16/01/2026
Here is a recent review from one of guests:
Warm, Welcoming Lodge – Incredible Staff
Altamont Lodge was genuinely one of the best places I stayed on my entire trip. The shared spaces are fantastic — open, cosy and social without ever feeling crowded. The kitchen is huge and unbelievably well-equipped, with every utensil
you could ever need, plus instant coffee and hot water always ready in the boiler (which, as a caffeine addict, I deeply appreciated 😄). The rooms were thoughtfully spaced out, and the 10pm quiet time was actually respected by everyone, which meant I had some of the best sleeps of my trip — something that’s surprisingly rare in shared accommodation. But what really makes this place special is the staff. Every single person I met was warm, friendly and genuinely happy to stop for a chat. They made the lodge feel less like a hostel and more like a little community. I was also blown away by their
kindness. I accidentally left behind something very important and hadn’t even left my phone number — yet they went out of their way to track me down using a number I’d called from earlier in the week just to make sure it got back to me.
That level of care and effort says everything about the people who run this place. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful part of my Wanaka trip. I couldn’t recommend Altamont Lodge more highly — I’ll absolutely be back.
Jasmine Australia, Booking.com, December 2025.
Great review and a testament to the awesome work our lodge managers, Lynn and Jeff, do everyday to make Altamont Lodge the best lodge in Wanaka.
