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Forest Lodge

1.0 star property

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Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Free WiFi, wheelchair access
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

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Mount Cheeseman Ski Field Road, Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury Region, 7580
  • Place, Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Porters Ski Area
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Forest Lodge

Along with a garden, this hostel has a communal living room and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Forest Lodge offers 7 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.
During your stay at Forest Lodge, you'll be close to Cave Stream Scenic Reserve. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a communal living room
  • 4.4 miles (7 km) from Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and 7.2 miles (11.5 km) from Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
As a guest of Forest Lodge, you'll find a garden and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Craigieburn Forest Park hostel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (88 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (71 centimetre high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height bed (50 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (68 centimetre wide)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Bed sheets fee: NZD 10 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 9429046760838

National rating

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Forest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a beautiful place with a great host!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host fantastic, we had the place to ourselves basically. The views were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025