Accommodation
Awatuna Sunset Lodge offers boutique accommodation on the West Coast, featuring just three guest rooms, and a maximum of seven guests, each with its own ensuite, to ensure privacy, personalised service, and comfort.
A minimum two-night stay is recommended to enjoy all the Lodge and the region has to offer.
We are pet-free so are perfect for people with allergies. Our chickens live in the lower paddock away from the Lodge and provide us with fresh free-range eggs.
House guests have access to a guest dining and lounge area. Accessible 24/7, it features tea and coffee-making facilities and expansive sea and garden views.
We don’t have fridges or kettles in the room to ensure a peaceful and relaxing room environment.
You will also find a delicious Continental and Full English breakfast served here every morning.
Dressing gowns and slippers are provided for use around the Lodge for your comfort.
Book direct and receive 10% off.
A discount will be applied when you book directly online.
Let us book your trip on the TranzAlpine and receive a further 5% off your accommodation.
Awatuna Sunset Lodge – not just a bed for the night!
Included in the cost of accommodation:
- Share a complimentary drink and canapés at 6 pm every evening with your hosts and other guests (sundowners).
- Continental plus full-cooked breakfast. All bread, jams, yoghurts, sauces, etc made by Elizabeth.
- Barista-made espresso coffee (2-group commercial espresso machine) with breakfast or a large range of teas (unlimited tea and plunger coffee are also available 24/7 during their stay).
- Complimentary after-dinner liqueur.
- Seasonal fruit, walnuts, and vegetables, which are used in our cooking, jams, and sauces, are grown on-site, and we have over 30 chickens for fresh eggs.
- All food is freshly prepared and made with the finest ingredients.
- Take a tour with Selwyn in an Argo amphibious craft that takes people on a complimentary informative tour of our property, across the creek, to the beach where you can also watch the sunset, see penguin footprints (May – December), seals and their babies in spring, look for Pounamu (Jade) and other precious stones (weather permitting).
- Seaview spa pool can be booked for private use.
- Large gardens to explore.
- A double kayak for guests to use to gently kayak up Waimea Creek (must be competent swimmers and life jackets and helmets are provided and the disclaimer signed).
- Pan for gold in Waimea Creek.
Also available for purchase throughout the stay:
- Bar Service, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Barista-made espresso coffee throughout the day.
- Full dinner menu, see our dining page. Please note we need dinner orders for the first-night stay by 10 am the previous day as we pick, buy, and prepare food to order.
- Gift shop with jewellery, cards, and books from local artists.
Tasman King Suite
Our largest room, the Tasman King Suite is perfect for those seeking a spacious retreat after a day exploring New Zealand’s West Coast. With double French doors opening onto a sun-filled deck that boasts stunning sea views, it’s a blissfully peaceful spot to relax and soak up the tranquility of your surrounds. Then hop into your comfortable king-size bed and let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep.
Book direct and receive 10% off.
A minimum two-night stay is recommended to enjoy all the Lodge and the region has to offer.
Amenities include:
- Uninterrupted sea views
- King Bed
- Ensuite with rain-head shower
- Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer & toiletries
- Walk-in wardrobe
- 43″ flatscreen Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix
- Double-glazed windows
- Fan / heater & electric blanket
- Combination safe
- Fresh flowers
Waimea King Suite
Our Waimea King Suite, located adjacent to our Tasman King Suite, also boast French doors opening onto a large sunny sea-view deck, ideal for sipping sundowners at day’s end. Fall asleep to the gentle sound of the waves on your comfortable king-size bed.
Book direct and receive 10% off.
A minimum two-night stay is recommended to enjoy all the Lodge and the region has to offer.
Amenities include:
- Uninterrupted sea views
- King bed
- Ensuite with rain-head shower
- Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer & toiletries
- Walk-in wardrobe
- 43″ flat screen Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix
- Double-glazed windows
- Fan / heater & electric blanket
- Combination safe
- Fresh flowers
Tui Double, Twin, or Triple Room
With a comfy queen bed and king single bed, this versatile room is perfect as a double, twin-share, or, triple room The room has an ensuite bathroom with a rain-head shower.
Situated at the front of the property this room gets some traffic noise, which is dampened by the double-glazed windows.
Although this room does not have sea views, you have easy access to the sea-view lounge/dining room and outdoor patio with furniture that overlooks the Tasman sea where you can enjoy the views.
Book direct and receive 10% off.
Tui Single Room
With a comfy queen bed and king single this room is perfect for twin or triple travellers.. The room has an ensuite bathroom with a rain-head shower.
Situated at the front of the property this room gets some traffic noise, which is dampened by the double-glazed windows.
Although this room does not have sea views, you have easy access to the sea-view lounge/dining room and outdoor patio with furniture that overlooks the Tasman sea where you can enjoy the views.
Book direct and receive 10% off.
A minimum two-night stay is recommended to enjoy all the Lodge and the region has to offer.
Amenities include:
- Queen Bed
- King Single Bed
- Work desk and chair
- Ensuite with rain-head shower
- Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer & toiletries
- Wardrobe
- 43″ flat screen Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix
- Double-glazed windows
- Combination safe
- Fan/heater & electric blanket
- Fresh Flowers
Hydrangea Park
Are you traveling in a fully self-contained motorhome or caravan? We have 2 sea view powered-sites.
Please note, there are no facilities so you must have water, a kitchen, and a bathroom onboard.
Take some time off cooking and you can order breakfast and/or dinner during your stay.
