Good stuff: Great view in the common room and somehow our rooms Heaters [but with an one hour timer] Close to the walking track and the spa/ice skating place Bad stuff: Beds were too soft Our double room was definitely one of the least-equipped/facilitated rooms that I have ever had in NZ - there were simple two beds, a bin,... more

Hostel was booked for us through the i-site tourist centre in Christchurch. Was reasonably priced. We arrived shortly after 6pm due to the very bad snow in the area. The office was shut but there was a female member of staff in there, who was extremely abrupt and bordering on rude, not the type of welcome you want. When we... more

We have been staying in hostels around the South Island for the past 4 months and have been generally very impressed. We passed the Lakefront and saw its beautiful location and big picture window overlooking the lake, lovely open barbeque area and open air seating area. The interior is quite new and it is generally very clean. Our double room... more

die lodge ist sehr schoen in der naehe des sees gelegen, aber nicht empfehlenswert. die zimmer sind winzig und direkt... more