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Awatuna Sunset Lodge

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Exterior
Tasman King Room
Free daily full breakfast
Garden
Tasman King Room | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1209A Kumara Jct Hwy, Awatuna, 7882
  • Place, Hokitika Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, National Kiwi Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Tasman King Room | Beach/ocean view

Tasman King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Awatuna

Located in Awatuna, Awatuna Sunset Lodge is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Jagosi Jade and Hokitika Lighthouse. .This beach bed & breakfast is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from National Kiwi Centre and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Hokitika Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Hokitika Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Hokitika Beach - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • National Kiwi Centre - 11 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 11 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Hokitika Glass Studio - 11 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station - 21 min drive
  • Hokitika (HKK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Junction Honey Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Theatre Royal Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Western Food @ West Coast Food Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪福苑 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Empire Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Awatuna Sunset Lodge

Awatuna Sunset Lodge offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including cooking classes, a hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Grab a bite to eat at Awatuna Sunset Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours, and a train station pick-up service is also provided at no charge.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.
Awatuna Sunset Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free return airport shuttle from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee

Restaurants on site

  • Awatuna Sunset Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat tours
  • Cooking classes
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2006
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric bike charging
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - October 2022
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November 01 to May 31
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Awatuna Sunset Lodge Awatuna
Awatuna Sunset Lodge Bed & breakfast
Awatuna Sunset Lodge Bed & breakfast Awatuna

Awatuna Sunset Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were given an unexpected room upgrade from one triple to two ocean view rooms on arrival. The delicious dinners were offered on the covered patio overlooking the extensive flowering gardens and the ocean before our hosts treated us to an amphibious beach buggy ride at sunset. We finished the day relaxing in the hot tub. Wonderful day. They made it so easy to include everything they offered. Would highly recommend to anyone.
View from the beach
Dinner on the patio
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I am that person who relies on your reviews to choose my lodging accommodations, but has never contributed with a review. (I already know that’s not fair so no haranguing please.) But I’m absolutely positive that if you decide to stay at this incredible place, you will be very pleased with your choice. I have traveled the world and this was a unique, beautiful, and exceptional experience. It feels like your’e home and being spoiled by two of the most attentive and amazing people on earth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our stay at Sunset Lodge was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, Elizabeth and Selwyn made us feel genuinely welcome — their warmth, friendliness and attention to detail truly go above and beyond. The food was absolutely fabulous — beautifully prepared, delicious, and thoughtfully presented, making each meal feel like a real treat. The lodge itself is perfectly located, offering peace, comfort and stunning surroundings that make it incredibly hard to leave. We honestly wish we could have stayed longer. If you’re planning a visit, do yourself a favour and stay at least two nights — one simply isn’t enough to soak in the atmosphere, hospitality and magic of this special place. A truly memorable stay — we can’t wait to return
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay, our hosts were very welcoming and we had excellent meals dinner and breakfast. Just outside the door ocean views and the sunset lodge is highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Wonderful hosts and excellent food. On the beach lovely setting doesn’t get much better than this.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent, Waterloo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very responsive and friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hosts and a very special place! Such a highlight of our trip to NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wellcom property, warm peoples, nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t realize this place was a B&B until we were greeted by Elizabeth and Selwyn. They welcomed us and offered snacks and wine. As we didn’t know about there being no official restaurant on premises, provided us with an excellent lasagna and salad dinner. (with more wine). Room was beautiful and on the ocean just a few steps from the water. Breakfast was also great and more than we could finish. We would recommend the Awatuna Sunset Lodge to anyone traveling in this area.

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility with excellent room, food and service. The owners are excellent and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay… beautiful setting and lovely hosts….
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place that exceeded our expections,Soon as we arrived we were welcomed with a beautiful greeting from Elizabeth followed closely by a cold beverage .They genuinely do care about their guests.from the homemade food to the adventure on Radar with Selwyn..Beautiful scenery and a great couples getaway without any children to disturb you.Highly Recommended. Ed & Jammie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awatuna resort was spectacular! Elizabeth and Selwyn were so kind and accommodating. The resort is such a unique B&B as they offer amazing home cooked meals, beach tours in an Argo, beach views and cocktail hour on the deck!

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming, charming, and a stay to remember!

What a treat! Elizabeth and Selwyn were exceptional hosts. When asked, yes you want to ride Radar. To say we were treated like family is an understatement -- the kindness and hospitality is second to none. A few of our favorite moments included: patio welcome drinks, evening hot tub time, feeding the chickens, and of course breakfast made to order. My only regret was not staying a second night due to our travel plans. BOOK THIS NOW!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly heaven on earth

Don’t even know where to begin! Probably the best stay of our lives. After travelling around NZ from the UK this place was a slice of heaven. We were greeted warmly and told we were just in time for sunset - served Canapés and a beer on the beautiful terrace as the sun went down. A dip in the lovely hot tub, an insanely comfy bed for a wonderful nights sleep and then a freshly cooked home made breakfast. Plus travel tips and friendly-ness galore. We couldn’t recommend this place highly enough - perfect hosts in paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a home stay with fantastic hosts this place is for you. The location beach front was beautiful. The breakfast amazing. Our bedroom was roomy high standards in linen, bed quality and cleanliness smart tv My only comment is I think the description should be a b&b
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elizabeth and Selwyn know how to treat a guest. Nothing was a problem and always keen for a chat. We went to the Wild Foods and Selwyn dropped us off and picked us up...that is above and beyond. No extra charge either. Great coffee btw. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hidden Gem

This could not have been anymore amazing than it was! A beautiful room with a veranda overlooking the sea. Elizabeth and Selwyn are the perfect hosts, a welcome drink and canapés on arrival with other guests was unexpected and lovely. Breakfast was also excellent with a great selection. Although only small and a few kms out of town, do not miss this exceptional accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt underbart par som drev stället. Enorm solnedgång. Underbart slow cooked lamm med hemodlade grönsaker.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than best!

We can highly recommend Awatuna Sunset Lodge! It has three very nice newrennovated doublerooms. Everything in the lodge is brandnew, very clean and good looking. Sitting at the terrass overlooking the garden and the sea is a pleasure. The breakfast was really good and much more than we expected. We will like to come back there if we could!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020