10/10 Excellent
Hudson
Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
15 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hudson
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Forest Lodge
Property class: 1
Photo gallery for Forest Lodge
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
The current price is AU$145
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Explore the area
Mount Cheeseman Ski Field Road, Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury Region, 7580
- Cave Stream Scenic ReservePlace, Cave Stream Scenic Reserve18 min drive
- Kura Tawhiti Scenic ReservePlace, Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve31 min drive
- Porters Ski AreaPlace, Porters Ski Area40 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Mountain View
Double or Twin Room, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- 10 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
View all photos for Shared Dormitory
Shared Dormitory
- 12 sq m
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Single Bunk Beds
View all photos for Room
Room
- 12 sq m
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Single Bunk Beds
About the area
Craigieburn Forest Park
At Forest Lodge, you'll be 7 km (4.4 mi) from Cave Stream Scenic Reserve and 11.5 km (7.2 mi) from Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a communal living room. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Craigieburn Forest Park hostel, you'll be 24.8 km (15.4 mi) from Porters Ski Area and 36.7 km (22.8 mi) from Mt Cheeseman Ski Area.
What's nearby
- Cave Stream Scenic Reserve - 18 min drive - 8.3 km
- Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve - 31 min drive - 13.0 km
- Porters Ski Area - 40 min drive - 27.1 km
- Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 41 min drive - 45.4 km
- Temple Basin Ski Area - 58 min drive - 70.7 km
Getting around
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 86 min drive
Restaurants
- Flock Hill Lodge
About this property
Forest Lodge
As a guest of Forest Lodge, you'll find a garden and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Craigieburn Forest Park hostel.
- 7 guestrooms or units
- Garden
- Smoking in designated areas
Forest Lodge offers 7 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free uncovered self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
- In-room refrigerator
Guest services
- Housekeeping on request
Outdoors
- Garden
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Fixed shower seat
- Front entrance ramp
- Grab bar in shower (88 centimetre high)
- Grab bar near toilet (71 centimetre high)
- High-pile carpet in room
- Low-height bed (50 centimetre high)
- No lift
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-width doorways (68 centimetre wide)
More
- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Toilet paper
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Shared kitchen access
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
- Pets are welcome and stay free
- Only dogs are allowed
- Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Bed sheets fee: NZD 10 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number 9429046760838
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Forest Lodge?
Yep, Forest Lodge has a free self car park.
How much does it cost to stay at Forest Lodge?
As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Lodge on 27 Apr 2026 start from AU$145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forest Lodge?
No, Forest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Forest Lodge?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Forest Lodge?
Dogs are welcome at Forest Lodge, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.
Forest Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
8 - Good
0
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews
2 - Terrible
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrew, Fenton
14 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host fantastic, we had the place to ourselves basically. The views were great.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Jeffrey
14 Dec 2025
Jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025