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Riverside Lodge Paihia

3.0 star property
Riverfront motel within easy reach of Bay of Islands

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Riverside Lodge Paihia offers a tranquil retreat by the river, where you can unwind at the daily manager's reception or stroll through the garden. With in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and express check-in/out services available for guests to enjoy.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, Multiple Beds, River View | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Apartment, Multiple Beds, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
66 Haruru Falls Rd, Haruru, Northland, 0204

What's nearby

  • Haruru Falls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bay of Islands - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 18 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 126.2 miles/203.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Riverside Lodge Paihia

When you stay at Riverside Lodge Paihia, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1990
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Riverside Paihia
Riverside Lodge Paihia Bay Of Islands
Riverside Lodge Paihia Motel
Riverside Lodge Paihia Haruru
Riverside Lodge Paihia Motel Haruru

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Lodge Paihia offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riverside Lodge Paihia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Lodge Paihia?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Riverside Lodge Paihia?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverside Lodge Paihia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Riverside Lodge Paihia and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Riverside Lodge Paihia like?

Riverside Lodge Paihia is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Bay of Islands.

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Reviews

Riverside Lodge Paihia Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Shower
Kitchen
Quiet - room

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Thank you for our stay, it was exactly what we needed for our little family
Keila, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved cleanliness, location, space & availability of help whenever needed.
Tarun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place, friendly staff. Spacious spaces, very close to a pretty waterfall
Catherine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Quiet location in a nice environment.
Adrian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great check in with friendly staff, comfortable beds, lovely shower, tv and heat pump were excellent extras.
Natasha Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent position next to the river. Nice deck and good lounge area.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy checkin, handy to our venue in Haruru. Quiet place and comfy bed.
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very affordable rates, the manager is lovely. Rooms are small but clean. A very good place to stay.
Monique, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent shower. Plenty of space. Very good kitchen facilities. Staff helpful.
Margaret, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Low cost, budget accommodation. Bedding was comfy enough, bathroom clean and tidy and new carpets, but otherwise needing a fair bit of TLC. Fine if you’re not intending to do much more than sleep and shower. Otherwise you might want to up the budget.
Matt, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Adequate for our needs. A comfortable clean bed, great shower, clean toilet. Unexpected mini fridge and kettle in the room. We chose this place because it offered air conditioning and we were not disappointed. The towels were a bit like sandpaper though. Great for exfoliation! Our host was lively and helpful and welcoming.
Janice, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The Lodge it used to be a good place. Now, I guess only a few tourist choose this and mostly workers using for living there. The room was nice and tidy. People outside were very noisy at night and they started making noies in the very early morning.
ZOLTAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simple and clean room

We arrived at night, but friendly staff coped. The room was simple, and clean. Please pay attention to find the entrance to the site of the accommodation. Parking space was wide. A toothbrush and shampoo and body soap are provided, and there is the refrigerator.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

The location is good. The staff is friendly. The dental kits are provided which is helpful. Unfortunately, it was noisy in the lodge. People talked loudly, and dogs barking. The public kitchen was dirty.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

To be fair, we only stayed overnight and didn’t realise the lovely location so close to the waterfalls, until we had checked out and went to explore. Haruru Falls are a must-see.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stop near the falls

It’s right next to haruru falls. The room was comfortable with its own bathroom. We used the kitchen and had dinner and breakfast outside. It’s close to Paihia if you have a car
Marian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really liked the property. Our room was meticulously clean with linen ready for us. Security was good- we used the communal eating and cooking areas and everyone we encountered was friendly and the area was kept clean by users. Lovely to have a cold one on the deck overlooking the river
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Redecorated recently, nice linen, lovely bathroom. The outside area is in need of repair. We were just there for the night, so it suited our needs. I would put cups in the bedroom as there is a jug. There is also a kitchen available for use.
Bettina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not terrible but not great either. The lodge is clean and tidy and the owners are helpful. The rooms are a good size and accommodated our family of four. Our room was tidy also. Unfortunately the upkeep just hasn't been keep in check. Everything is dated and many things are non functioning or broken. The Washing machine was broken during our stay. Like I said, not terrible but not great either. Such a great prospect if it was brought back to life again. I hope the owners are able to get it back to a great standard again someday.
Andrew, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Photos of rooms seem to be older photos from a few years ago - rooms and facilities are more dated than shown on photos. Shower was not great - alternating bursts of scorching hot water and ice cold water during showers (even if you dont change the tap). Rooms need some renovation. Staff was friendly. The shared kitchen was spacious and had ample pots and pans and cutlery for everyone. Outdoor area was nice and looked out to Haruru Falls.
Chern, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

the room was good but couple of issues, shower waste was blocked, need cleaning. Also the glass of shower was leaking and when you take shower the water was coming out. Terrible terrible wifi service. I am not able to understand why hotels don't invest on few $$ to improve internet facility for guests.
Asif, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Bleh

I stay in many Motels, around 10 per month on Avg. Maybe im spoilt but this one was simply just Bleh considering the cost. Share kitchen which was ok, i ate out instead, but no kettle or jug in room to make a cuppa, no chairs to sit on, bed was ok comfy but moved when sitting as its on wheels, No matter what i did could not get any channels on the tv, so read a book!! Shower was GREAT, good pressure, clean and roomy. I did have a rack to put my suitcase on, Tick, just a rail for clothes which is fine, just overnight so no biggie. The whole complex is run down sorry to say, needs TLC. The grounds are ivergrown, weeds along the paths and driveways, parking area etc I think my room has those Garage style carpet tiles?? I would stay again if thats all there was left, but sadly would go to another town first given the chance.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay at an affordable price.
Luiza, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great time. Very lovely and peaceful stay.
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Need a car or a Uber to get there but beautiful place silnce well organized
Luana, 4-night trip