River Valley Lodge

Property class: 3
Riverfront lodge in Pukeokahu with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Pukeokahu, River Valley Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy local cuisine at The River Valley Kitchen, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a hot tub are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $219
$251 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small wooden bench.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Valley View, Garden Area

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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266 Mangahoata Road RD2, Pukeokahu, 4792

What's nearby

  • Mt Stewart Reserve - 58 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Taihape Gumboot - 59 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Taihape Town Hall - 60 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

River Valley Lodge

  • When visiting Pukeokahu, River Valley Lodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy local cuisine at The River Valley Kitchen, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a hot tub are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Bar]
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 30 kilometers*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

River Valley Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing, Great staff, good food and excellent location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so friendly and the room was so cozy and smelled amazing! I will definitely be planning a longer stay in the future to enjoy more of the lodge and river!
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10/10 Exceptional

It simply surpassed my expectations in every way - very friendly staff and it’s in a simply stunning location. I plan to go back - frequently!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay, beautiful surrounds & great staff. The food was phenominal
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10/10 Exceptional

A piece of paradise - very good for the soul. The food is absolutely amazing, the scenery is out of this world and all the staff is very welcoming and accommodating. Highly recommended.
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Wonderful staff. No tv in bedroom which was FANTASTIC!! Stone throw away from river. Had a noisy, but friendly stag party. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Met nice people.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

This was a lovely place to stay, lovely staff, nestled in nature, with the bush and river. Well off the beaten track! The food was great, the service was excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

A bit of a trek but a great location! I would come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location

Amazing location: in beautiful lush forest, next to a river!
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8/10 Very good

Lovely spot on the river

We booked the family room for a night. It was good value for a room which easily fit our whole family and had a private bathroom. There was a bus load of backpackers in at the same time and we enjoyed the lively atmosphere that they created in the shared areas while we played board games and cards. The food was awesome, Roast for dinner with chocolate brownies for desert and a cooked breakfast.
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8/10 Very good

舒適雙人床

空間大、乾淨、但不夠暖氣
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8/10 Very good

Perfect stay for wonderful white water rafting

My wife and I booked white water rafting trip starting at 8:15. We stayed overnight as there aren't many other hotels in the area. First, the road to get there is winding and goes around lots of hills. We trekked it during nighttime and I would try to avoid that if possible - it was a bit scary and rabbits popped up multiple times to try and run to their death. The final stretch of road to get to the hotel is a one lane gravel road. We arrived fairly late, the front desk was closed so we checked in at the bar area - great room to have some beers and talk to fellow travelers. The guy walked us to our room and the check in process was nice and easy. The room was excellent - river views, bit on the small side but the bathroom floors are heated and the bed was comfortable. We did white water rafting the next morning and it was awesome. Highly recommend it. The rapids were intense and the guide was phenomenal. All in all it was a great experience!
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8/10 Very good

Good base for rafting

This is a base for river rafting which is excellent, rooms are small but clean, WiFi doesn’t work and not TV so bring your own entertainment. It’s a good 40-45mins to the nearest restaurant so make sure you book ahead for meals at the hotel as in advance booking is required. Area is really only the hotels site itself so if you don’t have activity’s booked with the hotel don’t stay here, the restaurant area serves alcohol and if there is a good group staying it can be lively
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

We needed a 1 night stopover between Napier and Wellington and found River Valley Lodge which looked lovely. However we didn't realise that this accommodation is more of a backpackers hostel and not a hotel as we initially thought. (Probably should have read the description properly). The location is amazing. We booked the deluxe chalet which was small but quaint and comfortable and had a river view. It was lovely listening to the sound of the river so close by. The bed was super comfy and had a great shower. No fridge though, storage for clothing or hairdryer. The main building (lodge) has dormitories on the first floor above the communal dining room and there seems to be a separate backpackers area with a kitchen. We pre-ordered dinner- it was beef night - so there are no other meal options but it was well cooked and lots of it. The staff were lovely and very attentive. There is a sauna and spa on site.(extra charge to use the spa) We enjoyed a moonlit spa under the trees. We really enjoyed our stay, and we plan on going back to do the 8 hour rafting trip (level 2) sometime.
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10/10 Exceptional

Piece of paradise (if you know what to expect)

The lodge is a little oasis by the river. Given it’s location, you have to expect it to be a little isolated and for it to have a woodsy vibe (bugs included). If you know what you’re getting into, it’s awesome. The food is homey, locally sourced, and super yummy. The food is is great if you’re traveling for a good while and miss home cooked meals. Prices are super reasonable too. Beds are comfy, and the spa tub looking over the river was a special treat. The lodge does cater to a younger backpacking crowd (good to know, in case that’s not a fit for you), but we stayed in a private room so it didn’t bother us. Tad were super awesome and you can tell that they care about the guests and their bussiness. Wish we could have stayed longer!
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8/10 Very good

Young & Energetic

Good if you are young and energetic. It is the place of youth with energy which remind me the good time durign my mid 20's. If you purpose is purely for Grade 5 water rafting, staying is not a requirement.
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2/10 Poor

Abusive staff ruined stay

Whilst our private double room was adequate, our stay was ruined by the rafting staff who repeatedly swore at us and threw drink over us. Despite being called c**ts, the complaint was barely dealt with by managerials and I hope this behaviour never happens again to future guests.
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Åk hit! Familj, kompisar, par, åk hit!!

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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional