Zula Lodge
8 Wexford street, Albert Town
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Why people book this hotel
“Quiet neighbourhood with plenty of parking spaces around”
“The kitchen and dinning room”
“The hospitality was also very good, and the staff made me feel welcome throughou…”
“Welcoming staff”
“The hotel is definitely past its prime and the room decor feels quite outdated, …”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”
“Location was good”
“Friendly hosts, nice clean rooms, free hot showers, good location, reasonably pr…”
“Plenty of parking”
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
Nadine
solo_traveller
June 16, 2026
“Comfort in Paradise”
Great
Alma
extended_group
June 15, 2026
A good place to stay.
Daniel
couple
May 26, 2026
“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 The hotel is definitely past its prime and the room decor feels quite outdated, but everything was clean, which is always a big plus.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.
BangVu
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
“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.
Chanine
family_with_children
April 15, 2026
“Good wee place, a bit pricy for what it was but we were happ, staff were welcoming and kind”
Location was good
Enrique
couple
April 6, 2026
The kitchen and dinning room
Freya
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
“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 !
Karen
extended_group
April 6, 2026
Friendly hosts, nice clean rooms, free hot showers, good location, reasonably priced 🤗
Jenny
family_with_children
April 5, 2026
“Fab place - great location, cosy beds, warm showers... what more do you need?”
Convenience, clean and comfortable.
Zoe
couple
April 5, 2026
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.
Julia
solo_traveller
January 20, 2026
Comfortable bed with long blanket.
Mario
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“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!
Pedro
solo_traveller
December 13, 2025
“Very convenient and comfortable”
Good location in Wanaka area. Very comfy bed and lovely staff
Lucky
family_with_children
November 16, 2025
“Excellent stay and friendly staff!”
cynthia
extended_group
November 14, 2025
“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.
Sara
family_with_children
November 12, 2025
“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!
Ada
solo_traveller
October 29, 2025
“excellent staying here”
quiet, and lovely staff
Melissa
solo_traveller
October 7, 2025
The location out of town was great
YU TUNG
extended_group
October 7, 2025
“Good good”
Room is big
Phillippa
solo_traveller
October 4, 2025
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.
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