Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

Location: 34 Oban Street, Glenorchy, nz

Star Rating: 9.1 Stars

Property Type: Holiday park

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Massage services
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Pet bowls
• Pet basket
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Key card access
• Cooking class
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Snow sports gear
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Premium Triple Room

  1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Designer toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Chef

  Comfort - Heating, fan, and fresh towels every 2 days

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, compost bin, and LED light bulbs

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Chef
  • Composting
  • LED light bulbs
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Energy-saving switches

• Premium Chalet

  1 King Bed

  178-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Laptop workspace, chef, and desk chair

  Comfort - Heating, fan, and heated floor (bathroom)

  Accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 30

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, compost bin, and LED light bulbs

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Chef
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Composting
  • LED light bulbs
  • Heated floor
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Low-height bed
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches

• Eco Chalet

  1 King Bed or 2 Large Twin Beds

  178-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle

  Sleep - Memory foam bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)

  Practical - Laptop workspace, chef, and desk chair; free cribs/infant beds available on request

  Comfort - Heating, fan, and heated floor (bathroom)

  Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and LED light bulbs

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Bathroom grab bars
  • Soap
  • Chef
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Heated floor
  • Braille signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Shower grab bar
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Desk chair

• Two-Bedroom Chalet

  This twin/double room features a terrace, private entrance and seating area. Premium Two Bedroom Chalet - Two Bedrooms with ensuites - Terrace - Private entrances - Seating area

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower chair
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Window
  • Air purifiers

• Family Suite

  This family room features a terrace and seating area. Premium Family Suite - King or Twin - Bunk Beds - Terrace - Private entrance - Seating area

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Window
  • Air purifiers

• Deluxe Double Room

  This double room features a private entrance. Premium Chalet - King or Twin configuration - Ensuite - Terrace - Private entrance - Seating area

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower chair
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Window
  • Air purifiers

• Deluxe Triple Room

  The spacious triple room offers a private entrance and soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key card access
  • Air purifiers

