Located 11 miles from Opua Forest, Te Awa Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free WiFi. The lodge provides guests with a terrace, river views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a minibar, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A patio with garden views is offered in all units. A buffet, continental or gluten-free breakfast is available each morning at the property. A grill is available for guests at Te Awa Lodge to use. Haruru Falls is a 7-minute walk from the accommodation, while Paihia Harbour is 4.5 miles from the property. Bay of Islands Airport is 9.3 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Paihia

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Debbie
    United States United States
    Our stay at Te Awa was the perfect welcome to New Zealand. Our hosts provided a personal experience for us in the Bay of Islands. The setting couldn’t have been more spectacular on the banks of the river, and our room was very comfortable and...
  • Chaovalit
    Thailand Thailand
    Very beautiful location. Nice hosts. Good breakfast.
  • Al
    United States United States
    Beautiful view of the river, super clean, modern, friendly staff, great breakfast.
  • Debbie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything about this place is exceptional. The beautiful scenery and the place is very tidy and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Amazing service and on top of everything, lovely and friendly owners. Really enjoyed our time at Te Awa Lodge.
  • Jeffrey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very comfortable beds, generous size rooms, great showers,superb breakfast. Very obliging and affable hosts
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Martin, our host was friendly, nothing too much trouble. The setting was spectacular, right by the river and so peaceful. Great poached eggs at breakfast. Would definitely recommend here to stay
  • Zhigang
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Property is very clean and comfortable, Business Class hospitality.
  • Ella
    Australia Australia
    We loved everything about Te Awa Lodge. The hosts Martin and Eddy were amazing and we will definitely be back!
  • Andreas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Extremely nice and charming host, beautiful scenery, absolutely nothing we would have wanted more
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is fabulous with amazing river views and beautiful gardens. Lovely swimming pool, great host- Martin cannot do enough for you. Good breakfast and excellent barbecue facilities. All in all, a wonderful stay.

Area info

Amenities of Te Awa Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • Adults only

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Te Awa Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property is located on Puketona Road, which is also known as Black Ridge Road.

Please inform Te Awa Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Te Awa Lodge

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Te Awa Lodge is 3.7 miles from the center of Paihia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Te Awa Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Te Awa Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Te Awa Lodge include:

    • Apartment
    • Studio
    • Suite
    • Double
  • Te Awa Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
  • Guests staying at Te Awa Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet