Last Light Lodge
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation2 Clifden Highway, Tuatapere, New ZealandShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, food and cleanliness.
9.3229Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, at 2 Clifden Highway.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Ideal Location for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Located in Tuatapere on the South Island, Last Light Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the stunning Hump Ridge Track. Just a short drive from both Invercargill and Milford Sound, this lodge offers convenience and natural beauty.
Comfortable and Affordable Accommodation
The backpacker-style rooms at Last Light Lodge provide a cozy and budget-friendly stay for travelers. With free WiFi and access to communal facilities, guests can relax and recharge after a day of adventure.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Garden
- Hiking
- Luggage storage
- Bar
Rooms
9.3
Top rated
Rated 9.3 out of 10 by 229 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.2
- Service9.7
- Location9.2
- Rooms9.2
- Amenities8.7
- Value9.2
- Food & drink9.7
Guests mention
Exceptional cleanlinessOutstanding hospitalityComfortable roomsGreat food
RobertAustraliaVery friendly
AlisonNew ZealandDelicious food. Organic, homegrown. Lovely Host. Clean, warm and comfortable.
SueAustraliaThoroughly surprising place to stay.
Everything was super clean and comfortable and the food was amazing!!! Great stop before the humpridge.
A small inconvenience was the outside bathroom and toilet but they are close to the rooms and so didn’t find it a…
CynarraAustraliaThe best pre-hike meal ever!! Dinner was so delish, rooms were very clean and comfortable. Amazing value and very well run.
HeathNew ZealandA lovely fun night.
We liked the shared meal with all the other travellers. It was fun and interesting meeting new people. We all had the same meal which was really delicious. A fun evening
Would have preferred own bathroom but it was fine.
DavidAustraliaGreat layover
The evening meal was outstanding, excellent value, taste and delivery.. gourmet food. Would recommend
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
2 Clifden Highway, Tuatapere, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Bar is closed from 2026-10-18 until 2026-04-19 A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Last Light Lodge
What time is check-in and check-out at Last Light Lodge?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Last Light Lodge allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Last Light Lodge?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Last Light Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Last Light Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Last Light Lodge?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Last Light Lodge?
2 Clifden Highway, Tuatapere.
Other places we book in Tuatapere
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
