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Rarakau Lodge

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Front of property
Queen Bunk Room | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
$73
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

  • 91 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Bunk Room | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bunk Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk Room | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Room | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Bed (Shared Room) | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed (Shared Room)

  • 97 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Rarakau Lodge

3-star Rowallan lodge steps from 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.

This Rowallan lodge has its very own private beach. Rarakau Lodge features a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Event facilities measuring 678 square feet (63 square meters) include conference space. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach lodge also offers gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rarakau Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 678 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to a private beach
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Shower
  • Soap

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children
  • Spa fee: NZD 20 per night
  • Towels fee: NZD 10 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Rarakau Lodge Lodge
Rarakau Lodge Rowallan
Rarakau Lodge Lodge Rowallan

Rarakau Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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