Overall Ratings & Reviews Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Had a great stay here for one night, Kiwi hospitality at it's best plus Brazilian flair. I was let in despite turning up before check in time and there was a heater already on in the room. I'll be back!

Located in Makarora, great hiking district, the chalets are clean and comfortable although a little tired

The property was unique in its design (A-frame). Facilities provided were good. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was unusable due to a sewerage block somewhere within. As a result, we did not use the shower or water to drink, wash or clean teeth. We were unable to contact anyone to address the issue, unable to provide direct feedback at checkout about the issue and they did not respond to email correspondence concerning our issues.

ok stay nice and warm

Beautiful place for a family

It was in a great spot our chalet was very roomy but getting a bit rundown, the walks in the bush were easy and quite interesting, overall, we had a great stay. The restaurant was pretty good too!

In a stunning area. Loved our A-frame.

The Wonderland chalets are in beautiful location but dormitories and common facilities are a bit run down. For example, one of the lamps over the bed was broken and in a state of disrepair. The accommodation was serviceable and affordable, but it wouldn't take much to bring accommodations up to a nicer standard. I hope they do, because Wonderland should be a great getaway and gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park.

The chalet fridge was very small. We had to put the freezer pads in the communal kitchen freezer. Past experience in other places means they are easily stolen (and not easy to replace near Makarora.) Otherwise the chalet was clean and comfortable.

There was only wifi in the common areas.

Lovely location, but the huts were tired although very clean. Kingsize bed and 2 singles in the room, but only one chair. No bedside tables to put anything on. Communal kitchen area was tired and dated but useable. Showers were clean, but dated. Restaurant food was good and there was also a small petrol station on site.

The A frame cabins were quaint and comfortable

Shower was a joke hard to regulate the temperature and the pressure was just a dribble

Very dated, very rustic.

Very central. Parking good under hotel. Needs booking Reception staff very good.

Very Kiwi camp loved it

Wonderful stay

An older property and a place to sleep after a long drive.

A difficult review to write. Staff were great, food good, location fantastic. The fabric of the building....awful l Spacious but messy

The young staff was more interested to spend time on the phone then looking after costumers. Overheard multiple conversations where the staff complaint about costumers. We had nearly two hours with no electricity. When it was back on the first thing I heard “ at least costumers have nothing to complain about” that was said to other costumers. Hole property has no security lights. So going to the toilet in the night seems very unsafe. It smell of chlorine and air fresher and looked clean. But everything looks like it’s old , damage and not looked after. In the kitchen was minimal things for making a meal. So make sure you bring your own. Only two little fridges so not much space to storage your staff. My worries were just ignored and I was talked to like so rude.