Mataura Lodge Athol
1129 Garston-Athol Highway
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Why people book this hotel
“Large and very comfortable beds”
“I loved the place, the garden, the beys and bathroom and the beautiful living ro…”
“We enjoyed the relaxed layout of the lodge with external decks and a central int…”
“Great location right on the bike trail, and ample room for our group to spread o…”
“All rooms and toilets were clean, heaters also available in each room”
“It's clean, well appointed and comfortable”
“There was also a nice bluetooth speaker provided by the host for use”
“Such comfortable beds, amazing shower pressure, and fantastic hosts”
“Comfortable beds, cozy wood fire, garage for bicycles, great kitchen & fabulous …”
Overview
Featuring a spa bath, Mataura Lodge Athol is set in Athol. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking for guests. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The area is popular for hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the holiday home. Skiing, cycling and fishing are possible within the area, and Mataura Lodge Athol offers ski storage space. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Andrew
extended_group
April 1, 2026
“Large character home”
Character property. Large and very comfortable beds.
Mathias
solo_traveller
February 10, 2026
“Great stay next to a great river.”
Such a cosy and charmant house. I loved the place, the garden, the beys and bathroom and the beautiful living room. And I loved the windows!
Lisa
extended_group
January 25, 2026
“A fantastic house for our group of four cyclists. Warm and cozy with everything we needed. Highly recommended.”
Comfortable beds, cozy wood fire, garage for bicycles, great kitchen & fabulous BBQ dinner package
wilton
solo_traveller
January 24, 2026
“Comfortable and where we needed to be.”
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Shayal
family_with_children
January 12, 2026
“It was great”
Nice big and spacious home, it felt comfortable and very private.
DEREK
extended_group
January 9, 2026
Great property.
wilton
couple
November 18, 2025
“Very relaxing after a sometimes frustrating day pursuing trout in the nearby Mataura River.”
We enjoyed the relaxed layout of the lodge with external decks and a central internal wood- burning stove in the lounge. All bedrooms and bathrooms were modernised and very comfortable.
AJITH
family_with_children
December 23, 2024
“Memorable.”
Everything
Vikram
family_with_children
December 1, 2024
“An elegant place to stay!”
This place had a touch of royalty and a classy vintage style of decor. Very spacious rooms and large size beds. There was also a nice bluetooth speaker provided by the host for use. The hosts were very responsive and allowed a slightly late checkout. Overall, a great stay.
TINA
extended_group
November 22, 2024
“Excellent value and perfect location for exploring the south”
really felt like a home instead of just somewhere to stay. Plenty of space inside, well equipped and cosy. Wood burner was great!
Philippa
extended_group
March 10, 2024
Large, beautiful and unique property
Lynne
extended_group
March 1, 2024
Great location right on the bike trail, and ample room for our group to spread out. Easy walk down to the local pub for dinner.
Guest
family_with_children
July 4, 2023
“Arriving to a lovely house with the fire already lighted was a beautiful end to our day of travels.”
Beautiful house with lovely bedrooms. We had a very comfortable stay.
MoazzamC
family_with_children
May 28, 2023
Nice location, huge house all for us to use, had more bedrooms than we needed. Fireplace was great and lot of firewood available, also the owner came to help me with lighting up the fireplace. All rooms and toilets were clean, heaters also available in each room. Best stay in the entire trip.
Kathryn
family_with_children
April 23, 2023
“Character filled, comfortable home.”
A fun, large property with everything you need. We enjoyed the peaceful neighbourhood.
Yamashita
extended_group
April 20, 2023
“Fantastic get-away location. Fishing is almost on your back door!”
We truely enjoyed our stay at this lovely lodge. It's clean, well appointed and comfortable. Best accomodation in the area by far!
Rachell
extended_group
March 21, 2023
“loved this place. very homely, comfy beds. wish we could have stayed longer.”
catherine
solo_traveller
February 16, 2023
Beautifully decorated. Very comfortable bed. Roomy
Alison
couple
January 19, 2023
“perfect”
We had access to a fully fitted kitchen with additional food to support what we brought with us. The owners were aware there was nowhere to eat nearby. The house was outstanding . Lovely decor ; historical and artistic interest. The bottle of wine was well received. This was a stop on the journey delightful setting, though not a lot in Athol itself. We went down to the river for a paddle. The cafe sells great ice-cream and coffee. The art gallery close by, was closed by the time we were sorted but has some lovely work in the widows.
Helena
family_with_children
January 5, 2023
“Do yourself a favour and book this lodge!”
The most beautiful stay ever. What a wonderful lodge! Such comfortable beds, amazing shower pressure, and fantastic hosts. I would stay forever if I could!
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Temporary art galleries
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Laundry, Luggage storage
Ski
Ski storage
Hotel Policies
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