo travellers and couples seeking a relaxing getaway.

Stayed in Dec 2025
7.4
D
Dion
Mixed Group, 31-40, Netherlands
Okay place of a hostel, wouldn’t call it a lodge. It was clean and facilities were okay. Only real improvement point is the old sweaty smell that we had it the room and the food smell of the kitchen that filled the whole place. Okay for a night maybe 2.
Stayed in Dec 2025
9.7
N
Nicole
Couple, 25-30, England
Comfy room and well stocked amenities, good sized kitchen
Stayed in Apr 2025
10
C
cass
All Female Group, 41+, New Zealand
Great warm, clean accommodation. Showers hot. Didn't use facilities as we were only there for 1 night but everything looked great
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Location

14 Amuri ave, Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
0.4km from city centre