Lodge in Southland
3-Star Lodge
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
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About this lodge
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and an oven, as well as a stovetop and free WiFi. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a hair dryer, towels, and kitchenware and utensils.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Patio
Kitchenware
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Children's high chair
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Southland
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Outstanding lodge and quite possibly the best in New Zealand ! Very comfortable, well equipped with high quality amenities. The hosts were spectacularly welcoming and hospitable. Arrived with the intention of staying one night, tore myself away after 10 nights ! More than 100% recommendation. Not to be missed if you visit Southland.
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2026
Staff were amazing..... made us a great coffee before we hit the trail and home made muffins. When we arrived we were offered homemade cinnamon scrolls. Sadly I had no room but others said they were the best they'd had. Rooms were very clean as was toilets/showers. Just as we left we were given some insect repellant for use on the track and our photo taken.
Only reason I couldn't give 5 stars was because our bed was not very comfy (others staying did say there's were fine though) however it also didn't help that some guys in the room next to us arrived very late and made lots of noise keeping us awake all night. But other than that a great place to stay and so handy being at start of trail. Would def recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
The lodge is located in a very remote location, despite of getting groceries are so inconvenient, Blake showed great generosity and hospitality to all the guests, make us feel like staying in an old friend's house.
Kitchen, bathroom, and bed linen are of 5-stars clean. If you're planning to go on the Hump Ridge Track, choose Rarakau Lodge for your pre-departure accommodation is definitely the best option.
5 / 10·Feb 2026
Staff was friendly and helpful. Bed was super comfy and area quiet. It was the perfect retreat spot before hiking.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(12 Ratings)
"Outstanding lodge and quite possibly the best in New Zealand ! Very comfortable, well equipped with high quality amenities. The hosts were spectacularly welcoming and hospitable. Arrived with the i..."
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