122 Brownston Street, Wanaka Tel (03) 443 7480 or 0800 555 556 Websitewww.fernlodge.co.nz
BUG review
This hostel is part of a motel. It has dorm rooms (of four beds each) with made-up beds and a common area with a great view of the lake and mountains. Dorms are a bit small, with old furnishings and carpet. The kitchen is also dated and untidy and there are not many facilities besides laundry and TV, although there is an old barbecue in the back. There is no internet access, although there are plenty of internet cafés in town. Fern Lodge has a great location and would be a good option if everything else is full.
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Price Dorm bed $22-24 Single room $23-25 Double room $45-50 Prices are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
