10/10 Excellent
Andrew, Fenton
14 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Forest Lodge
1.0 star property
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Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
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
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Room
- 12 sq m
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area
Craigieburn Forest Park
When you stay at Forest Lodge in Craigieburn Forest Park, you'll be 14 minutes by car from Cave Stream Scenic Reserve. .This hostel is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Porters 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
Hostel in Craigieburn Forest Park with free parking
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 showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Free self parking is available onsite.
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
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: 9:00 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Bed sheets fee: NZD 10 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Property Registration Number 9429046760838
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Forest Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Jeffrey
14 Dec 2025
Jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025