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# Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches
Vacation home in Awakino with fireplace
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Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
### Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathrooms
## Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Barbecue grill
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Fireplace
## Add dates for prices
Check-in
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## 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 transportation
- Parking on site
### Food and drink
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop
### 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
- Smoking not allowed
- 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)
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## 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
### Pets
Pets 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
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 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 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
Awakino, Waikato Region
#### What's nearby
- The Three Sisters - 19 min drive - 26.7 km
- Tongapurtu Sea Cave - 24 min drive - 27.5 km
- Mike's Brewery - 45 min drive - 66.6 km
- Yandle Park - 50 min drive - 73.4 km
- Urenui Golf Club - 51 min drive - 71.9 km
#### Restaurants
- River Run Cafe - 4 min drive
- Awakino Hotel - 1 min walk
- Whitebait Inn Mokau - 4 min drive
## Frequently asked questions
### Is Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches pet-friendly?
> Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).
### How much does it cost to stay at Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches?
> As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches on Oct 13, 2025 start from CA $323.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Awakino-Hotels-Awakino-River-Lodge-Coastal-Romance-Historic-Spa-Pool-Black-Sand-Beaches.h120222216.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices.
### What time is check-in at Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches?
> Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
### What time is check-out at Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches?
> Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
### Where is Awakino River Lodge - Coastal Romance - Historic - Spa Pool - Black Sand Beaches located?
> Situated in Awakino, this vacation home is 13.7 mi (22 km) from The Three Sisters and within 25 mi (40 km) of Tongapurtu Sea Cave and Tainui Historical Society Museum.
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