Boasting a lovely outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub and free Wi-Fi, The Bay Lodge offers stunning views over Golden Bay and the Millennium Reserve. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Each suite has a private deck, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a toaster. The private bathrooms have a hairdryer and free toiletries. Your on-site hosts can organize a number of local sightseeing tours and activities including scenic flights, horse riding and sea kayaking. The Bay Lodge in Pohara is a 10-minute walk from Pohara Beach. Nelson Domestic Airport is less than 2 hours’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Pohara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deidre
    Canada Canada
    Filip and Sonya were fabulous hosts-very hospitable and generous with information and recommendations. The shuttle service to Abel Tasman made a day tramping in the park seamless. We enjoyed the accommodations so much we were lucky enough to be...
  • Masayuki
    China China
    Magical place, so much care and attention to detail from the owners. Highly recommended!
  • Olivier
    France France
    Good location Very nice hosts, giving good advice to visit the region Confortable room
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Bay Lodge was absolutely fantastic! It was everything and more. Anything you could possibly need was in the accommodation and the hosts couldn’t have done more for us. They booked any excursions we wanted to do and even baked delicious carrot...
  • sadghjkl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts are friendly, attentive and full of useful information. The room had everything you could wish for. The view, facilities and water features are outstanding.
  • Joelle
    France France
    Beautiful property with amazing gardens and full view on the sea. Very quiet and comfortable. Very romantic. Wonderful hosts. Very helpful for organizing day trips. Perfect location to visit Farewell spit, that we did with small plane, wonderfully...
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sonja and Filip were perfect hosts. They couldn’t do enough to help and the cake was delicious. My accommodation was immaculate and the view from the room outstanding. It was relaxing and felt luxurious.
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful exquisite detail to both the room inside and out. Gardens stunning.
  • Lesley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The Bay Lodge is simply stunning, everything that could have been added to ensure a comfortable stay has been, all the boxes ticked including heated swimming pool, spa pool, outdoor furniture and day beds. Our hosts were welcoming and informative,...
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautifully appointed, great outdoor private space and great pool. The hosts do an exceptionally good job of making you feel comfortable, valued and relaxed.

Area info

Amenities of The Bay Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • 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).
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Adults only
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Adults only
    • Heated pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Dutch

    House rules
    The Bay Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation 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.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardEftposCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Bay 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.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about The Bay Lodge

    • Check-in at The Bay Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Bay Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Swimming pool
    • The Bay Lodge is 1,150 feet from the center of Pohara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Bay Lodge on this page.

    • Room options at The Bay Lodge include:

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