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Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge

2.5 star property
Benneydale lodge with restaurant

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Front of property
Double Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Double Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Room options

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Double Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room - Shared Facilities | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
28-30 Ellis Road, Benneydale, 3944

What's nearby

  • The Timber Trail - 23 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Pureora Forest Park - 47 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 48 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 49 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Aranui Cave - 54 min drive - 56.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wooden Heart Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Benneydale with a stay at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Wooden Heart Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Wooden Heart Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Does Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Wooden Heart Cafe.

Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

It was clean and tidy, with good dining, lounge and kitchen available. Also Ange is a nice friendly hostess.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very clean tidy lodge in a remote location. Had all the basics that you need for a budget stay
1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

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, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Laid back rural and communal facilities. Accomodating and friendly staff
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were satisfied with your service........ Thanks
1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Does the job. There is not much else in Benneydale!
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Had a great stay, awesome dinner and breakfast. Basic but super comfy and clean, would definitely return.
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Unique hostel
It was very enjoyable and the staff was very pleasant.
Cathy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay away from the bustle.
A nice relaxing place to stay. Wonderfully hospitable hosts.
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Country Lodge
Clean, warm, quite and very friendly staff & host.
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Interesting place
The lodge is very clean, great kitchen, lovely hot showers with good pressure, small rooms.
Verified Wotif guest review