Located in Waimiha, Blackfern Lodge offers 4-star accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hotel has a hot tub and a shared kitchen. You can play pool at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Taupo Airport is 61 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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 twin beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Comfort Quadruple Room
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
Budget Double Room
2 twin beds
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
1 twin bed
and
1 queen 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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A gem on the Timber Trail, worth the 6km off the track. The place has real character! Beautiful peaceful location, a real retreat. Comfortable rooms, well stocked kitchen. A treat to have a soak in the spa pool after a day on the bikes.
  • Arne
    Germany Germany
    If you ever get a chance to stay at Rachael’s and Mark‘s place, do it. I came a second time from Germany and will return for a third one. For the private waterfall, the quirky and heartwarming handmade details all around the grounds, the nightsky,...
  • Lisa
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great to walk to the waterfall and feed the trout. The set up of the forge is great and suited our family perfectly.
  • 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.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Blackfern Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 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
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
No internet access available.

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

    Services

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

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & 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
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    Spa

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Languages Spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the hotel. Just 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
      • Quad
    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blackfern Lodge on this page.

    • Blackfern Lodge is 9.3 miles from the center 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Blackfern Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Fishing
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours