Located in Tuatapere, Last Light Lodge features a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at Last Light Lodge also provide guests with a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Invercargill Airport is 55 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    the United States the United States
    Extremely clean bathrooms and room. The food was exceptional! We had a great stay here before embarking on the Humpridge Track.
  • Jacqueline
    Australia Australia
    This lodge is an ideal spot to stay while touring or before/after hiking the Humpridge Track. The rooms are clean and quiet, shared bathroom was spotless and the kitchen was super well equipped. I could not fault anything but the cream on the cake...
  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    Newly refurbished clean and tidy rooms, bathrooms and showers. The availability of in room fridge, kettle and running water. The availability of a laundry very close to our room. The garden and green areas between the buildings.
  • Laura
    the United States the United States
    Rooms, bathrooms, and all facilities were exceptionally clean and well supplied. There was a sink, toaster, and tea kettle in our room along with tea, coffee and cocoa. Milk was provided. In addition to the Spotless rooms … I cannot give a high...
  • Mauricio
    China China
    The staff was awesome, so helpful and willing to share their knowledge about the surrounding areas. Everything was nice and clean! Would stay again.
  • Marc
    the United States the United States
    The property is a former Department of Forestry campus. The rooms have been renovated to be functional for the typical Kiwi traveler with all of the amenities. There are self catering options, as well as optional meals, although the meals...
  • Michael
    Japan Japan
    Good price, good kitchen everything you needed was there. the dinner he cooked was incredible.
  • Michael
    Japan Japan
    Atmosphere is very important too me. All the people that worked there were very helpful for want I needed to enjoy my self in this area of New Zealand. Also the diners may have been some of the best I ever had. It look like we were at a high...
  • Christine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The meals were superb - we had dinner and breakfast plus a packed lunch the next day which was more than ample
  • Julianne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable Clean Kitchen, dining & lounge areas ideal for large groups Large comfy beds and rooms stocked well with kitchen goodies.

Area info

Amenities of Last Light Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

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

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Last Light Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Last Light Lodge

  • Guests staying at Last Light Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Last Light Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach
  • The prices at Last Light Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Last Light Lodge is 0.9 miles from the center of Tuatapere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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