Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a restaurant at Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a small sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room - Shared Facilities

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a bathroom with a sink.

Double Room - Shared Facilities

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Benneydale is home to Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge. Te Kuiti Railway Station and Piopio Museum are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out The Timber Trail. Visit our Benneydale travel guide
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28-30 Ellis Road, Benneydale, 3944

What's nearby

  • Pureora Forest Park
    22 min drive - 23.9 km
  • The Timber Trail
    26 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Big Shearer
    46 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Mangakino Recreation Reserve
    53 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Taumarunui Domain
    59 min drive - 74.5 km

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

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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 Kuiti Railway Station and Big Shearer. Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Piopio Museum are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Wooden Heart Cafe and Benneydale Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Country Lodge

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Interesting place

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