Last Light Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
+20 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Last Light Lodge in Tuatapere offers a hostel with a garden, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Modern Facilities: The property features a coffee shop, child-friendly buffet, and picnic area. Free on-site private parking is available, along with a ground-floor unit and garden views. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, buffet, full English/Irish, and gluten-free breakfast is served, including local specialties and juice. Convenient Location: Located 55 mi from Invercargill Airport, the hostel is highly rated for its garden, room cleanliness, and hiking opportunities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 king bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anna
United States United States
“The food is amazing and the owners are friendly and kind. Very nice place to stay. Very peaceful.”
Hui
China China
“Very clean room, lovely staff and delicious dinner”
Bruce
United States United States
“Staff was very friendly and Ms helpful. The food was superb, none better!!”
Julie
United States United States
“Extremely clean bathrooms and room. The food was exceptional! We had a great stay here before embarking on the Humpridge Track.”
Jacqueline
Australia Australia
“This lodge is an ideal spot to stay while touring or before/after hiking the Humpridge Track. The rooms are clean and quiet, shared bathroom was spotless and the kitchen was super well equipped. I could not fault anything but the cream on the cake...”
Emma
Australia Australia
“Newly refurbished clean and tidy rooms, bathrooms and showers. The availability of in room fridge, kettle and running water. The availability of a laundry very close to our room. The garden and green areas between the buildings.”
Laura
United States United States
“Rooms, bathrooms, and all facilities were exceptionally clean and well supplied. There was a sink, toaster, and tea kettle in our room along with tea, coffee and cocoa. Milk was provided. In addition to the Spotless rooms … I cannot give a high...”
Mauricio
China China
“The staff was awesome, so helpful and willing to share their knowledge about the surrounding areas. Everything was nice and clean! Would stay again.”
Marc
United States United States
“The property is a former Department of Forestry campus. The rooms have been renovated to be functional for the typical Kiwi traveler with all of the amenities. There are self catering options, as well as optional meals, although the meals...”
Michael
Japan Japan
“Good price, good kitchen everything you needed was there. the dinner he cooked was incredible.”

Area info

House rules

Last Light Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Last Light Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.