River Valley Lodge

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Café
Outdoor spa tub
Interior detail
Massages

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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266 Mangahoata Road RD2, Pukeokahu, 4792
  • Place, National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
  • Place, Taihape Gumboot
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Taihape Town Hall
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room, Valley View, Garden Area

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

About this property

River Valley Lodge

Riverfront lodge with a sauna and spa services
This lodge features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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 hot tub and a sauna.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
River Valley Lodge features free WiFi in public areas and self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The River Valley Kitchen
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a business center, 2 meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna, rafting, and bike rentals
  • 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Mt Stewart Reserve and 18 mi (29 km) from Taihape Town Hall
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
River Valley Lodge offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this lodge measures 75 square feet (7 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at River Valley Lodge. An area shuttle within 30 kilometers is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pukeokahu lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 26 for adults and NZD 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The River Valley Kitchen

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Mountain biking
  • Rafting
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 75 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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 (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 26 for adults and NZD 13 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: Bar
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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