Guest Reviews

• Tee (10/5): - Fantastic location. Great hospital and service. Sustainable facility that is top notch. And the food is amazing.
• Carole (9/5): -
• adrienne (10/5): -
• Sapir (10/5): -
• MH (10/5): 頂級環保的度假村 - 木屋及裝潢，絕大多數都是回收材料。自然採光的玻璃等燈，不用水的堆肥馬桶，蔬果來自自己栽種的花園，洗澡熱水每次供應8分鐘，回收房間裏的茶包做堆肥。 木屋的隔熱標準超過紐西蘭國標60%。除了太陽能發電，還配合省電70%的地源熱泵，房間鋪設地暖，即時冬季室外零度，室內溫度維持攝氏18-22度。度假村獲得淨零能耗建築的NZEB證書。難怪臥室沒有電暖器及電毯。最近初秋夜晚溫度降至6-7度，蓋單被睡覺也不覺得冷。 房間內供應有機果汁，Antipodes礦泉水，有機花果茶包，巧克力和堅果棒。 主廚推出的晚餐，前菜，主菜和甜點，每道都美味。配著桌上的菜單，讓人更了解食材及烹調方式。忍不住，點了一瓶當地產，具果香的淡啤酒glenorchy mountain ale，搭配紐西蘭菲力牛排。 None
• STUART (10/5): -
• BARRY (10/5): -
• Dorit (9/5): מלון אקולוגי מיוחד ויקר - עיצוב מדהים אקולוגי אוכל טעים שיעור יוגה מושלם מחיר יקר מעט בהתחלה היה עניין עם ארוחת הערב - לא אפשרו לנו לאכול במסעדת המלון אבל אחרי שהסברנו שבאנו במיוחד בשביל המסעדה הסכימו שנאכל. היה חסר שלב בתריס דלת אחת בחדר וכן היתה שערה על קיר המקלחת.
• Matthew (7/5): Beautiful experience with excellent food - Really lovely property, beautiful scenery. And particular highlights were EXCELLENT breakfast, female chef was so friendly & talented. Evening food from Daniel was also delicious. We loved the eco nature of the hotel but for people who are looking for a more traditional luxury experience, should be aware of some features (e.g. no tvs in room)
• Kittiya (9/5): The best moment we ever had - Everything Dinner is quite expensive
• Pia (10/5): -
• Rebecca (10/5): Fantastic stay - Great place to stay that takes sustainability to another level. Great to learn how the hotel was built with sustainable materials. The non flushing toilets took a moment to get used to but the tech to make them non smelling is excellent. The dinners each night and personalised breakfasts were exceptional
• Bp377 (9/5): - Personnel charmant et disponible, qualité du repas et charme des chambres et de l'esprit eco lodge
• Trudie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Hilary (7/5): Good -
• Linda (10/5): - Wonderful ecolodge in beautiful setting. The staff and chef are wonderful and welcoming. We loved our visit.
• Rene (10/5): Exceptional -
• Scott (10/5): - I must admit that when my husband said "ecolodge" and "composting toilets" I was a little wary. From arrival we were blown away by the beauty of the property and friendliness of the staff. We were so impressed that we weren't even unpacked and we were discussing extending our stay. We dropped one of our planned stops on our trip to NZ just to stay here longer. Besides being beautifully designed everything is done with great ecological care. Those composting toilets that I was worried about were actually pretty cool and didn't seem much different than a standard toilet. Our cabin was absolutely charming and we were so appreciative of the snacks and drinks left for us. Loved sitting in the chairs on the porch as well. Breakfast was always delicious with so many choices. (Best scrambled eggs I've ever had and the chef graciously shared the secret with me when I asked what the ingredients were.) I also really enjoyed the morning yoga offered.
• Helen (7/5): Lovely staff & great food but overpriced and not value for money. Sorry. - Lovely grounds and staff were just lovely. We expected to be in a more isolated location, not right next to a main road and a caravan park. The cost did not reflect the facilities. It was way overpriced in our opinion. The bed was nearly impossible to sleep on. Zero air conditioning, which I get but no overhead fans to deal with the heat and stuffiness made for an uncomfortable sleep.
• Erin (10/5): Excellent spot to do day hikes on the Routeburn track. Great food - It is an Eco lodge so toilets are composting and showers are timed. Some travelers might not care for this but it was fine - plus lots of educational posters explaining the process along with their solar panels. The add on dinner was superb. Did not expect such fine dining in a little town. Gardens and art were amazing also Nothing.
• Anne (10/5): Loved it! - We were so impressed with the effort the lodge makes to run a sustainable operation and reduce their environmental impacts. It's also in a beautiful location.
• Richard (9/5): Superb -
• Clayton (10/5): Exceptional -
• Susan (10/5): Brilliant stay in a one-of-a-kind property - Brilliant stay in a one-of-a-kind property. It is by far the "greenest" accommodation you'll ever encounter, and the touches of creative artistry, luxury, and fantastic kitchen will push it over the top. Built of largely reclaimed materials and powered by the sun, The Headwaters is a place to remember. From the abundant breakfast to morning yoga to the local art that abounds everywhere, you'll never want for comfort and entertainment. Don't expect bellhops, TV, and room service. DO expect cheery help, a free laundromat, and a relaxing environment in a tiny but scenic town. It's pricey, but bucket-list-worthy.
• Nick (10/5): - Great service and food!!
