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Mataura Lodge Athol

Holiday home

1129 Garston-Athol Highway

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

Large and very comfortable beds

I loved the place, the garden, the beys and bathroom and the beautiful living ro…

Great location
4 mentions

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…

Clean rooms
2 mentions

All rooms and toilets were clean, heaters also available in each room

It's clean, well appointed and comfortable

Friendly staff
2 mentions

There was also a nice bluetooth speaker provided by the host for use

Such comfortable beds, amazing shower pressure, and fantastic hosts

Parking available
1 mentions

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

A

Andrew

extended_group

April 1, 2026

9

Large character home

Character property. Large and very comfortable beds.

M

Mathias

solo_traveller

February 10, 2026

10

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!

L

Lisa

extended_group

January 25, 2026

10

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

W

wilton

solo_traveller

January 24, 2026

9

Comfortable and where we needed to be.

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S

Shayal

family_with_children

January 12, 2026

8

It was great

Nice big and spacious home, it felt comfortable and very private.

D

DEREK

extended_group

January 9, 2026

9

Great property.

W

wilton

couple

November 18, 2025

9

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.

A

AJITH

family_with_children

December 23, 2024

9

Memorable.

Everything

V

Vikram

family_with_children

December 1, 2024

9

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.

T

TINA

extended_group

November 22, 2024

10

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!

P

Philippa

extended_group

March 10, 2024

10

Large, beautiful and unique property

L

Lynne

extended_group

March 1, 2024

8

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.

S

Guest

family_with_children

July 4, 2023

10

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.

M

MoazzamC

family_with_children

May 28, 2023

9

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.

K

Kathryn

family_with_children

April 23, 2023

9

Character filled, comfortable home.

A fun, large property with everything you need. We enjoyed the peaceful neighbourhood.

Y

Yamashita

extended_group

April 20, 2023

10

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!

R

Rachell

extended_group

March 21, 2023

10

loved this place. very homely, comfy beds. wish we could have stayed longer.

C

catherine

solo_traveller

February 16, 2023

7

Beautifully decorated. Very comfortable bed. Roomy

A

Alison

couple

January 19, 2023

10

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.

H

Helena

family_with_children

January 5, 2023

10

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

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:32 PM

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