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10/10 Excellent
Alan
21 Feb 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous country lodge
Alan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Motueka River Lodge
5.0 star property
Anglers find their sweet spot at this riverside lodge where mornings are for fishing and afternoons for relaxing in a garden setting
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Motueka River Lodge sits alongside flowing waters, offering travelers a genuine retreat with cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning. Guests can cast a line in the river, then unwind on the tranquil terrace, browse the library collection, or stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Business services
- Bar
- Laundry room
Room options
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Deluxe Mt. Crusader Suite
- Mountain view
- 8 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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Fuchsia Suite, Includes Breakfast
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Three Bedroom Cottage, Includes Breakfast
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
Deluxe Mt. Crusader Suite
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
Fuchsia Suite, Includes Breakfast
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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- 3 bedrooms
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Deluxe Chapel Suite includes Breakfast
- Hill view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
Deluxe Chapel Suite includes Breakfast
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- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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Deluxe Wisteria Suite includes Breakfast
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Deluxe Wisteria Suite includes Breakfast
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Poppy Studio Suite
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About the area
Located in Ngatimoti, Motueka River Lodge is in a rural area and on a river. Kahurangi National Park and Kina Peninsula reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SimPit Technologies and Abel Tasman Paddleboarding. Pic's Peanut Butter World and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Ngatimoti travel guide
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1173 Motueka Valley Highway, Ngatimoti, 7196
What's nearby
Kahurangi National Park20 min drive - 19.6 km- Skydive Abel Tasman13 min drive - 19.2 km
- SimPit Technologies14 min drive - 20.9 km
- Motueka District Museum16 min drive - 22.4 km
- Neudorf19 min drive - 29.9 km
Getting around
- Nelson (NSN)52 min drive
Restaurants
- Monterey House3 min drive
- Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe9 min drive
- Rock Pizza12 min drive
- Riverside Cafe11 min drive
About this property
Motueka River Lodge
Luxury lodge by the river
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Motueka River Lodge. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing at this lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
- Free self-parking
- Limo/town car service, motorhome/coach/lorry parking and express check-out
- Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
- Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus designer toiletries and hairdryers
- Separate sitting areas, childcare services and electric kettles
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Limo/town car service
- Free self parking on site
- RV/bus/lorry parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
- A bar/lounge
Things to do
- Fishing
- Library
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- In-room babysitting
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Refrigerator on request
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Business services
- 24-hour business centre
- Computer station
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- In the mountains
- On a river
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Spa
- In-room massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
- 1 building
- 2 floors
- Designated smoking areas
- Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Egyptian cotton sheets
- Pillow menu
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
- Designer toiletries
- Dressing gowns
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Free bottled water
- Free minibar (limited items)
- Refrigerator on request
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board
- Living room
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Motueka River Lodge Ngatimoti
Motueka River Lodge
Motueka River Lodge Ngatimoti
Motueka River Ngatimoti
Motueka River Lodge Bed & breakfast
Motueka River Lodge Bed & breakfast Ngatimoti
Frequently asked questions
Is Motueka River Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Motueka River Lodge?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Motueka River Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Motueka River Lodge?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Does Motueka River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Motueka River Lodge located?
Situated on a river, this luxury lodge is within 12 miles (20 km) of Kahurangi National Park, Skydive Abel Tasman and SimPit Technologies. Motueka District Museum is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) away.
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
22 Feb 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Lodge
We spent 3 nights at the lodge and enjoyed every minute. The setting and gardens are gorgeous, and food was delicious. The proprietress was extremely accommodating and was able to arrange a fishing guide for my husband.