• Alan (8/5): - Very expensive for the fact that you had a timed shower - 8 minutes. Smacks of why water restrictions given proximity to lake. Question - do locals have timed showers? Not sure re use of compost toilets given that septic system for whole site with recycled water system could have been effective. Food was great. Alan
• Katherine (7/5): We loved the surrounds and art work and the staff were welcoming and helpful. - It was beautifully furnished with tasteful art. The staff were helpful and the included breakfasts were very good with choices. We have stayed in other lodges and accommodation around the same price bracket and this didn’t compare with those. We didn’t have a daily service of our room with clean dry towels and bed made and bathroom/ shower wiped out. There was no hand cream or tissues and the complimentary items in the fridge were not restocked. They are small little extras but at this level, should have been included. I was the only one in the lounge after dinner reading, at 8.30pm( I looked at my watch!) when the lovely background music was turned off and the secondary light system was turned over around half an hour later. I was notified of this. Rather rude I thought. I was surprised that the dinner wasn’t included after we saw that it was extra with our package but for what we paid, I think all the food should have been included and the beverages our choice to purchase. We chatted to the staff about our thoughts which they took on board discussing the fact that a winter rate would see a higher occupancy rate. We were the only ones staying there. Please take these comments in a positive manner as we think the Lodge is a wonderful concept and it would be sad to see it not thrive in Glenorchy.
• Mary-anne (9/5): Superb design is an example of how materials can be reused to create a sustainable, comfortable space in harmony with th - Stunning architectural detail and use of sustainable design. Friendly staff who made our stay memorable.
• Paul (10/5): - The food really was the best in New Zealand. Fantastic.
• Michelle (6/5): Pleasant - The staff were amazing the location and the room was clean. Overpriced at $790/night No small fridge for milk for coffee/tea making No house keeping services. No blow waver Very small room
• Jeffrey D (10/5): - Beautiful property. First class accommodations and service!
• Ruizhi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jacqueline (9/5): Delightful stay at ecolodge - Beautiful setting, very friendly staff, loved the compost toilet and very well designed ecolodge. A bit on the pricy side but we did book late.
• Kate (10/5): Exceptional - Loved everything the staff were great , the lodge & all the eco sustainable initiatives , the landscaping
• Douglas (10/5): - Eco-friendly with solar on each roof and compostable toilets. Chef on site was great. Breakfast and dinner were excellent and included.
• Kuang (10/5): Unique stay experience for city people, so much fun -
• Kim (8/5): Very eco-lodge - Nice rooms and property. Food was good. We tried to book dinner for a second night and the chef would not tell us what was on the menu (chef selection only). By 3 pm of the day, all tables were booked. At these prices, we expect to know what is on the menu. One of us does not like lamb.
• Gabriel (9/5): Superb -
• Therese (10/5): Glenorchy Escape - Lovely place to stay, restful and peaceful, gorgeous setting. Chalet spotless, very comfortable. So enjoyed our stay, and the food was amazing. Especially loved sitting by the big fire in the evening. Nothing!
• Fiona (9/5): A wonderful stay. Great food and surroundings. - Breakfast was delicious. Lovely chef who cooked to order.
• Caroline (9/5): Perfect end to our south island adventure - Lovely property, unique and important concept. But also luxurious and understated. We loved our short stay. Quite expensive overall.
• Meera (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kelly (5/5): Passable -
• Tanuja (10/5): Exceptional - Clean, environmentally friendly and beautiful location. It was so educationally learning about how sustainable they are and how the accomodation is eco friendly. Nothing.
• Yvonne (10/5): Exceptional -
• Emily (9/5): Gorgeous Eco lodge with great food, handy for Routeburn trail. - The gardens, decor and general ambience of the place is lovely. The lodge rooms are very cute and spacious with nice shower, tea and coffee making facilities and the compostable toilet was very clean and did not smell at all. Everything was run in an eco friendly manner with lots of explanation around about what they do and why in this regard. The dinner & breakfast were excellent, good chef! It was expensive, but given the location and ethos plus the fact that we were travelling at peak time of year this is perhaps unsurprising.
• Vincent (5/5): Over rated - It was too eco! Not even a tissue box in the room
