Title: Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches Holiday home in Awakino with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches ![Terrace/patio - Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches (Awakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120230000/120222300/120222216/0dea4bb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/14242295-78c0-4063-bc4d-906d107800f4-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Exterior - Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches (Awakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120230000/120222300/120222216/c0e192da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches (Awakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120230000/120222300/120222216/76a916ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches (Awakino)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120230000/120222300/120222216/9f1d5fca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches An iconic historic building that captures the spirit of its diverse past, while providing complete relaxation inside and out, on the banks of the Awakino River, near New Plymouth on the West Coast, North Island, New Zealand. The coastal hamlet of Awakino is peaceful and picturesque. The lodge is a spacious property with a charming garden, pergola and outdoor dining area, situated on the banks of the Awakino River. We also have a hot spa pool waiting for you, on its own private deck connected directly to the house. With just fifteen houses in the village and a hotel - you feel worlds apart and ready to slow down and relax. An iconic historic building that captures the spirit of its diverse past, while providing complete relaxation inside and out, on the banks of the Awakino River, near New Plymouth on the West Coast, North Island, New Zealand. The coastal hamlet of Awakino is peaceful and picturesque. The lodge is a spacious property with a charming garden, pergola and outdoor dining area, situated on the banks of the Awakino River. We also have a hot spa pool waiting for you, on its own private deck connected directly to the house. With just fifteen houses in the village and a hotel - you feel worlds apart and ready to slow down and relax. The lounge / dining area is massive and open plan, with a gigantic handmade wooden dining table that can seat 20 or more. But there are plenty of cosy nooks where you can curl up with a book or a coffee. Gather around the wood burner In the colder months for the ambiance, while a powerful heat pump helps keep the large space toasty warm. In summer, enjoy outdoor dining on a large deck outside, and take your pick of woodfired pizza oven, charcoal grill or gas BBQ. The property boasts 4 bedrooms (3 doubles and one room with 2 single beds. The master bedroom has a large ensuite travertine marble bathroom, while there is a second very large bathroom with shower and separate bath that adjoins another bedroom and also serves other guests. The large country kitchen is fitted with a 6-ring gas burner and electric oven, with all the appliances and implements you could need to cook up a storm. We have masses of books, games and magazines to wile away the evening hours or rainy days, And of course those amazing West Coast black sand beaches are only a few minutes’ drive away. A 5-minute drive finds you in Mokau, where there are cafes, a newly built museum, a butcher’s shop and a store selling bread, milk, eggs and other essentials. In Mokau there is also beach access, and you can spend hours wandering the driftwood-littered beach, and enjoying protected swimming areas in the tidal river estuary. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking / vaping outdoors only. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122440000/122432200/122432173/d7c5024f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic Mokau Escape with Ocean Views & Sauna Mokau - Ocean view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=122432173&PinnedHotelID=122432173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75186000/75185999/w1242h933x0y638-444f0dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views Ahititi - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Laundry room - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 30 reviews £73 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=75185999&PinnedHotelID=75185999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1810000/1806900/1806897/6215feb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 16 Northgate Motor Lodge Strandon - Hot tub - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 406 reviews £61 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=1806897&PinnedHotelID=1806897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6950000/6945200/6945146/1bdf0658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brougham Heights Motel New Plymouth CBD - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 403 reviews £85 includes taxes & fees 24 Jan - 25 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=6945146&PinnedHotelID=6945146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626731/c6e8945f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The State Hotel New Plymouth CBD - Parking included - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym 9.4 Exceptional 334 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 26 Jan - 27 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=9626731&PinnedHotelID=9626731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 4 total pets Note from host: Property is fully fenced, perfect for dogs. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking / vaping outdoors only. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30 Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.653793,174.63155&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bu%7BjFevzh%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBS%40Q%40SBSBQBUBQBQDUBQDQDQBSDQDQFQDQFSFQDQFQFMFSFMHSFMHQFOHOHMHOHMHOHOJMJOHKJOHKJOLKHKJKLKJKJKLKJILKLGLMJGLILGLILGNILELILENELILCNELENCNELENCLANENCNAL%3FNCNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%3FL%40NBNDN%40LBNDNDLBNDLDNBLHLDNDLHLDLHNFJHLFLHLFLLJFLJLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJJJNJJJNHJJNHLHNHJJPHNHLFNHNFPHLFRFLHRFLFPDPFPDRFPDPDPDPDRDPBPDPBTBPBPBTBPBRBR%40P%40R%40RBR%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FTCRAPATAPCPCTCPCTCPCPCTEPCPEPEPEREPEPGPEPGPERGPGLIPGNGPINGPINGNILINKPIJINILKNIJKNKJKLKJKJKLKJKJMJKJMHMJKFMJMHMHMFKHOFMHMDMHODMDMFODMDOFM%40ODODM%40OBODOBM%40O%3FOBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOCM%3FOAOCOEMCOAMEOEOAMGOEMEMGOEMEMIMEOIMGMIMGMIKIMKMGMKKIMKKKKKMKKMIKMKKMIKKOIKKOKMIOIOIMIOIMIOGOIQGOIQGOGQGMGQESGQGQEQGQEQESCQEQEQCQEUCQCQCUCQCUAQAQCUASAQAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cnGOMXgcHvPEe8w2WS9iJX6ioKg=) Awakino, Waikato Region #### What's nearby - The Three Sisters \- 15 min drive \- 16.6 miles - Tongapurtu Sea Cave \- 20 min drive \- 17.1 miles - Yandle Park \- 38 min drive \- 45.4 miles - Urenui Golf Club \- 40 min drive \- 44.7 miles - Pukearuhe Beach \- 60 min drive \- 48.6 miles #### Restaurants - ‪River Run Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Whitebait Inn Mokau - ‬4 min drive - ‪Awakino Hotel - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches? ### What time is check-in at Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches? ### What time is check-out at Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches? ### Where is Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches located? ## Have a question? 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