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Zula Lodge

Hostel

8 Wexford street, Albert Town

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

Quiet neighbourhood with plenty of parking spaces around

The kitchen and dinning room

Friendly staff
10 mentions

The hospitality was also very good, and the staff made me feel welcome throughou…

Welcoming staff

Clean rooms
7 mentions

The hotel is definitely past its prime and the room decor feels quite outdated, …

I was surprised by how clean and tidy the property was

Great location
5 mentions

Location was good

Friendly hosts, nice clean rooms, free hot showers, good location, reasonably pr…

Parking available
2 mentions

Plenty of parking

Good value
1 mentions

Overview

Just a 5-minute walk from the Hawea River, Zula Lodge offers private and dormitory-style rooms. Guests enjoy access to a shared kitchen, lounge and BBQ areas. Zula Lodge Accommodation is a 4-minute drive from Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World and an 8-minute drive from Roy’s Bay. Lake Hawea is a 10-minute drive away. All heated accommodation features access to shared bathroom facilities. The private rooms feature a flat-screen TV and garden views. Some rooms have a DVD player or a terrace. Guests enjoy access to a sun terrace and laundry facilities. There is also ski storage.

Traveller reviews

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Nadine

solo_traveller

June 16, 2026

10

Comfort in Paradise

Great

A

Alma

extended_group

June 15, 2026

8

A good place to stay.

D

Daniel

couple

May 26, 2026

8

Good value for money

Overall, most things were fine, especially considering that this was a budget stay, so I wasn’t expecting any luxury. The hotel is definitely past its prime and the room decor feels quite outdated, but everything was clean, which is always a big plus. One feature I really appreciated was the dish sterilizer – that was a nice and useful touch. It was also great to have access to clean, dry towels to stand on after a shower. The kitchen was well-equipped, and basic spices were generally available, which made cooking much more convenient. The hospitality was also very good, and the staff made me feel welcome throughout my stay.

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BangVu

solo_traveller

May 2, 2026

9

Pleasant stay. Highly recommend.

I was surprised by how clean and tidy the property was. Welcoming staff. Massive kitchen space with all the tools for cooking. Quiet neighbourhood with plenty of parking spaces around. Located in Albert Town, which is 5-7 mins from Wanaka CBD. Perfect for travellers with wheels to avoid parking hassles if staying somewhere in the CBD. Even when staying in a dorm room, each bed is provided with a towel. This is definitely a plus, as not many motels offer this for dorm rooms. The rooms actually look better than they do in the Booking photos.

C

Chanine

family_with_children

April 15, 2026

8

Good wee place, a bit pricy for what it was but we were happ, staff were welcoming and kind

Location was good

E

Enrique

couple

April 6, 2026

8

The kitchen and dinning room

F

Freya

solo_traveller

April 6, 2026

9

Comfy & warm!

Really really comfortable beds and pillows! This is the best sleep I’ve had on a hostel bed in a long time! The heater kept us very warm, everything was clean and tidy! The kitchen has absolutely everything you could ever need, very comfortable stay !

K

Karen

extended_group

April 6, 2026

9

Friendly hosts, nice clean rooms, free hot showers, good location, reasonably priced 🤗

J

Jenny

family_with_children

April 5, 2026

8

Fab place - great location, cosy beds, warm showers... what more do you need?

Convenience, clean and comfortable.

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Zoe

couple

April 5, 2026

10

4 bed dorm was very cosy - not much room to unpack or sort stuff out but great comfy beds, enough plugs and handy shelves to put stuff on and lots of hooks! staff were lovely - kitchen was one of the best equipped kitchens in a hostel/lodge i’ve ever been in! everything was super clean. location isn’t directly in wanaka but didn’t bother us as we were just hiking in mt aspiring park.

J

Julia

solo_traveller

January 20, 2026

9

Comfortable bed with long blanket.

M

Mario

solo_traveller

January 19, 2026

9

Lovely hosts! Very hospitable. Would come again!

I think it's a wonderful place for budget travelers and backpackers. It is comfortable, easy on the wallet and very friendly staff! They were very kind, patient and woderful to talk to. It was very cool!

P

Pedro

solo_traveller

December 13, 2025

10

Very convenient and comfortable

Good location in Wanaka area. Very comfy bed and lovely staff

L

Lucky

family_with_children

November 16, 2025

10

Excellent stay and friendly staff!

C

cynthia

extended_group

November 14, 2025

10

An excellent reasonably priced lodge to stay at.

The best shared accommodation I have stayed in for a long time. An amazing kitchen. Comfy bed. Hot showers. Plenty of parking.

S

Sara

family_with_children

November 12, 2025

10

The best hostel I’ve ever stayed in

The best hostel I’ve ever stayed in! Teresa welcomed us warmly and made us feel at home right away. Everything was spotless — the kitchen and common areas were very clean, even late in the day. We loved our stay and will definitely come back. Thank you, Teresa!

A

Ada

solo_traveller

October 29, 2025

10

excellent staying here

quiet, and lovely staff

M

Melissa

solo_traveller

October 7, 2025

3

The location out of town was great

Y

YU TUNG

extended_group

October 7, 2025

9

Good good

Room is big

P

Phillippa

solo_traveller

October 4, 2025

10

Staff were very pleasant provided coins for shower and showed me around all facilities

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Snorkelling

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

WiFi available in all areas, Paid WiFi, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Grocery deliveries, Luggage storage

Ski

Ski storage

Family Room

This heated, key-accessed family room includes 1 queen bed and two bunk beds (sleeps 2). Guests have access to shared bathroom, toilet, kitchen, and lounge facilities. Towel and bed linen are provided.

Max 4 guests 14 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 09:00 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 note that any visitors visiting guests staying at the property must check-in at the office before entering the lodge. Guests are not permitted to have visitors on-site after 22:00 each night.Please 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 4:23 PM

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