• John (10/5): Above and beyond our expectations….so grateful - Eclectic in ambiance….very comfortable lodging The staff were warm and gracious. The chef(s) at the top of their craft. Their attention to the environmental concerns of our planet were way ahead of the curve. Too be applauded. Zero
• Peter (10/5): Stunning Eco Luxury - Stunning facility, we became part of the owners vision and the craftsmanship of everyone involved in making this place what it is, stunning That we couldn't stay longer
• Roberta (10/5): love this place. I can't wait to come back again! - loved breakfast and lunch! the staff were super helpful and friendly! the food was beyond amazing! every meal was amazing!! i can't wait to bring my husband back!! can't fault the place! absolutely gorgeous! that we couldn't stay longer
• Xiaojun (10/5): Exceptional -
• James (10/5): Beautiful place and staff. Thank you - Staff and food. Chef Pete is a magician Nothing
• Anne (8/5): More of a camp than a lodge. Staff made up for everything..excellent. Including free yoga. - good Needed to be reminded breakfast was included in price...missed first breakfast as didn't realise this. When I booked the place was advertised as a "lodge"...when I arrived it was now a" camp."
• Tina (10/5): Friendly relaxed environment in a stunning setting with food made with love and passion. - The staff were lovely and the food was sensational and excellent value. Breakfasts and dinners were the highlight of our day and the home made granola was the best ever. We paid twice as much for dinner at our next stop and it was not even half the quality. The instant coffee and white sugar provided in the rooms could perhaps be improved upon.
• Brenda (9/5): Superb -
• Cheree (10/5): - Food was amazing.
• Anne (10/5): Exceptional - The staff were so lovely and the food great. This was the second time we stayed here and it was fantastic once again. The night sky is so clear and beautiful nothing
• Joanderson1103 (7/5): Good - Lovely surroundings and fabulous facilities and restaurant. Accomodation was a bit basic gor the money tbh.
• Jo (8/5): Spectacular location - We were warmly welcomed and proudly told about the lodege. The generous 5 course dinner - dinner and breakfast were excellent. The room was comfortable and clean. The setting is spectacular and perfect for hiking - great to be warm and dry while the storms rolled in! The bar is still building its stocks (dont ask for cocktails) BUT the wines offered were excellent.
• Greg (8/5): Very good -
• Ash (10/5): Exceptional -
• Raibeart (6/5): Expensive. But Glen Orchy is gorgeous. - Breakfast great if you were not in a hurry. Overpriced and took a long time to sort a problem out. Communication is a serious problem.
• Cheryl (6/5): Pleasant -
• Helz (9/5): lovely - arty and unique food amazing staff great showers took ages to heat up then timer finished
• Alison (9/5): great experience - Great concept of the fully Echo lodge , all recycled product for the build etc.
• Fiona (9/5): Superb -
• Jeffrey (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marion (8/5): Great experience - Inspired by green energy systems and care for environment Rooms rather somber and dark. Very expensive
• James (10/5): Takes the beauty of Glenorchy and amplies that with incredibly detailed attention to the environment - Best stay of our 2 week NZ holiday. Staff, facilities, food (!) all unparalleled. Attention to sustainability in a sleek, efficient property was very intriguing and a major highlight. Nothing. Seriously.
• Richard (7/5): disappointing value for money / would not recommend - rustic but chic , environmentally friendly small rooms , dark, close to road and construction
• Kerry (10/5): - Great breakfast and dinner. The best food in New Zealand. Beautiful grounds and great staff.
• Trevor (8/5): Very good -
• Glen (9/5): Superb -
• Mark (7/5): Expensive and I really didn’t get the experience - I normally don’t do many reviews but I thought I would add some comments.My review is not aimed directly at the hotel but purely giving my opinion about the way I viewed my stay which may well be very different to others. The property is clearly a high quality build and no expense has been spared on the Ecco detail. Firstly I am a solo traveller so the cost of staying was well over double that of other establishments I have stayed at in New Zealand. My choice of course, it was the only place in Glenorchy that could offer me 2 consecutive days. cost £727 for 2 days plus 2.5% credit card charge. These add on fee’s are not allowed anymore in the UK. You could say the additional 2.5% was excessive given the original cost. The room was designed to be built with probably Ecco friendly of recycled materials, I personally didn’t like the look particularly as the bedroom compared to others was fairly small and I felt was a bit dark. Great size shower room, 7 minutes timed for a shower which is plenty. The