Comfortable Accommodation: Forest Lodge in Castle Hill offers family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower and mountain views.
Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
Convenient Amenities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, self-service laundry, and ski storage. Free on-site private parking is provided.
Activities and Location: Located 94 km from Christchurch International Airport, the property is near Broken River Ski Field (17 km), Craigieburn (19 km), and Porters (23 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and room comfort.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“Great place and location, pretty basic lodge type accomodation but I loved it.”
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Michael
New Zealand
“Remote location, views, large communal facility, big ski lodge feel.”
Siflyguy
Australia
“The place was comfortable and warm, had friendly staff and amazing scenery, not far from the main road. It reminded me of the times I had stayed there as a kid, quite a while ago!”
Hobie
Denmark
“Such a beautiful location, so amazing!
Sam working there was really friendly and created a good vibe!
Loved all about it here”
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Tom
United Kingdom
“Exceptional location, exceptional host. The perfect spot to enjoy New Zealand’s beauty. We couldn’t believe our luck when we stepped in.”
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Risa
Taiwan
“not a typical backpacker I normally have, like the kitchen and rest area a lot.”
Trish
New Zealand
“Wonderfully peacefull relaxing and fire warm cosy lodge in a beautifull private Alpine location.
Very much worth the 8km scenic gravel road to get there.
Lovey Marg is well suited to her role as house person of the lodge...many thanks to her for...”
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Jordyn
United Kingdom
“Absolutely loved this small slice of heaven ! Margie was super helpful when asked for recommendations for hikes and things to do in the area and was such a breath of fresh air - thank you ! I ended up staying an extra night ! Very comfy beds and...”
Hans
Netherlands
“Location, good vibe in the lodge and host Margie was super!”
Karen
New Zealand
“Great cheap place to stay . We only stayed one night so sharing a dorm was fine”
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
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 option.
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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