Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape

Jamestown lodge with restaurant

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When visiting Jamestown, Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (5)

  • Restaurant
  • 3 hot tubs
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Boat tours

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Hair dryer
$3,009 nightly
$3,460 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Exterior
Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Soundproofing, free WiFi
Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Soundproofing, free WiFi
Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About this property

Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape

When visiting Jamestown, Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 3:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer to the property via helicopter and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property is located in a remote part of the South Island of New Zealand, accessible only by helicopter (included in the room rate). This property provides roundtrip shuttle service from most central hotels (excludes private residences) in Queenstown or Te Anau to the helicopter departure point in Milford Sound, or guests can meet at the helicopter departure point via their own transportation. From Queenstown, guests are picked up at 6:30 AM (and onwards) from hotels OR at 6:30 AM at The Station Building, Duke Street. From Te Anau, guests are picked up at 9 AM. Check-in time is 11:30 AM at the Milford Helicopters Office in Milford Sound. Guests will arrive at Milford Sound from the property at approximately 2:40 PM. The shuttle will arrive in Queenstown at approximately 7:30 PM, and in Te Anau at approximately 5 PM.
    • Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Boat tours
  • Boat
  • Ecotours nearby

Facilities

  • Garden
  • 3 hot tubs
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Dock
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal costs NZD 0

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 3:30 PM.

What is there to do at Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Soothe your senses in one of the 3 hot tubs or enjoy the use of a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a deck or patio.

What's the area around Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape like?

Waitai Lodge - Fiordland Escape is located a short 1-minute walk from Te Wahipounamu.

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