Title: Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel Hostel in Mangakino with golf course and restaurant ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623814/34c1d7ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623814/12dc7491.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623814/3f05227d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623814/ecec3f35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623814/bb479745.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find a quiet retreat at this hostel with a golf course, garden, and picturesque lake views. The sunny terrace is perfect for unwinding, and the restaurant serves satisfying meals. Free WiFi in public areas and convenient laundry facilities complete the experience. 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking included - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 30 - Dec 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=9623814&PinnedHotelID=9623814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=9623814&PinnedHotelID=9623814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=9623814&PinnedHotelID=9623814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=9623814&PinnedHotelID=9623814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=9623814&PinnedHotelID=9623814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=9623814&PinnedHotelID=9623814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=9623814&PinnedHotelID=9623814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=9623814&PinnedHotelID=9623814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double Room) ### Highlights Ceiling fan Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin room) ### Highlights Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Single Bed Dorm) ### Highlights Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single 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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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMangakino-Hotels-Lake-Maraetai-Lodge.h9623814.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMangakino-Hotels-Lake-Maraetai-Lodge.h9623814.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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-38.36790%2C175.77667&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8_DRQlLBJa0dAJEqjeGIXJcoMn8=) 5 Totora Terrace, Mangakino, 3421 #### What's nearby - Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Lake Maraetai - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Lake Taupō - 37 min drive - 41.6 miles - Polynesian Spa - 51 min drive - 54.4 miles - Skyline Rotorua - 55 min drive - 56.6 miles #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬15 min walk - ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬7 min walk - ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬11 min walk ## About this property ### Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel Property highlights Consider a stay at Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel and take advantage of a golf course, a terrace and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, barbecues and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel have amenities, such as WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Shared bathrooms with showers ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - RV/bus/lorry parking on site ### Food and drink - A restaurant ### Things to do - Golf course ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - No housekeeping service ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Shared bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 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 Lake Maraetai Lodge Mangakino Lake Maraetai Lodge Lake Maraetai Mangakino Lake Maraetai Lake Maraetai Lodge Lake Maraetai Hostel Mangakino Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel Mangakino Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel located? > Situated in Mangakino, this golf hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Mangakino Golf Club, Mangakino Recreation Reserve and Waikato River. Lake Maraetai is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Maraetai Lodge - Hostel Reviews 7.2 ### 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ### 6.4 Staff & service ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 2 Apr 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We were extremely disappointed to be confronted with a run down house which was badly in need of maintenance and nothing like the photos on the website. Tired after driving thirteen hours we viewed the room and facilities, Room was tiny and bed/bedding very worn, barely room to get around the bed, door was locked with a dead lock and on the outer of the door was a patch of black board paint with our surname written in chalk. The “shared bathroom facilities” was one small ancient bathroom to be shared by all. The old bath tub had a couple of rolls of toilet paper balanced on the edge. We are not fussy and have happily stayed in very average accomodation and basic campground cabins. This property is definitely sub standard. We were not comfortable about staying there at all. We asked for our money to be refunded based on all being sub standard and the advertising misleading. They refused. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great lodge in handy location. Excellent Manager y Great lodge in handy location. Excellent Manager you. Good communal facilities bike lock up and handy to shops ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Darren 7 Nov 2016 #### Convenient to Waikato river trail and inexpensive It's only $95 for a room. It's nothing flash and tired but You get what you pay and to be fair, more so - great that it has a full kitchen and utensils and dining room. It's very close to the Waikato river. ##### Darren ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah 6 Nov 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service Service: Owner not there n Real Es; Nice break on the way from Waitamo to Roturua and the lake is lovely ##### Sarah ### 8/10 Good #### Peter, New Zealand 13 Jul 2014 Liked: Cleanliness Facilities: Unpretentious; Value: Acceptable price; Service: Helpful; Cleanliness: Spotless; ##### Peter ### 6/10 Okay #### ng 27 Mar 2017 Liked: Room comfort ##### ng ### 10/10 Excellent #### François 23 Nov 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### François ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel St George - Czech Leading Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Prague-Hotels-Hotel-St-George.h1144640.Hotel-Information) > > [Bedford Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Bedford.h54993.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Manchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels.d2205.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Floria Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alanya-Hotels-Floria-Beach-Hotel.h16749330.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Republic of Dagestan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Republic-Of-Dagestan.d6288324.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Flåm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flam-Hotels.d6024041.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Newcastle-upon-Tyne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d6084526-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Gloria Verde Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serik-Hotels-Gloria-Verde-Resort-All-Inclusive.h969639.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Gym in London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hotel-With-Gym.0-0-d178279-thotelwithgym.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Villas Puerto del Carmen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Del-Carmen-Villas.d553248635976547298-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Earl's Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Earls-Court-London-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n553248626912740751-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Winery Hotels in Algarve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Algarve-Hotels-Winery-Hotels.0-0-d182215-tWineryHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Pinegrove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Hotels-Pinegrove-Hotel.h42423416.Hotel-Information) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Pattaya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pattaya-Hotels-Travelodge-Pattaya.h8976507.Hotel-Information) > > [Campanile Swindon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Swindon-Hotels-Campanile-Swindon.h14055.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Entertainment in Costa Adeje](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Costa-Adeje-Adeje-Hotels-Hotel-With-Entertainment.0-n6047464-0-thotelwithentertainment.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Elche (ALC)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/alc/glasgow-to-alicante) > > [Flights from Rome (FCO) to Cinisi (PMO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/fco/pmo/rome-to-palermo) ### Cars > [Car hire in Ballymena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ballymena.d5626.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Sardinia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sardinia.d6048528.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Province of Parma Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Province-Of-Parma.d6051790.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Victoria Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria.d4138.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Mexico and Central America Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mexico-And-Central-America.d6023181.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals > [Dublin Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Holiday-Rentals.d178256.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)