Large Group Accommodation

Makoura Lodge is the perfect venue for large group accommodation bookings of up to 52 individuals. Need more? If you have a minimum of 35 guests staying, you'll have unlimited access to onsite camping and caravan sites. Additionally, we have a list of external accommodation providers nearby below.

With six modern suites and two houses, Burnside Bungalow and Glenluce Homestead, it’s ideal for your upcoming conference, wedding, or function. Additionally, for those seeking a unique experience, Riverside Retreat can be booked via Canopy Camping.

Sleep Plan & Useful Information

The organiser allocates rooms. Please click below to view the guest sleep plan and send us a copy 14 days before your booking.

  • Capacity:

    As couples- 50

    Shared individually- 40

    Individually with own room- 18

    Glenluce Homestead- sleeps up to 17

    1.Rose Room: 1 queen, 1 king single

    2.Sun Room: 1 king single

    3.Brass Room: 1 queen

    4.Ruahine Room: 1 queen, 2 singles

    5.Bunk Room: 6 singles

    Lounge Room: 1 fold-out sofa

    Burnside Cottage- sleeps up to 10

    1. Blue Room: 1 queen

    2. Green Room: 1 queen, 1 single

    3. Red Room 1 queen, 1 single

    Lounge: 1 queen murphy bed

    Lodge Accommodation- sleeps up to 30

    Super king zippers- can be split into two singles

    Spa Bath Suites

    Rata: 1 queen, 1 super king zipper, 1 x fold-out sofa sleeps up to 6

    Kauri: 1 queen, 1 super king zipper, 1 fold-out sofa sleeps up to 6

    Studio Suites

    Kowhai: 1 super king zipper, 1 king single, sleeps up to 3

    Rimu: 1 super king zipper, 1 king single, 1 fold out sofa sleeps up to 4

    Totara: 1 super king zipper, 1 king single, 1 fold out sofa sleeps up to 4

    Matai: 1 super king zipper, 1 fold-out sofa sleeps up to 3

  • If more than 35 guests are staying in Makoura Lodge’s accommodation, there is additional space for caravans and tents on our beautiful lodge grounds. We don’t have official sites; however, if you require power, you can park behind the lodge accommodation and use a standard power outlet there. Bathroom and shower access will be inside the main lodge.

    Please see the parking area in the gallery below.

  • If you require more accommodation please check out these nearby options:

Pricing with Individuals Paying

The following pricing is a flat rate across all group accommodations (Glenluce, Burnside, and six lodge suites).

Payment can be made upon check-in. Pricing includes one full-cooked breakfast on the day of departure.

Adult BnB discount rate - for more than 30 guests staying

One night: $96 pp | Two nights: $162 pp

Adult BnB rate - for 20 to 30 guests staying

One night: $128pp | Two nights: $200 pp

Children BnB rate (5-12years)- One night: $75 pp | Two nights: $134 pp (children are classed as 5-12 years of age)

Children BnB rate (under 5 years)- One night: $60pp | Two nights: $120pp (no charge if staying in a porta-cot & is halved if sharing a fold-out couch or single bed)

Caravans & Camping BnB rate - One night: $52 pp | Two nights: $76 pp (permitted only if more than 35 guests staying onsite)

Pricing with the Organiser Paying

*For conference bookings pricing is included in the packages

Drone view of Makoura Lodge group accommodation nz.

Ensure exclusive use and special lodging rates by booking all accommodations: Glenluce Homestead, Burnside Bungalow, and our six lodge suites (excludes Riverside Retreat). This option will give you complimentary unlimited camping and caravan site

access where campers have access to showers and toilets inside the Lodge.

One Night $3000 | Two Nights $5500 | Additional Nights $2500

* This option excludes breakfast

* Wedding bookings have a two-night minimum stay

A $1000 deposit will be requested upon booking to cover any damages to accommodation. If all is well, this will be refunded after the event.