Riwaka Hotel, gay-friendly hotel in Motueka
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Riwaka Hotel

Google (239) 4.5
Tripadvisor (55) 4.8
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Visitors frequently praise the Riwaka Hotel for its good food, with many highlighting the ribs and fish and chips, and find the staff friendly and efficient. While most reviews are positive, there are no common complaints mentioned in the provided feedback.

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Address
Main Road, Riwaka, Motueka 7198, New Zealand
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Website
www.riwakahotel.nz

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About this place Riwaka Hotel

Riwaka Hotel is a traditional New Zealand country hotel on Main Road in Riwaka, just north of Motueka in the Tasman region. It's a mainstream, gay-friendly local pub with rooms, not a gay venue, and it's rated 4.5 from about 240 reviews. The bar and dining room serve locals as well as travellers. The location works for trips to Kaiteriteri, Marahau and Abel Tasman National Park, and for the hop and fruit country around Motueka. There's no gay scene nearby. Nelson, the nearest city, is about 45 minutes away by car.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Day venue Evening venue Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue) Smoke-free

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4.5
★★★★★
239 reviews

Based on 239 Google reviews.

Ashley Pearce Jun 2026
★★★★★

Absolutely brilliant lunch meau were definitely going here again 10/10

Songkai Tah May 2026
★★★★★
Gael Black May 2026
★★★★★

Had an awesome meal 😋

00 salty Apr 2026
★★★★★

Helpful staff and good beer.

Nelson d.o Mar 2026
★★★★★

Large parking area (grass or gravel) where you can spend the night for $5 per person. Very nice bar, as are the staff; the food and drinks are good 👌

Gemma Logan Mar 2026
★★★★☆
Gwenyth Jones Mar 2026
★★★★★

Great food. Especially enjoyed the salad with chicken and fish and chips. They also have a great drink selection including an alcoholic ginger beer.

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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