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Rarakau Lodge

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Queen Bunk Room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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1304B Papatotara Coast Rd, Rowallan, Southland, 9691
  • Hump Ridge Track
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Hauroko
  • Lake Monowai

Room options

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Economy Room

Economy Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Queen Bunk Room

Queen Bunk Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk Room

Single Bunk Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 8.5 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Bed (Shared Room)

Single Bed (Shared Room)

  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Rarakau Lodge

Private beach and hot tub, near Hump Ridge Track
Guests at this beach lodge will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. Bathrooms are shared and change of towels is available on request.
Rarakau Lodge offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Rarakau Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Hump Ridge Track. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus breakfast (surcharge). This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, conference space, and a gift shop
  • Onsite recreation includes helicopter/airplane tours, hiking/biking trails, and a playground
  • Steps from Hump Ridge Track
  • Dogs welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
A private beach is featured. As a guest of Rarakau Lodge, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Event space at this lodge measures 678 square feet (63 square meters) and includes conference space. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Rarakau Lodge also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rowallan lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–1:00 PM: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer shops
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Conference space (678 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Spa fee: NZD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Towels fee: NZD 10 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Rarakau Lodge Lodge
Rarakau Lodge Rowallan
Rarakau Lodge Lodge Rowallan

Rarakau Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of personal care by owner and this made the stay enjoyable and memorable. I had a free upgrade to the deluxe room too! Excellent amenities for the venue and room was warm - catered for by a good heater. I rate this place highly, if you want a bit of time out of town for a nature retreat and quiet space. Many thanks and blessings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023