Name: Awatuna Sunset Lodge
Address: 1209a Kumara Junction Highway, Kumara
Rating: 5

Exceptional

Little paradise

Liked: Beautiful place (even in the rain), extremely nice owners, excellent food.

Would happily recommend and stay...

Liked: The owners are fabulous. Friendly. Welcoming. Great meals and best coffee. Bed very comfortable. I would recommend you contacting them to discuss your stay and activities before hand to make the most of your time

Prestige home like B&B with...

Liked: Warm welcome from Elisabeth and Selwyn to this superb location. Our room looked across beautiful gardens and out to sea .Invited to "sundowners" drinks and canapes on the rear deck we enjoyed chat with fellow guests and our hosts. Our delicious dinner was served on the deck outside our room as the sun set.Large well appointed room with both ensuite and sizable wardrobe and suitcase space.Breakfast was taken indoors as it was chilly on the deck. Delicious, mostly homemade cereals, bread and preserves followed by a sophisticated choice of freshly prepared hot food.We accepted a complimentary ride/adventure across the creek and along the beach in their amphibious Argo vehicle in Selwyn's expert hands with fascinating commentary.
Disliked: We regret not staying for at least two nights

Welcoming, relaxing, memorable.

Liked: The location was lovely and the food was excellent. Elizabeth and Selwyn were so welcoming. The whole stay was fabulous.
Disliked: Really, nothing.

I usually save 10 points...

Liked: Amazing location, personal approach of the owners
Disliked: There is nothing I would not like

A beautiful place away from...

Liked: Its positionExcellent room great bed extremely clean and option to have dinner
Disliked: Nothing

A relaxing stay in a...

Liked: Beautiful location. Exceptional service provided by the owners, Elizabeth and Selwyn who were attentive, but not intrusive. They have thought of everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. The food was home cooked from scratch and very tasty. We would definitely recommend a 2 night stay as there is plenty to do en route and in the area. Awatuna Lodge shouldn’t be missed. Book early to avoid disappointment.

We had the best stay....

Liked: Breakfast was freshly cooked and homemade bread and jam the eggs came straight from the chicken coop. The hosts Elizabeth and Selwyn were friendly and very accommodating.The room was lovely.
Disliked: We don’t have anything negative to say it was perfect

Little oasis on the West...

Liked: Amazing location with so many personal touches! Elizabeth greeted me by name when we drove up and then gave us a tour of the whole facility. They serve home-cooked dinner if you order in advance and it was delicious. Breakfast was also excellent. Much of the food is grown and made by them. Beautiful location right overlooking the beach. It was a bit of a walk to get down to the sand due to a canal that cuts across the property but it is still doable. To top it all off, Selwyn gave us a ride in his amphibious vehicle, which floated through the canal and then went right back up the sand. We had an amazing time.
Disliked: No complaints at all!