[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Motueka River Lodge Anglers find their sweet spot at this riverside lodge where mornings are for fishing and afternoons for relaxing in a garden setting ![Three Bedroom Cottage, Includes Breakfast | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8510000/8508400/8508340/88ae87d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Three Bedroom Cottage, Includes Breakfast | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8510000/8508400/8508340/162c3a50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8510000/8508400/8508340/86229da4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![The Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8510000/8508400/8508340/8e091735.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8510000/8508400/8508340/71a3ba95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Motueka River Lodge sits alongside flowing waters, offering travelers a genuine retreat with cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNgatimoti-Hotels-Motueka-River-Lodge.h8508340.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNgatimoti-Hotels-Motueka-River-Lodge.h8508340.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.19141%2C172.88570&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_-DefmumnAtj-SFkdWPIK21DiaQ=) 1173 Motueka Valley Highway, Ngatimoti, 7196 #### What's nearby - Kaiteriteri Beach - 26 min drive - 29.7 km - Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 26 min drive - 29.7 km - Mapua Wharf - 34 min drive - 37.4 km - Abel Tasman National Park - 43 min drive - 43.7 km - Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 53 min drive - 64.1 km #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Rock Pizza - ‬12 min drive - ‪Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Monterey House - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Motueka River Lodge Luxury eco-certified lodge by the river Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Motueka River Lodge. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking - Limo/town car service, RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out - Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus designer toiletries and hair dryers - Separate sitting areas, childcare services, and electric kettles ### Awards and affiliations Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5560000/5553200/5553125/1dcfba5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Koi The Lodge at Bronte Bronte - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=5553125&PinnedHotelID=5553125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99530000/99524200/99524107/cd72490e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old Bank Townhouse in Central Motueka, Modern and Clean. Everything at your door Motueka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=99524107&PinnedHotelID=99524107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Limo/town car service - Free self parking on site - RV/bus/truck parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - Fishing - Library - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room babysitting (surcharge) - Laundry facilities - Living room - Refrigerator on request ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 24-hour business center - Computer station ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In the mountains - On a river - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Egyptian cotton sheets - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Bathtub or shower - Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Slippers - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Free bottled water - Free minibar (limited items) - Refrigerator on request ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Ceiling fan - Desk - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Living room - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property 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 Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand. ### Property is also known as Motueka River Lodge Ngatimoti Motueka River Lodge Motueka River Lodge Ngatimoti Motueka River Ngatimoti Motueka River Lodge Bed & breakfast Motueka River Lodge Bed & breakfast Ngatimoti ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Motueka River Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Motueka River Lodge? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Motueka River Lodge? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Motueka River Lodge? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Does Motueka River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Motueka River Lodge located? > Situated on a river, this luxury lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Kahurangi National Park, Skydive Abel Tasman, and SimPit Technologies. Motueka District Museum is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Motueka River Lodge Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan, CA Feb 21, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Gorgeous country lodge Wonderful restful lodge across from Motueka River with mountains beyond. Chere Harris is a great host. She fed us great breakfasts and also made a salad and purchased mussels so that we could cook the rest. Couldn't recommend more highly! ##### Alan Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 22, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely Lodge We spent 3 nights at the lodge and enjoyed every minute. The setting and gardens are gorgeous, and food was delicious. The proprietress was extremely accommodating and was able to arrange a fishing guide for my husband. ##### Verified traveller