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A beach with large rock formations and a wet sand surface.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a small kitchen area, and a dining table with a green tray.
A patio with wicker furniture, a small table, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A night scene with a visible moon, palm trees, and a building with illuminated windows.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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36 Bay Vista Drive, Pohara, 7183
  • Place, Pohara Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Tata Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning (Aroha Suite)

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning (Aroha Suite)

  • Bay view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning (Alegria Suite)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning (Alegria Suite)

  • Sea view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a small kitchen area, and a dining table with a green tray.

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pohara

With a stay at The Bay Lodge in Pohara, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Pohara Beach and Golden Bay. .This luxury guesthouse is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Abel Tasman National Park and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Tata Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pohara Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Tata Beach - 14 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 26 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Totaranui Beach - 43 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly B’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Countryard cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪De-Lish Delicatessen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid's Beach House - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Bay Lodge

The Bay Lodge offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Rooms have private furnished patios. 32-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Built in 2004
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from November to April
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Bay Lodge Pohara
Bay Pohara
The Bay Lodge Pohara
The Bay Lodge Guesthouse
The Bay Lodge Guesthouse Pohara

The Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gastgeber mit Leib und Seele, denen das Wohl der Gäste in jeder Beziehung am Herzen liegt, super freundlich, interessiert, auskunftsfreudig. Einmalige Lage mit Meersicht und allem Annehmlichkeiten, die man sich wünschen kann. Kurz: Weltklasse!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine persönlich geführte - wunderschöne Anlage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and well thought out. Attention to detail was excellent. We stayed in Algeria which had plenty of space and wonderful views across the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every Detail is so thoroughly thought through: From Coffee (three different brewing possibilities) via Adapter, waterresistant hikingcards...I could continue forever. Goes without saying that it is immaculate clean. The view is amazing. Sonja&Filip are really good hosts with perfect travel tips! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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

Get away Golden Bay

Beautiful spot overlooking Golden Bay. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita

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

Pohara Paradise

Beautiful location. Wonderful views. Hosts are very welcoming and the apartment was spectacular. Lovely pool to relax in after a day hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Fantastic; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Must try their spa tub. As you bathe in hot bubbles, you look out over their lovely garden.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Brand new, Home away from home, Outstanding; Value: Great deal, Fantastic, Amazing; Service: Flawless, Outstanding, Very Welcoming!; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Beautiful; The views from the deck, garden and Spa were unreal. The Bay Lodge is well signposted and was very easy for us to find
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Service: Go the extra mile;
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Excellent Lodge. Stunning scenery and hospitality

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018