Accommodation
Awatuna Sunset Lodge offers child-free boutique accommodation on the West Coast, featuring just three guest rooms, each with its own ensuite, and a maximum of seven guests, you can be assured of privacy, personalised service, and comfort.
Although our minimum stay is one night, we recommend at least a two-night stay to enjoy all the Lodge and the region has to offer.
For the best price please book direct!
Travelling solo? Make sure you change the search to 1 person when completing your booking.
We offer a free pickup and drop off service for the train and airport so let us book your trip on the TranzAlpine!
Awatuna Sunset Lodge - not just a bed for the night, it's a memorable experience!
Included in the cost of accommodation:
- A garden-to-plate 3-course dinner (drinks excluded) is included IF you are on our dinner, bed and breakfast package.
- All food is freshly prepared from scratch to order using ingredients from our garden, local and the finest quality.
- On a Bed and Breakfast package? See our menu and pricing if you would like to dine in.
- See our menu: https://awatunasunsetlodge.nz/luxury-boutique-accommodation-hokitika-west-coast-dinner-and-breakfast-culinary-experience-michelin-star-quality-food-nature-tours-hot-tub-swimming-pool-barista-unlimited-espresso-coffee/
- 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.
- Share a complimentary drink and antipasto at 6 pm every evening with your hosts and other guests (sundowners).
- Continental plus full-cooked breakfast. All breads, including gluten-free, jams, yoghurts, sauces, etc made fresh by Elizabeth.
- Unlimited barista-made espresso coffee (2-group commercial espresso machine) is available from 7 am -9 pm daily. We use local Fat Cat Coffee beans. Or help yourself to a large range of teas, instant and plunger coffee available in the guest lounge 24/7 during your stay.
- 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.
- Take a tour with Selwyn in an Argo amphibious craft that takes people on a complimentary nature tour of the 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.
- Heated, outdoor above ground swimming pool 5.4 metres x 3 metres.
- 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.
- Complimentary barista-made espresso coffee throughout the day.
- 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.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast included in your stay.
A minimum two-night stay is recommended to enjoy all that the Lodge and the region has to offer.
Amenities include:
- Uninterrupted sea views
- Air conditioning
- King Bed
- Renovated bathroom June 2025 ensuite with rain-head shower and heated towel rail
- Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer & toiletries
- Walk-in wardrobe
- 43" flatscreen Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix
- Double-glazed windows
- Combination safe
- Iron and ironing board
- Fresh flowers
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 tranquillity of your surrounds. Then hop into you comfortable king-size bed and let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep.
Amenities include:
- Uninterrupted sea views
- King Bed
- Ensuite with rain-head shower
- Bathrobes, hairdryer & toiletries
- Walk-in wardrobe
- 43" flatscreen Smart TV with Freeview and Amazon movies
- Double-glazed windows
- Fan / heater & electric blanket
- 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.
A minimum two-night stay is recommended to enjoy all the Lodge and the region has to offer.
Amenities include:
- Uninterrupted sea views
- Air conditioning
- King bed
- Renovated bathroom June 2025 ensuite with rain-head shower and heated towel rail
- Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer & toiletries
- Walk-in wardrobe
- 43" flat screen Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix
- Double-glazed windows
- Combination safe
- Iron and ironing board
- Fresh flowers
Tui Triple Room
With a comfy queen bed and king single this room is perfect for twin or triple travellers or groups travelling together. 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. Please note this room dopes not have sea views.
To book this road-facing room please contact us at explore@awatunasunsetlodge.
Although this room does not have sea views, you have easy access to the sea-view lounge/dining room and outdoor patio with private seating that overlooks the Tasman sea where you can enjoy the views.
Amenities include:
- Air conditioning
- Queen Bed
- King Single Bed
- Work desk and chair
- Ensuite with rain-head shower and heated towel rail
- Bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer & toiletries
- Wardrobe
- 43" flat screen Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix
- Double-glazed windows
- Combination safe
- Iron and ironing board
- 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.
Join us for a drink and canapes - $30/2 people.
Take some time off cooking and you can order breakfast $35pp and/or dinner (see prices on menu)during your stay.
