Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park
10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay and our time in Makarora. It was spacious, with good kitchen facilities, BBQ, and comfy bed, lovely outdoor deck, aircon and fire box to choose from. Lots of Kiwi cottage charm. Birdlife and song incredible, hence the apt name! Close to some lovely walks too. Top spot for exploring the Haast Pass corridor, Lake Hawea and to escape the crowds of Wanaka but not too far away for a day trip. The cafe next door was closed for winter, but the cafe up the road was fantastic. 24hr petrol available in Makarora was reassuring."
"Check in was good, details and directions given for our Lodge.All amenities available. Walked down to the Cafe/ bar and enjoyed a glass of wine in front of the log fire. Checked following at 9:45pm, filled the car from their onsite petrol station. All good."
"The accommodation was very clean. It had everything we needed, a well-stocked kitchen, and having the coffee machine was an added bonus. The beds were comfortable and great configuration for our group. Both huts were very warm and dry. The host was quick to respond to questions, and everything was just very easy. We would definitely recommend this accommodation. "
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fantail Falls during your travels in Mount Aspiring National Park. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's waterfalls.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Victor during your travels in Mount Aspiring National Park. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's waterfalls.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Brewster during your travels in Mount Aspiring National Park. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Minaret Peaks during your travels in Minaret Bay. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Haast Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Haast, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Blue Pools is located in Mount Aspiring National Park. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Blue Pools?
Wonderland Makarora Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free parking and private porches. You'll find it 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Blue Pools. Other good options around the area include Heartland Hotel Haast and Heritage Park Lodge.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Blue Pools, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Blue Pools.