Rimu Lodge

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

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Elegant Accommodation: Rimu Lodge in Hokitika offers a 5-star lodge experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy mountain and river views from balconies and private terraces. Comfortable Amenities: The lodge features a lounge, outdoor seating area, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bathrobes, and streaming services. Delicious Breakfast: A breakfast provided by the property is highly rated by guests. The menu caters to special diets, ensuring a satisfying start to the day. Activities and Location: Located 10 km from Hokitika Airport and 48 km from Greymouth Railway Station, the lodge offers fishing, hiking, and cycling activities. Guests appreciate the scenic location and the attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kate
Australia Australia
“We had a wonderful stay at Rimu Lodge. It was indeed a relaxing and rejuvenating experience after a long day of travel. Sue-Ellen is a wonderful host who graciously looks after her guests’ needs.”
Ken
New Zealand New Zealand
“An elegantly appointed property with a charming host. We enjoyed the garden views from upstairs out to the river and the nearby farms. The breakfasts were excellent and left us smiling. Local free range eggs and hydroponic spinach made for a...”
Robyn
Australia Australia
“Easy location with only 4 rooms. Lovely atmosphere and Sue-Ellen was delightful.”
Linda
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything about Rimu Lodge was just perfect. Sue Ellen was the loveliest host: so thoughtful,informative and with just the right level of friendly attentiveness. The Lodge is an elegant property in a gorgeous setting and Hokitika is a great wee...”
Gabriella
Australia Australia
“Sue-Ellen is an excellent and knowledgable host. Rimu Lodge is in a unique setting providing respite from travel demands and time to rest and rejuvenate.”
Nicole
Australia Australia
“Sue Ellen was a fantastic host and made us feel right at home during our stay. Her extensive knowledge of the West Coast helped us make the most of our driving holiday. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and set...”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Felt welcome as soon as we arrived the host went beyond expectations. Treated to complimentary drinks , and as this journey was our retirement present to ourselves , we were surprised with chocolates and a lovely card.”
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting, everything just lovely, the host thought about everything you could possibly need to make it a luxurious stay and gave us the best advice on sightseeing locally, would definitely recommend this lovely accommodation!”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“High class B&B where every little detail has been thought of. Highly recommended.”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed 3 blissful nights at Rimu Lodge, welcomed on our arrival just a few minutes before 8pm by Sue Ellen, who immediately phoned the local pub to ask them to keep the kitchen open so we could rush down for a pizza ( excellent & home made)....”

Property surroundings

House rules

Rimu Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Please note that the property address is not always recognised by GPS systems. Please add in 'Rimu' as the suburb.

Please inform Rimu 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.