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Kotuku King Room
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Korimako King or Twin Room
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Kereru Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Tui Queen Room, Accessible
Room with view
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Adults-only lodge in Ruatapu with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Ruatapu, Rimu Lodge is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre. This luxury lodge is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Hokitika Clock Tower and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from William Steyn Stonepainter.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Total number of rooms - 4
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2004
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Rimu Lodge offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Ruatapu lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary local and long-distance calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Minimum guest age is 13

Caters to adults only

No front desk

Debit cards not accepted

Host will greet you

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Hotel Names

  • Rimu Hokitika
  • Rimu Lodge
  • Rimu Lodge Hokitika
  • Rimu Lodge Lodge
  • Rimu Lodge Ruatapu
  • Rimu Lodge Lodge Ruatapu

We should mention

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.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Boutique & Lodge property is rated 5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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