Title: Waitutu Forest Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Waitutu Forest Lodge Hostel in Wairaurahiri ## Photo gallery for Waitutu Forest Lodge ![Garden - Waitutu Forest Lodge (Wairaurahiri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111735200/111735135/29376426.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach/ocean view - Waitutu Forest Lodge (Wairaurahiri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111735200/111735135/e632d0b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared fridge, microwave - Waitutu Forest Lodge (Wairaurahiri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111735200/111735135/549479ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Waitutu Forest Lodge (Wairaurahiri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111735200/111735135/84bc59aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Waitutu Forest Lodge (Wairaurahiri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111735200/111735135/9e5bb614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Waitutu Forest Lodge provides a garden and more. 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[Visit our Wairaurahiri travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Wairaurahiri.dx692485501720395776) [View more Hostels in Wairaurahiri](https://www.expedia.ca/Wairaurahiri-Hostels.d692485501720395776-aaHostels.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-46.25867%2C167.21553&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=m5USkAQ_olpGyjTZq5DHJB0DVl4=) South Coast Track, Wairaurahiri, Southland, 9691 ## About this property ### Waitutu Forest Lodge Upscale hostel by the ocean Waitutu Forest Lodge provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and a nature reserve Room features All guestrooms at Waitutu Forest Lodge offer comforts such as pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers ### Awards and affiliations Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Queen Bunk Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75220000/75211800/75211764/5e50e35e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rarakau Lodge Rowallan - Hot tub - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $93 CA $107 total includes taxes & fees Feb 11 - Feb 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=75211764&PinnedHotelID=75211764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24040000/24039700/24039679/eaffa8b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tui Base Camp Tuatapere - Pet friendly - 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Conveniences - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Direct access to the beach - Garden - In a national park - On a river - 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. - 7 steps to reach entrance - Smooth flooring in room - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Communal living room - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Down comforter - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Detached shared bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Bed sheets fee: NZD 25 per bed, per stay (or guests may bring their own) - Towels fee: NZD 10 per person, per stay (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; cash is not accepted ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand. ### Property is also known as Waitutu Forest Lodge Lodge Waitutu Forest Lodge Wairaurahiri Waitutu Forest Lodge Lodge Wairaurahiri ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waitutu Forest Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Waitutu Forest Lodge? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Waitutu Forest Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Waitutu Forest Lodge? ### Where is Waitutu Forest Lodge located? ## Have a question? 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