Situated in Waimiha, Blackfern Lodge offers 4-star accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hotel features a hot tub and a shared kitchen. You can play billiards at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Taupo Airport is 98 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Comfort Quadruple Room
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
Budget Double Room
2 single beds
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
High score for Waimiha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    super cosy location in the middle of the forest, beautiful at night and with lots of space to relax / visit the trees.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is remote and very beautiful with an amazing waterfall just 5 min walk from the room
  • Jo
    Australia Australia
    Blackfern Lodge is nestled in a little piece of paradise near the Timber Trail. It is a little off the main road but when you get there it is a tranquil and peaceful treat. Rachel and Mark were excellent hosts who made us feel most welcome. There...
  • Sebastian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved seeing whio and so many other native birds, as well as feeding the tuna and trout, plus swimming at the waterfall. Stunning location with lots of native bush - and a spa!
  • Annette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very serene spot, loved the swim at the waterfall and then hit spa afterwards. Excellent kitchen facilities and cool quirky lodge.
  • Solomon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Serene, peaceful, met all our needs. Lovely location and friendly accommodating owner.
  • Urlwyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location and grounds, immaculately cared for, very comfortable room and really interesting central lounge/kitchen facility. Lots of character.
  • Daniel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing place to visit. Great rooms in a fantastic location with a cool recreation room complete with pool table, board games, kitchen, bar, comfy chairs and eating area. Theres a river nearby with eels and rainbow trout that you can feed and...
  • Leti
    New Zealand New Zealand
    An amazing spot, so very peaceful. Awesome if you want to get away from the city! You could feed the trout, spot the blue ducks, check out the amazing waterfall, sit in the hot tub, or just chill out in the lodge itself which had a lot to keep...
  • Ewa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Blackfern Lodge is hidden gem in bush. If you are doing Timber Trail or part of it: spend there a night! It is place in such unique surroundings that is hard to describe. Lodge has beautiful, unique climate and host took care of us beyond any...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Blackfern Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    Wellness

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Blackfern Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 125 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the hotel for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    FAQs about Blackfern Lodge

    • Room options at Blackfern Lodge include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Triple
      • Double
      • Quadruple
    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blackfern Lodge on this page.

    • Blackfern Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Fishing
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
    • Check-in at Blackfern Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Blackfern Lodge is 9.3 miles from the centre of Waimiha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Blackfern Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.