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Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge in Benneydale with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Front of property
Interior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room - Shared Facilities

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Benneydale is home to Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge. Local points of interest include The Timber Trail, Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro, and Big Shearer.
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Map
28-30 Ellis Road, Benneydale, 3944

What's nearby

  • The Timber Trail - 23 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 57 min drive - 67.6 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 57 min drive - 67.6 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 58 min drive - 69.1 km
  • Aranui Cave - 60 min drive - 70.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wooden Heart Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge

Property highlights
At Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wooden Heart Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Wooden Hut Cafe]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Wooden Heart Cafe
Wooden Heart Cafe Benneydale
Wooden Heart Cafe Lodge
Wooden Heart Cafe Benneydale Lodge
Wooden Heart Cafe Benneydale
Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Lodge
Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Benneydale
Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Lodge Benneydale

Frequently asked questions

Is Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge located?

Situated in Benneydale, this lodge is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from The Timber Trail and within 25 miles (40 km) of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. Lake Maraetai and Mangakino Recreation Reserve are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay away from the bustle.

A nice relaxing place to stay. Wonderfully hospitable hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy, with good dining, lounge and kitchen available. Also Ange is a nice friendly hostess.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service
Clean and comfy, unfortunately there was no restaurant as stated online, no one knew about our booking, no code for the front door, and WiFi didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very clean tidy lodge in a remote location. Had all the basics that you need for a budget stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No one there when I arrived no instructions no wifi as was advertising stated no food available there or in the area after 5pm contrary to what advertising and the manager said when I spoke to her I had to drive 30 minutes back to Te Kuiti to get dinner cafe didn’t open the next morning so I had to find someone to pay before I left ( I had been given that option when I booked) she also tried to charge $ 5 more then advertising
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price, a comfortable place to stay, with friendly staff (this is NZ, remember!). Think of it like a youth hostel, just with private rooms. The rooms and bathroom are a bit run down, so if you're expecting something really slick, be warned! But there's a kitchen with fridges etc, not something you'd get in a hotel. I would stay here again, but partly because there's not really anywhere else in this price range near the forest I wanted to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Laid back rural and communal facilities. Accomodating and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were satisfied with your service........ Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Does the job. There is not much else in Benneydale!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay, awesome dinner and breakfast. Basic but super comfy and clean, would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy room

This was an impromptu stay as were currently hiking through New Zealand. We booked a room, and wanted to check in a day earlier - this was not a problem. Check in was simple and our host very helpful. My first impressions were very clean, new carpets and comfortable room. Really felt it was value for money and offers an ideal location for the timber trail. The room had everything we required and showers had shower gel for us also. Ideal base

8/10 Good

Cathy, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique hostel

It was very enjoyable and the staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Felix, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Far too expensive for such basic facilities.

I was most disappointed with this lodge. I booked a double room, but the one they gave me was far too small to be called a double. The cafe closed at about 3:00 pm (I'm not sure of the exact time) which is a problem because there is nowhere else in Benneydale to eat. They did offer steak and chips for dinner (no other choices) so vegetarians go hungry. To be fair, they did make me a sandwich instead. Breakfast was really not good enough. A bowl of cereal and two slices of bread which I could toast myself in a crummy old kitchen. Instant coffee in a cracked mug! I do not recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Northern Hawkes Bay NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Country Lodge

Clean, warm, quite and very friendly staff & host.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Interesting place

The lodge is very clean, great kitchen, lovely hot showers with good pressure, small rooms.