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Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge

Family-friendly lodge in Tokomaru Bay

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Outdoor dining
View from Deck
Exterior
Indoor/Outdoor Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
AU$130
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Tokomaru Bay
  • Place, Mount Hikurangi
  • Place, Te Puia Springs

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Cabin 1

1 Double Bed

Cabin 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$130
avg per night

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About the area

Tokomaru Bay

Located in Tokomaru Bay, this lodge is in a rural area and by the sea. Te Puia Springs is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tokomaru Bay and Cooks Cove Walkway. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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What's nearby

  • Tokomaru Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Te Puia Springs - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Cooks Cove Walkway - 33 min drive - 46.0 km
  • St Mary's Church - 55 min drive - 66.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Te Puka Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 35 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge

Tokomaru Bay is a small, friendly community situated on the East Coast 100km from Gisborne. It's special because it remains untouched. Stranded in Paradise Ecolodge is situated in the middle of the bay on an elevated private site. Stunning sea views can be seen all over the site from the main lodge, cabins and tent sites. Rated by Lonely Planet as one of three top picks in Gisborne Napier region. Come and enjoy a relaxed holiday with a group of friends or family. Cook together on the BBQ or in our fully equipped kitchen, visit our Cafe 35 for the famous paua pies or have a drink overlooking the Bay at the Puka Tavern. Horse treks and hiking in neighboring bays and ranges are recommended .
Special conditions:
Please note that the Lodge is designed to maximise views and so cabins are a short walk to facilities. The lofts in the main house are accessed via steep stairs and beds are on mezzanines. You need to be reasonably active to use these for sleeping. There are no ensuites and have composting toilets.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please discuss with owner first
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge?

As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge on 19 Nov 2025 start from AU$149.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly lodge is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tokomaru Bay and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Te Puia Springs. Cooks Cove Walkway is 23.9 mi (38.5 km) away.

Reviews

Panoramic Seaview Ecolodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

The Host was friendly and the views of the Bay enjoyable. Everything you could need was supplied. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed!

Thankyou again for letting us stay. What a gorgeous part of the country and the perfect mix of isolation but with a quality 4 Square down the hill. Apologies for the breakage, please forward me the bill. But honestly this break was lkng overdue and exactly what we needed. Thankyou. (PS, my two mini schauzers enjoyed it too)
View ftom covered deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyrum-Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top place to stay

Another great stay, thanks heaps Leanne
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Even though it rained,the comfort of the fire, heaps of space for kids, awesmome spot away from main house to escape too. Thanks to our amazing hosts !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eco lodge

Lovely remote getaway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in paradise

Most enjoyable week having a weaving wananga. Perfect views and weather. Thanks so much
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rochelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and Interesting

We were up there for an unveiling in Waipiro bay. Bit of a drive from there, and to wake up the next morning to beautiful scenery, was amaizing,gorgous. Interesting misterious place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngamoe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in paradise

We loved our stay at the beautiful eco lodge!! The place was cozy and homely, with plenty of space for our whānau to spend time together!! The cabins were perfect to get a bit of down time with stunning views to match. We definitely plan on coming back! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Fantastic location and view. Large fridge plus a bar fridge and ice freezer. Great stereo. Wonderful deck. Awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab for Fifteen

This is a excellent property for 15 guests. Plenty of space and sleeping areas for all. Will be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hyrum-Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

Our whanau had a great nights stay on our way from Auckland - Gisbourne - to Ruatoria to our home Marae, Tinatoka. The venue was just right, very welcoming hosts, and our two little dogs were also catered for. We hired the whole place and stayed up till the wee hours of the morning playing monopoly, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, cosy retreat

In a beautiful location within walking distance of the beach. The place is well furnished catering for a a relaxing stay in Tokomaru Bay. Though the weather wasn't the best the coziness of the fire made up for,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway to getaway

We actually have a bach in Toko. For camping tents etc. Whanau had a working bee the long weekend. With our big family I actually did not know the lodge excited out of sight and a getaway to relax, with amnenities needed when you have tired cold children and your elders need some warmth and comfort! No worries just bring yourself and really kick back on the coast!

8/10 Good

Kerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Soot

Very easy telexed place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil, eccentric and space for all

We visited for a week with our 5 grown up kids and 6 pet dogs. We appreciated having our own spaces because of the cabins and lofts however I would say the lofts are best suited to teens and older children as the beds are more trundlers than proper beds. The three larger beds were very satisfactory. We appreciated the feel of the decor, very kiwi bach, cosy, clean and tidy. It was useful that there was a washing machine and clothes line and a bit of extra fridge space although the 4 square was very good and we probably didn’t need to bring as many supplies as we did. The highlights were the views and nature sounds and the pub meal. Only lowlight was one of the two showers was not really worth using but we used the other one so that was fine. If you are sensitive about toilets then composting is not for you but we weren’t bothered. I think it would have been helpful to know the terrain is sloping as no where to kick a ball or set up cricket on site. Leane and Angus were very accomodating of our dogs and we would recommend the place to our friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arja W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for a great stay

Very accommodating and great spot!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic host, location and ammenities

Very spacious and quite and great views of the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise for sure

Great views, great people to deal with. Overall lovely part of the world. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Cape Getaway

This property was in a great location, within walking distance of the beach, and worked perfectly for our extended family group. Everything we needed was provided and the place was really clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A place with personality

It was difficult to understand from the website exactly what the facilities were like, especially the bathroom arrangements, but phone discussion with the delightful hostess clarified that. I wanted a place where I could have breakfast on the deck in peace overlooking the sea, and this place provided that perfectly.

10/10 Excellent

Roy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friday 11 Oct 2019

Excellent

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Stunning view, relaxing!

Loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

john B.

Best place to refresh and refuel for the year ahead - magic!

This was just the most ideal place for our group of 14. Romantic and secluded cabins amongst the trees for some, intriguing attic spaces for others and a big deck with stunning views for everyone to relax on. Beautifully clean and well maintained. Everything we needed in the kitchen - loved the excess of fridge space. Used the out door fire. Leanne and Angus welcomed us and looked after us well - ready to help with planning our stay and getting contacts for local tourist operators.We also loved the eco aspect of it. Tokomaru Bay is utterly charming - gorgeous beach, interesting industrial archeology, yesteryear feel to the village, great local pub for family dining - Te Puka Tavern, galleries. We enjoyed a good walk behind the lodge up Marotiri for gorgeous views of the Bay - some of us made it to the top for even better views. We arranged to get transported some way up Mt Hikurangi (1hr 15 to the carpark), were given a short tour of the stunning Pou (truely works of art worth visiting) and then climbed the mountain. This was one of many highlights for our stay. For reasonably fit and fearless people but you can also just do the tour and walk some of the way up for stunning views. We had hoped to do a bit more surfing but the sea stayed stubborning serene. Still got out to surf and bogey board and found the surf easier at Anauru Bay only 20 mins drive away. Overall this was the most amazingly relaxing holiday I've had in a long time in the beautifully appointed lodge. I unreservedly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Lovely spot for a group stay

Really nice hosts, well set up accommodation facilities, great beach, good places to eat. We really have no complaints at all. We'll come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019