toilet was a compostable toilet, different but was fine.What I really don’t get is the fact that the hotel appeared on the days that I stayed to be almost empty. This is probably down to price but, surely if you build an Ecco friendly establishment, one of your main objectives would be to attract customers away from other less environmentally aware hotels and motels. I am probably badly missing the point and apologies to the management if I am but surely an empty Ecco friendly place is doing more damage to the environment that a full one. My final thoughts are this, I was travelling from place to place as most people do, I had with me a cool box with supplies, it’s important to note,there is not a fridge in the room(not Ecco friendly I guess) so I had to throw away food. Much less important but worth noting, no TV in the room. Personally I had no problem with this. I’m going to be a bit harsh but honest in saying it was my least favourite and most expensive by far stay in New Zealand. Sorry Management it’s just my opinion, I just didn’t get it
• Valerie (10/5): Exceptional - Awesome location and fabulous food It was.all great
• Lee (8/5): Very good -
• James (10/5): cool eco-friendly place - Eco-friendly in so many different inventive ways! amazing smelling shampoo and conditioner. great tea. lovely breakfast. great location. cool decor. nice staff. super tasty strong barista coffee included at breakfast.
• Kylie (9/5): Gorgeous eco accomodation - Fabulous layout, especially the main lodge. The design ethos is very apparent throughout the whole property. Dinner and breakfast were great and very much enjoyed by all the family. Rooms look lovely but I discovered I’m allergic to the chip board wall panels in the rooms. The wood smell is strong so it triggered my asthma.
• Rowan (9/5): Superb -
• Isabelle (8/5): Very good - The Eco Lodge is a very comfortable accommodation in an amazing location. The rooms and common spaces are all very well maintained. Staff were very kind and helpful; we especially liked the free morning yoga. Breakfast and dinner were very solid, but nothing to write home about. Rooms were very hot, even with shades drawn and even on cloudy days. Quite a few dead bugs in the bathroom of our room.
• Bryan Edwin (10/5): This is the place to stay in Glenorchy! - Exceptional stay! Great resort, fantastic location and entirely eco-friendly. Really educational on how they protect our environment.
• Verified traveler (10/5): loved it! - Amazing building and story, definitely worth experiencing even if you’ve been to Glenorchy before.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The eco lodge concept was carefully planned and the property was beautifully designed.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Unique property making an outstanding effort to be eco- friendly, accessible to all budgets, and an asset to the local community
• janh (10/5): - Very lovely public and private areas, all eco friendly and well maintained. The kitchen is stunning, the common dining and lounging areas were full of art and style. Very sensitive and thoughtful environment, it fostered a sense of sharing and community.
• Helen (10/5): Outstanding Eco accommodation - Absolutely outstanding, the whole concept of Camp Glenorchy is amazing, very clever designers with great thoughtfulness about the area, we will be back
• Beth (10/5): - This was a great place and I highly recommend it. It is very eco-friendly but extremely well done. The cabin we had for our family was very cosy. We loved the large, well equipped communal kitchen and the breakfast. We also had great local tips from the staff there who were very available.
• Blake (10/5): Relax andexplore - Incredible place to explore. Staff are truly beautiful.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Wonderful communal feeling with generous spacious facilities. Unique place.
• Eric (8/5): Nice but could be better. - The hotel is lovely with a few caveats. We loved the idea and the interactive part about controlling your room temperature, shower ect. Unfortunately, our room was basically next to the two lane highway coming into town and quite noisy. I also thought the staff was a little unresponsive to questions. The breakfast situation was confusing that you needed to go through the public kitchen drawers to get silverware and plates, wash them and put away. Also, there are 3 washers but only one drier. We had to stay up past 11pm in lime for it as we were leaving the next day. They have a drying room but it was filled with mildew tents drying from the campers section that the hotels guests share everything with. We stayed two nights and overall was nice, but felt one night in Glenorchy would have been plenty as all our tours and hikes left from Queenstown and we were driving back and forth on that drive just to sleep.

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