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River Valley Lodge

3.0 star property
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
266 Mangahoata Road RD2, Pukeokahu, 4792
  • Taihape Town Hall
    53 min drive
  • Taihape Gumboot
    53 min drive
  • National Army Museum
    71 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Valley View, Garden Area

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Valley View, Garden Area

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

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Pukeokahu

With a stay at River Valley Lodge in Pukeokahu, you'll be on a river, and 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Mt Stewart Reserve and 18 mi (29 km) from Taihape Town Hall. .This spa lodge is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Taihape Gumboot and 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Mangaweka Adventure Co -.
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What's nearby

  • Mt Stewart Reserve - 53 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Taihape Town Hall - 53 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Taihape Gumboot - 53 min drive - 29.2 km
  • National Army Museum - 71 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Rangatira Golf Club - 77 min drive - 64.1 km

About this property

River Valley Lodge

Riverfront lodge with a full-service spa and a sauna
River Valley Lodge offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Pukeokahu lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a spa tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include sports massages and massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a spa tub, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 30 kilometers.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at The River Valley Kitchen, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Pukeokahu? This lodge has 75 square feet (7 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The River Valley Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 30 kilometres

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: NZD 22 for adults and NZD 13 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The River Valley Kitchen

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Mountain biking
  • Rafting
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (75 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - sports

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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]

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 12 and July 28.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 22 for adults and NZD 13 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

River Valley Lodge Taihape
River Valley Taihape
River Valley Lodge Lodge
River Valley Lodge Pukeokahu
River Valley Lodge Lodge Pukeokahu

River Valley Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, beautiful surrounds & great staff. The food was phenominal
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

CorrieandZettie, Marton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

KS, Vancouver, Canada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit of a trek but a great location! I would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Chadwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thabani

Amazing location
Amazing location: in beautiful lush forest, next to a river!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Lisa, Auckalnd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Wellington, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Wilhelm

Liked: Room comfort
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.

2/10 Terrible

Ella

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Håkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Åk hit! Familj, kompisar, par, åk hit!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
舒適雙人床
空間大、乾淨、但不夠暖氣
Stayed 1 night in May 2018