Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 10 min drive
National Kiwi Centre - 10 min drive
Westcoast Treetop Walk - 11 min drive
Hokitika Beach - 11 min drive
Getting around
Hokitika (HKK) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Stations Inn - 9 min drive
The Hokitika Sandwich Company - 7 min drive
Kitchen Hokitika - 7 min drive
Cafe 39 - 7 min drive
Clocktower Cafe - 7 min drive
About this property
Rimu Lodge
Luxury eco-certified lodge in a rural location
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Rimu Lodge. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
Balconies, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
1 bar
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Turndown service
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Grab bar near toilet
Raised toilet seat
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
Outdoor space
Balcony
More
Access via exterior corridors
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofing
Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 13 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 13 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
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
Rimu Hokitika
Rimu Lodge
Rimu Lodge Hokitika
Rimu Lodge Lodge
Rimu Lodge Ruatapu
Rimu Lodge Lodge Ruatapu
Frequently asked questions
Is Rimu Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rimu Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Rimu Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Rimu Lodge?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Rimu Lodge located?
Situated near the airport, this luxury lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, Hokitika Clock Tower, and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre. William Steyn Stonepainter and The Gold Room are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Rimu Lodge Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 80 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Steve
Traveled with partner
5 November 2024
Wow, wow, wow! This is a great place to stay. Very comfortable, spacious and super welcoming. Breakfast is fantastic and there’s a nice happy hour. The rural area is quiet and beautiful. Walk to the pub up the road for dinner. Stop at the glow worm dell to see glow worms shine at night. The owner/host is a gem!
Absolutely beautiful property. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided plus more. Evening dinner drinks in the lounge room allows you to chat to fellow guests and a wonderful breakfast with various menu options cooked to order. Highly recommend this property.
The west coast of NZ is extremely rural and poor. Typically that means marginal lodging. Marginal amenities. Cheap motels. We were so pleasantly surprised to find the Rumi lodge the exact opposite. Wonderful accommodations and food. What a wonderful breakfast. Literally five star. Cecelia, the host, was wonderful . Warm and inviting and so full of helpful info. Two thumbs way up for Rumi lodge.
This property was top shelf luxury and the innkeeper was so gracious. When we arrived she greeted us at the door, showed us around our room, started a fire in the fireplace. She gave us tourist sites like the glowworm dell 5 minutes.from the lodge, and printed us info on hikes for the next day. Breakfast was also delicious.
The service is great
The owner is very nice and quite helpful
Except the sound insulation effect of the room not that good, all the others is over our expection. Highly recommend to all
Beautiful lodge in lovely rural surroundings. Large spacious room and bathroom and great attention detail - lovely log fire, cosy lounge that made the stay extra special. Great breakfasts - Sue Ellen was a very attentive and helpful host - pointing out places to see, where to eat etc. Definitely recommend
Absolutely loved it here - was the best place we stayed on our trip by far! Beautiful location and every room had a gorgeous view. Very quiet (there are only 4 rooms) and charming! The owner was friendly, helpful with suggesting places to sight-see, and very thoughtful in providing every amenity. Breakfast was perfect. Great stay!
Can't say enough good things about Rimu Lodge. Friendly, host, cleaner than clean rooms, any amenity you would need! Rooms are quiet and comfortable, fabulous views. Can't say enough good things ... don't hesitate, book it!!!
Amazing location and beautiful lodge with large, lovely rooms. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Loved everything about our stay. We were there 2 days. Wish we could have stayed longer. This was the best b&b ever.
We felt right at home in this beautiful, intimate lodge! Our hostess was so accommodating and welcoming to us! We’ve been traveling for almost a month and loved this spot the best so far!
Rimu Lodge was excellent, I would definitely recommend it. The property was clean, well maintained, well equipped and very comfortable. The location was quiet with excellent views from the rooms. The hostess was charming and very helpful.
The owner goes out of her way to provide a comfortable stay. The lodge is stunning as well as the view off the back. The breakfast is delicious and the host provides helpful guidance on sights, restaurants and the area.
Excellent host, many valuable tips on where to go and what to see.
Excellent room, fabulous bed and linen.
Wonderful breakfast freshly cooked,
Great stay