The service was nice when checking in, and the receptionist gave us some good tips about the area.
The room was tiny, and the common area huge. Their was a persistent draft in the room and you could hear footsteps above and the conversation(s) next door. You have to make your own bed also, and their was no complimentary tea or coffee.
BUT, considering we paid so little for the room the amenities were sufficient for our stay.
Camped here for one night while biking. The front office lady was very helpful and kind. You got to buy wifi. The camping area is beautiful and so is the dining kitchen lounge area. There's lots of books to read. The toilet and shower are clean with hot water. Plenty of kitchen utensils to use.
Stated in private double room that was excellent value for money. Good facilities and friedly and helpful staff. Big kitchen and lounge area with nice stove and warm cosy bedroom. Would highly recommend.
Stayed here for one night in a campervan. It is by no means a scenic holiday park but is good for a short overnight stop when completing the long drive up or down the west coast and the owner was helpful and friendly. The area is very remote and we had no wifi or mobile network coverage so did not see much point in purchasing wifi here. The kitchen is good and very well equipped with lots of seating areas. The showers cost $0.50 for 7 minutes use which whilst I appreciate this saves water, was slightly irritating when you have already paid for your stay which isn't exactly cheap - supplying a coin each per night might have been nice and would still save water. We also struggled with the fact that none of the campervan sites are numbered meaning that if we had gone out in the van at any point we might have lost our pitch so this put us off driving anywhere until we left the following day.
During our recent camper van adventure, there was a snowstorm in the area and the highway was closed. We were left with no option but to find accommodations in the area. Luckily for us, this little oasis was just a couple hours backtracking. There was an obvious buzz because of the influx of stranded visitors so it was quite busy. We paid for a motor home slot and use their facilities.
Pros----
- The showers are coin operated, you get a set amount of time. The water was HOT, which was highly appreciated. Bring your own toiletries and towels of course.
- The kitchen was well equipped and was pretty large, great place to make some noodles and breakfast the next day.
- There was a large dining area with plenty of seating and a large living room area with a tv playing sports.
- The hosts were very friendly, as are all kiwis, They were great at updating us when the road was clear, the poor couple was inundated with guests constantly asking if they had any info on the roads and they did a great job of staying calm and professional.
This place was a lifesaver. Thanks so much Haast Lodge!
