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The Bay Lodge

5.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Pohara with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Beach nearby
Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Aroha Suite)
Beach nearby
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View (Alegria Suite)

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View (Alegria Suite)

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View (Alegria Suite)

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View (Alegria Suite)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Aroha Suite)

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Aroha Suite)

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Aroha Suite)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 34 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
36 Bay Vista Drive, Pohara, 7183

What's nearby

  • Pohara Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Golden Bay - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tata Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 18 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Totaranui Beach - 45 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brigand Cafe Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪De-Lish Delicatessen - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Bay Lodge

Luxury guest house near Golden Bay
Located close to Pohara Beach and Tata Beach, The Bay Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bay Lodge have comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and CD players

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The seasonal pool will be open from November to April
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Bay Lodge Pohara
Bay Pohara
The Bay Lodge Pohara
The Bay Lodge Guesthouse
The Bay Lodge Guesthouse Pohara

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bay Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Bay Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bay Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bay Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Bay Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this luxury guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Pohara Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Golden Bay. Tata Beach and Abel Tasman National Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Lodge. Stunning scenery and hospitality
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and well thought out. Attention to detail was excellent. We stayed in Algeria which had plenty of space and wonderful views across the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get away Golden Bay
Beautiful spot overlooking Golden Bay. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pohara Paradise
Beautiful location. Wonderful views. Hosts are very welcoming and the apartment was spectacular. Lovely pool to relax in after a day hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Louise, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Fantastic; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; Must try their spa tub. As you bathe in hot bubbles, you look out over their lovely garden.

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Brand new, Home away from home, Outstanding; Value: Great deal, Fantastic, Amazing; Service: Flawless, Outstanding, Very Welcoming!; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Beautiful; The views from the deck, garden and Spa were unreal. The Bay Lodge is well signposted and was very easy for us to find

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, New Zealand - Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Service: Go the extra mile;

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine persönlich geführte - wunderschöne Anlage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every Detail is so thoroughly thought through: From Coffee (three different brewing possibilities) via Adapter, waterresistant hikingcards...I could continue forever. Goes without saying that it is immaculate clean. The view is amazing. Sonja&Filip are really good hosts with perfect travel tips! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018