With a garden, River Valley Lodge is located 32 km from Taihape and features free WiFi. The lodge offers a terrace. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
4 bunk beds
or
6 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Taihape
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adriana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The food was excellent and it was great service. The place was super calm and in touch with nature. We really loved it and will definitely go back!
  • Alexandria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Absolutely amazing food and the staff and people are all so friendly and open! Note the drive is definately made for a lot of petrol but its os so worth it! No traffic, the river is constantly out your door.
  • Charlene
    New Zealand New Zealand
    River Valley Lodge is set in a beautiful location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and bed very comfortable. Overall a great place and would definitely visit again.
  • Geoff
    Australia Australia
    Location location location! Sounds of the river to go to sleep with - trout in the river - warm fire in the great house. Yes! yes! yes!
  • Campbell
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Such a fantastic place. Really relaxed and friendly. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to get away for a bit.
  • Barlow
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The food was so good. The staff were friendly and always willing to help. The location was a slice of heaven. The facilities were so good. So many ways to spend the time. Strongly recommended for anyone needing a break away from

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • River Valley Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of River Valley Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
River Valley Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

Please inform River Valley Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about River Valley Lodge

  • River Valley Lodge is 13 miles from the centre of Taihape. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at River Valley Lodge on this page.

  • Check-in at River Valley Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at River Valley Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at River Valley Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Room options at River Valley Lodge include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
  • River Valley Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Yoga classes
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Spa facilities
  • River Valley Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • River Valley Kitchen