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Awaroa Lodge

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe

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BBQ/picnic area
Family Room
Beach nearby, kayaking
Aerial view
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$486
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Explore the area

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11 Awaroa Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, Awaroa Bay, Taaman, 7143
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Onetahuti Bay
    ‪43 min walk‬
  • Onetahuti Bay Campsite
    ‪47 min walk‬
  • Motueka (MZP)
    ‪150 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Renovated in 2017
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Living area

Family Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Renovated in 2017
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Renovated in 2017
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Property grounds

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Awaroa Bay

At Awaroa Lodge you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Abel Tasman National Park and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Onetahuti Bay. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Pizzeria serves pizza and is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. .In proximity to this 4-property class Awaroa Bay hotel you'll find Golden Bay.

What's nearby

  • Abel Tasman National Park - 7 min walk
  • Totaranui Beach - 14 min drive
  • Tata Beach - 35 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 113 min drive
  • Marahau Beach - 118 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tonga Quarry

About this property

Awaroa Lodge

Beach hotel with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe
Awaroa Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified Awaroa Lodge. A complete renovation of Awaroa Lodge was completed in August 2017.

This 4-star Awaroa Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1990
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Awaroa Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Awaroa Day Spa. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 45 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pizzeria

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

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)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat or helicopter to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property located in Abel Tasman National Park, and is not accessible by road. Guests must arrange transport either by helicopter or sea shuttle prior to their stay.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 May and 30 September.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

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 25.00 to 45.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 20 per day (rates may vary)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Peppers Awaroa
Peppers Hotel Awaroa
Awaroa Hotel Abel Tasman National Park
Awaroa Hotel Nelson
Peppers Awaroa Lodge
Peppers Lodge
Peppers Awaroa Hotel
Awaroa Lodge Hotel
Awaroa Lodge Awaroa Bay
Awaroa Lodge Hotel Awaroa Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Awaroa Lodge?

Awaroa Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Awaroa Lodge?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awaroa Lodge on 11 Mar 2025 start from AU$485.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Awaroa Lodge?

The closest beach to Awaroa Lodge is Tata Beach (12.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Awaroa Lodge?

Yep, Awaroa Day Spa is available for guests.

What makes Awaroa Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Awaroa Lodge.

Does Awaroa Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Awaroa Lodge?

No, Awaroa Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Awaroa Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves pizza. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Awaroa Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Awaroa Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Awaroa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 103 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Jackson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to get away from it all amongst the beauty of the Abel Tasman National Park. Great water taxi service to & from the Lodge. Great bar & restaurant with cozy warm fires to add to the lodge atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location in Abel Tasman Park
Fantastic location. The room with the patio was very nice -comfortable and clean in a natural setting. Travel to the Lodge by SeaShuttle or by hiking. Lovely walks and kayaking available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Valda, Woodbridge

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Five star price for a 3 star experience. Rooms are dated and not clean. Cleaners left mud from their shoes on the floor. Dining staff especially Emma was attentive and the food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food happy freindly staff amazing experience in the abel tasman walk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic lodge in a magical national park. It doesn’t just rely on the surroundings however. Great well kept (and very spacious) rooms. Good food and drink options all day with a great dinner menu and setting. Highly recommended for a memorable vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing night at the lodge. Staff were amazing. Food was great. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glamping on a high note along one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Friendly and very helpful staff. The food was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Underwhelmed
Pre arrival staff were excellent in advising a walk back to entrance of Abel Tasman NP and arranging transport to and from Lodge. This high standard was not maintained after our arrival e.g. waiter forgot to order my wife’s main course. Also, on our return from a walk we found our choice of herbal tea was restricted to one type (which we didn’t like), one tea spoon, no complimentary biscuits in the room. Plus by 9pm having only arrived at lunchtime I’d exhausted the free wi- fi limit. At breakfast the next morning we even had to pay for a coffee. Given the cost of a room for a night all this smacked of stinginess. On checking out I was asked how my stay had been and I said OK. There was just acceptance of this comment by staff when I would have thought a polite enquiry was needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in an idyllic setting and beautiful hiking and views. The staff and food were next level! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephane, Ho Chi Minh City

Disliked: Amenities
the hotel impose to take a boat to go there, 100$ per person. no road. It's mentioned in a very small part of the description only. be careful. and no refund when you make a mistake
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A must stay.
This is a special place and experience. A must visit. The lodge to the national park to the exceptional customer service. A bucket list for everyone. Expensive but worth every penny.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, decent food, rooms were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place to stay and highly recommended. We parked at Kaiteriteri and took an Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle out to Awaroa Bay which in itself was amazing as it’s picturesque and you get a bit of commentary and sight seeing along the way. The porter is there with their quad bike to take your bags up to the lodge and they’re waiting for you in your room once you’ve checked in. The room is large with seperate sleeping and lounge area and a great bathroom. A deck looks out onto wetlands and bush and it’s so quiet and peaceful. Staff are friendly and the food at restaurant delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning landscape! Even with windows closed, room had dozens of mosquitoes. Staff not receptive to concerns about dangerous boadwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, really lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

SEUNGWOOK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean & tidy. great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a group of 2 families, 4 adults and teens 14/15/16/17/18. Ideally we would have liked 2 x family rooms, but online booking back in June showed none available, and would only let us put a maximum of 2 ppl in each room, so we ended up with 5 rooms (quite a bit more pricey). Then when we were there we saw unoccupied family rooms and some of the rooms we were allocated had a Queen a single, so would have accommodated 3 people... bit disappointing that the online booking did not match the actual capacity and availability. Possibly they had some later cancellations due to COVID restrictions. Enquired on arrival if we could shuffle things a bit, but understandably it was too late by then as rooms had already been made up and they obviously couldn't sell the 'surplus' rooms this would have created. They did say that some rooms were currently undergoing renovation and they were waiting on furniture to arrive. Restaurant food and service was great - rooms were great. Toilets off the restaurant were a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing - can’t wait to return
We had an amazing stay. The staff couldn’t have been better, so friendly and helpful. We had a massage on the on-site spa. It was incredibly good and just what we needed after the walk. The pizza bar nearby was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back
Wonderful lodge on the Abel Tasman Track. A treat to celebrate a few days walking and staying in huts. Beautifully appointed rooms with excellent shower. The glowworm walk just our from our unit was a magical experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kae

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in the middle of nowhere
An amazing place to relax. Everyone was very nice, especially the lady at reception. Had a great massage and food at the restaurant was good. My daughter liked feeding the eels and the little adventure to see the glow worms. Small criticism is the extra blankets in the cupboard smelt a bit musty so we didn’t use them.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

KiwiMontreal, Montreal

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a tremendous stay here, 25 years after I had rocked up to the cafe as a uni student desperate for a beer during my hike. This time I came back with my partner to enjoy the tracks in a bit more comfort. VERY impressed by many different aspects at the lodge. Food was extremely good - we ate here for three evenings and had very interesting and delicious food. Having eaten at Michelin star restaurants I am not easily impressed, but I sure was by the fresh ingredients and innovative dishes- in the middle of a national park no less! Special shout out to the restaurant managers when we were there who were excellent at providing high quality service as well as training up new staff with care. Excellent by the glass variety of wines at reasonable prices. Rooms were really nice and spacious. A very large thanks to Fran at the front desk who dealt with a number of customers' concerns re getting Sea Shuttle or other transport out in stormy weather- she was informative, calm, and cheerful throughout. If you are a runner, the tracks around are great for a variety of fitness levels of flat or hill running, while the tramping/hiking is clearly amazing. Thanks to the whole team for a very memorable stay- we hope to be back within another 25 years!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019