Located by the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Kinloch Wilderness Retreat offers a variety of rooms from dormitory rooms to Heritage queen rooms. Situated 26 km from Glenorchy, it offers the closest accommodation to the Greenstone and Routeburn hiking tracks. The lodge can arrange a pick-up or drop-off from the trails, upon request (surcharge applies). Free WiFi is available throughout the property. An à la carte breakfast menu is available from the on-site restaurant and there is a dinner service available by reservation only. The guest rooms at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat are split across 2 areas. The Heritage Lodge has 6 rooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, a private lounge with coffee/tea facilities and a private terrace to enjoy the sunrise over the mountains and lake. The other 13 rooms are in the Wilderness area, with many featuring lake and mountain views. These all share the same bathroom facilities, located in the middle of the property. All rooms include bed linen, towels, hot water bottles, spare blankets, mirrors and electric power outlets. Heritage rooms also include bathrobes. All rooms have access to the guest lounge with more than 100 DVDs, a fully equipped communal kitchen with large dining/lounge area and an outdoor hot tub with lake and mountain views. The kitchen lounge features board games, a book exchange and a wood-burning fireplace, with BBQ facilities in the courtyard outside. Laundry facilities are available. The tour desk can arrange local activities including horse riding, zip lining, fishing and hiking. Queenstown airport is 74 km from the property. Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is 360 km from Milford Sound.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
Bedroom 5:
2 single beds
Bedroom 6:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Margie
    Australia Australia
    Superb location on the lake! Close to so many great walks (big and small). Food and service was exceptional!
  • Hine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic accommodation, set in a stunning location. Food and ambience of resort great - keep to yourselves or chat with other friendly guests. The shared amenities are clean and well maintained.
  • M
    Maria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful place surrounded by nature. Great for family with kids. Great facilities and very clean. Staff very friendly

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are recommended to book dinner in advance, if wishing to dine at Sawyers Restaurant.

Due to location there is limited mobile coverage, Spark works well and Vodafone can be used by the lakefront. Also the last 9 km stretch of road to the property is unsealed.

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

Please note that prepayments will incur a 2.5% surcharge. If you wish to pay by bank transfer, or EFTPOS on arrival, we can arrange a refund of the prepayment.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

  • Kinloch Wilderness Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is 1.8 miles from the centre of Glenorchy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Kinloch Wilderness Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Yoga classes
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/performance

  • The prices at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat on this page.