Although aimed at budget travelers the inn is furnished to a high standard with a spacious and well-equipped kitchen. The provision of bathrooms is adequate for the number of guests and they are clean. As important, the fire safety provision is the best I've seen in the country.

Stayed in March 2025

They have a professional kitchen available to all guest. Bring your own food and cook a nice meal. Everything is available to do it.

Stayed in March 2025

Quiet and tidy with new facilities. Hosts were helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Host was lovely and facilities were amazing couldn’t recommend more highly

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing really.

Large big open kitchen gathering area. everything brand new and clean. tons of kitchen utensils. large kitchen area. Showers toilets brand new and clean. Owners excellent. For th price I paid, I expected alot less.

Stayed in March 2025

Location out of town so having own transport best

Staff super helpful. Great facilities, very affordable

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful location just outside cronwell. Stunning kitchen with all you need to cook what you like! Clean and spacious. Very friendly staff!

Stayed in February 2025

Had to walk through the common area to get to the bathroom (I haven’t stayed in many backpackers so unsure if this is normal)

Flexible and friendly owners. Kiwi feel and stunning views. Very clean and tidy also very new

Stayed in August 2024

The shower room heater automatically turns off after some time, and it's really inconvenient that I have to turn it on again, especially since the button is outside.

The view is stunning and the kitchen is very spacious.

Stayed in August 2024

Hooks in the bedroom and bathrooms would have been good additions. To hang clothes and coats, etc..

Des and Lynlea are great hosts, coming in to check on me from time to time, making sure everything was adequately provided for. Yet giving me space i needed. Their 3 pups definitely added to the overall experience. Checking in, Des took me around the house to familiarize and turned on the radio just so things werent so quiet. Made sure i was aware that i could use his appliances and devices.. Strong wifi.. Kept the fireplace going at night so that the house is always warm since i was up at night, aurora hunting and star gazing. (The location is awesome for it!!) Its their attention to small details that really warms the heart. Furthermore, u can look out into wide skies with minimal light pollution.. Parking is just out front, very convenient. Kitchen is well equipped. Like other hostels and backpackers, u clean up after yourself which is great! Bathrooms and toilets are separated. Very clean and minimal (bring ur own bathing supplies).. As a solo traveller, i chose to stay in a 8 bedder.. there wasnt many guests sharing during my stay so i practically had the whole room to myself. There are cubicles to put away your things.. the bed is comfortable and duvet thick enough. The drawstring curtain blocks out light which is awesome. The charging points are just beside the bed, very convenient. Definitely recommending Penny's for ur stay! Its very clean, well maintained and very reasonably priced compared to other accomodations around the area. A very understated place near cromwell/wanaka. Will return!

Stayed in June 2024

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Knowledgeable & friendly staff. Clean and abundant facilities. Great Location. Strong WiFi. Onsite Parking

Stayed in April 2024

Penny was a very friendry owner. It was a tidy & cozy accommodation.

Stayed in April 2024

Great space, lovely owners. Had a really good stay. Recommended to friends

Stayed in February 2024

All was great

Exceptional place. Very clean. Well set up. A great host. I shall recommend to others. +++++

Stayed in March 2024

Great location, friendly hosts, modern and clean facilities

Stayed in March 2024

Automatic light coming on at night

Good location

Stayed in March 2024

The design of the accommodation, the toilets and bathroom should be connected by a hall way without having to traverse via the kitchen. A sign should be put up stating you will need to push the button after ten minutes in the shower if you want further time in the shower.

The facilities were very good in the kitchen. The bathroom and toilets were modern and well maintained. The lounge area catered well for guests with a large comfortable couch, large television plus game activities such as cards supplied. The whole place was well presented.

Stayed in April 2024

Loved the comfort and the friendly atmosphere

Stayed in March 2024

There was nothing that I didn't like! It was all up to my expectations and we couldn't have been happier! Would highly recommend!

What a stunning location! The owners were amazing and absolutely helpful with any questions that were asked! Bonus points for the well behaved animals that were also onsite!

Stayed in March 2024

Des was extremely helpful and accommodating, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming.

Stayed in March 2024

Cannot put fault to this place. Maybe the location being a good 10 minute drive to Cromwell could put off those using public transport, but other than that this place was perfecf

Penny's Drop is likely named for it's remote location, perfect on a clear night's sky. All you could need for a stay, large kitchen/lounge area, rooms were large and spacious, plenty of showering facilities. To top it off, the owners allow their two dogs to roam the building and they are just 2 cuties after belly rubs.

Stayed in March 2024

When I arrived it was not easy to find the entrance. If there was a sign on the opposite side of the gate it would have been even better.

If you are travelling on a motorcycle, this place is an excellent base to ride around the lakes area. Glenorchy, Mt Cook road, Crown Range Road, Blue pools and of course the Lindis Pass are all accessible. I could walk Hooker Valley Track and come back in a day. I stayed in a dormitory but didn't have backpackers as it's not easy to reach without a car/motorcycle. Des(husband of the owner couple) is a rider who is happy to provide local rides information. Just be careful when you approach the accommodation. There are some gravels at the entrance when you pull in. You may lose the front if you brake hard and turn together.

Stayed in March 2024

Wet shower floors from people before us, no bath mat or anything to dry floor with. Not enough hooks in showers and room

Comfy room, great kitchen.

Stayed in March 2024

The location is fine - you have to have a car but as long as you book aware of that then the place is great

Comfortable, incredibly well equipped, pristine condition, safe

Stayed in March 2024