Title: Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248625388614413&destination=Benneydale%2C+New+Zealand&selected=17250043&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Guests can relax with a cup of coffee or enjoy a hearty meal at this welcoming lodge, then explore nearby attractions with helpful tour assistance ## Photo gallery for Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served - Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge (Benneydale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17260000/17250100/17250043/a342c978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge (Benneydale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17260000/17250100/17250043/ba11ffc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge (Benneydale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17260000/17250100/17250043/a0a03636.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge (Benneydale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17260000/17250100/17250043/6c269131.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge (Benneydale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17260000/17250100/17250043/6258f73d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Benneydale Lodge provides a comfortable retreat with practical amenities including free in-room WiFi and convenient laundry facilities. Travelers can unwind at the on-site coffee shop or savor a meal at the restaurant, joining previous guests who have enjoyed their stay here. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Laundry room - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=17250043&PinnedHotelID=17250043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=17250043&PinnedHotelID=17250043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=17250043&PinnedHotelID=17250043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=17250043&PinnedHotelID=17250043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=17250043&PinnedHotelID=17250043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=17250043&PinnedHotelID=17250043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=17250043&PinnedHotelID=17250043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=17250043&PinnedHotelID=17250043&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Family Room - Shared Facilities ![Family Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17260000/17250100/17250043/9648daa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room - Shared Facilities - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double Room - Shared Facilities ![Double Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17260000/17250100/17250043/a0a03636.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room - Shared Facilities - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Benneydale travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benneydale.dx553248625388614413) [View more Lodges in Benneydale](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benneydale-Lodges.d553248625388614413-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.52084%2C175.36210&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8dowgOKEF3Sk5x7BgSgLUM5AQy0=) 28-30 Ellis Road, Benneydale, 3944 ### What's nearby - ![Waitomo Glowworm Caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111834/376b67a3-5d7e-4fcf-867f-9bbb33201656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waitomo Glowworm Caves 52 min drive \- 42.0 miles - The Timber Trail 22 min drive \- 16.2 miles - Big Shearer 35 min drive \- 27.8 miles - Kiwi House Native Bird Park 52 min drive \- 43.0 miles - Woodlyn Park 52 min drive \- 42.0 miles ### Restaurants - Wooden Heart Cafe 1 min walk - Benneydale Cafe 1 min walk ## About this property ### Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Property highlights At Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this lodge include: - Free self-parking - Full breakfast (surcharge) and tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge offer amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Shared bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Heating (climate-controlled) - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[Wooden Hut Cafe\] Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### 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 ### 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is also known as Wooden Heart Cafe Wooden Heart Cafe Benneydale Wooden Heart Cafe Lodge Wooden Heart Cafe Benneydale Lodge Wooden Heart Cafe Benneydale Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Lodge Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Benneydale Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Lodge Benneydale ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge? ### What time is check-in at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge? ### Where is Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 7 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A great place to stay away from the bustle. A nice relaxing place to stay. Wonderfully hospitable hosts. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 17 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was clean and tidy, with good dining, lounge and kitchen available. Also Ange is a nice friendly hostess. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### James 21 Jan 2020 Disliked: Staff & service Clean and comfy, unfortunately there was no restaurant as stated online, no one knew about our booking, no code for the front door, and WiFi didn’t work. ##### James Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A very clean tidy lodge in a remote location. Had all the basics that you need for a budget stay ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### mike 3 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service No one there when I arrived no instructions no wifi as was advertising stated no food available there or in the area after 5pm contrary to what advertising and the manager said when I spoke to her I had to drive 30 minutes back to Te Kuiti to get dinner cafe didn’t open the next morning so I had to find someone to pay before I left ( I had been given that option when I booked) she also tried to charge $ 5 more then advertising ##### mike Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Nov 2019 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities For the price, a comfortable place to stay, with friendly staff (this is NZ, remember!). Think of it like a youth hostel, just with private rooms. The rooms and bathroom are a bit run down, so if you're expecting something really slick, be warned! But there's a kitchen with fridges etc, not something you'd get in a hotel. I would stay here again, but partly because there's not really anywhere else in this price range near the forest I wanted to visit! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service Laid back rural and communal facilities. Accomodating and friendly staff ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were satisfied with your service........ Thanks ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 23 Sept 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Does the job. There is not much else in Benneydale! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 16 Jul 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Had a great stay, awesome dinner and breakfast. Basic but super comfy and clean, would definitely return. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan 30 Apr 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfy room This was an impromptu stay as were currently hiking through New Zealand. We booked a room, and wanted to check in a day earlier - this was not a problem. Check in was simple and our host very helpful. My first impressions were very clean, new carpets and comfortable room. Really felt it was value for money and offers an ideal location for the timber trail. The room had everything we required and showers had shower gel for us also. Ideal base ##### Dan Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Cathy 22 Apr 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unique hostel It was very enjoyable and the staff was very pleasant. ##### Cathy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Felix 11 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Far too expensive for such basic facilities. I was most disappointed with this lodge. I booked a double room, but the one they gave me was far too small to be called a double. The cafe closed at about 3:00 pm (I'm not sure of the exact time) which is a problem because there is nowhere else in Benneydale to eat. They did offer steak and chips for dinner (no other choices) so vegetarians go hungry. To be fair, they did make me a sandwich instead. Breakfast was really not good enough. A bowl of cereal and two slices of bread which I could toast myself in a crummy old kitchen. Instant coffee in a cracked mug! I do not recommend this place. ##### Felix Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne 30 May 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely Country Lodge Clean, warm, quite and very friendly staff & host. ##### Anne Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 30 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Interesting place The lodge is very clean, great kitchen, lovely hot showers with good pressure, small rooms. ##### Verified traveller ---