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Deluxe Family Room
301 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Other room types
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Valley View, Garden Area
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Riverfront lodge with a full-service spa and a sauna

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities

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 -.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between July 12 and July 28.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a full-service spa, River Valley Lodge features a spa tub and a sauna. The lodge offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 75 square feet (7 square meters) include conference space. This Pukeokahu lodge also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, an area shuttle within 30 kilometers is available to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

River Valley Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

  • Picnic area
  • Children's games
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Children's toys
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Conference space
  • Business center
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Sauna
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Conference space size (meters) - 7
  • Spa services on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 75
  • Shared microwave
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Griddle
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heated floor

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Rafting on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Mountain biking on site

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include sports massages and massages.

  • Sports massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Grey water recycling system

Car recommended

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 4:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in is available.

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