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Mataura Lodge | Your Private Rural Retreat

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A spacious room with a stone fireplace, wooden dining table, and comfortable seating.
A rustic cabin with a stone wall and wooden fence, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and large windows.
A building with a stone archway, a concrete pathway, and wooden garage doors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stainless steel range hood.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Athol, Southland
  • Place, Kingston Library
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Creek Station
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Kingston Golf Club
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Bedroom One

1 King Bed

King Bedroom Two

1 King Bed

Master Suite

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Jack n Jill

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Athol

Located in Athol, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Eyre Creek Station and Lake Wakatipu can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Kingston Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Map
Athol, Southland

What's nearby

  • Kingston Library - 19 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Eyre Creek Station - 20 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Kingston Golf Club - 22 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Jacks Point Golf Course - 43 min drive - 78.8 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Bomb - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Athol Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Highway Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bobs Weigh - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trailer Sixty - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mataura Lodge | Your Private Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Mataura Lodge | Your Private Rural Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mataura Lodge | Your Private Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mataura Lodge | Your Private Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mataura Lodge | Your Private Rural Retreat located?

This family-friendly Athol holiday home is located in the mountains, 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Eyre Creek Station, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lake Wakatipu and Kingston Golf Club. Kingston Library is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, warm and tidy, built with love.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good host , quiet surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away! Great property! Pet friendly, nice comfortable bed.nice and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication from host & the amenity’s were great. A lovely place to relax in with a great Bakery 5 minutes down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very pleasant country lodge, self-catering
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful house

I had a comfortable stay for 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, welcoming hosts, everything we could need. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed my stay at the lodge , large wood burner so the place was warm n cosy , the beds were comfy and the lodge has been beautifully restored .There’s a coffee shop about a five minute walk from the lodge With great coffee and tasty food.Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to bike tracks

Great place for group of friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

We had a great night - the bedrooms and bathrooms are amazing! The kitchen had everything we needed and the local shop cooked us pizzas. Such a unique house - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of 4 ladies on a cycling holiday stayed 1 night. The lodge was easy to find & a welcome sight after a days pedaling. We all enjoyed the ambience of relaxed luxury this lovely spacious home offers. We especially appreciated leaving our bikes in the garage, the location right on the cycle trail, close proximity of places to buy food & the comfort of cosy wool throw rugs which were put to good use sitting around the table chatting in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Awesome property and great communication with owner. Beautiful inside and great beds and also woodburning fireplace. Not much in the small town so bring food since no stores around. We had someone else come and say they booked the place for the same night- not sure if overbooked but lucky we got there first.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful farmhouse

We had a very pleasant overnight in Athol, and even had a magical snowy morning. Bedrooms were comfortable, kitchen missing a few things like oven trays and some other bits and pieces, and oven was a big older etc. but overall comfortable with very peaceful surrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem In Athol!

Mataura Lodge is such a great place to stay as it’s out of the hustle of Queenstown but only a short 40 minute drive away! This quirky and beautifully decorated place was comfortable and a great place to stay if you had a family or couples. Our only downfall was that the lodge needs a big ‘spring clean’ to make it a more pleasurable stay. The windows were very dirty inside and out and lots of cobwebs everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quaint little place, beds are comfy and lots of blankets. Warning the handle to fire gets hot and will burn your hand. We were guttered it was a spa bath and not a hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and incredibly spacious. Everything was very clean and the rooms were all beautiful and pristine. There was more than. Enough heating options. Host was helpful and friendly and kitchen also was suitably kitted out to cook. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Gorgeous lodge in Southland. Immaculate furnishing and great hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Lodge

A return visit to this charming and well presented lodge. On arrival the fire was lit, and once the afternoon sun had disappeared from the verandah, we enjoyed a cozy evening inside, with there being plenty of space for 6 adults to gather. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High class accomadation.

Loved it, felt really looked after, everything is so beautiful with lots of treasures to find that fit in well with the charactor of the place. The host made sure I had recieved the information I needed to stay, felt so welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful retreat

My husband , son and I spent the night at the lodge which is very comfortable. Jason is an excellent host and very accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Home had everything we needed for a secluded break away only 1 hour from Queenstown, warm, clean and comfy beds Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

two night stay

Lovely home with bags of character. Lots of nice touches from the owners. Thanks. We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Lovely house as a holiday home comes with all the amenities.Nice to stay at lodge.Come back again..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4WDGroup

Great communication. Beautiful place to stay. Perfect base for exploring the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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