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Maruia River Retreat

4.0 star property

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Shenandoah Highway, 2314, Shenandoah, Tasman Region, 7077
  • Mauria River Valley
    2 min drive
  • Buller Gorge
    24 min drive
  • Nelson Lakes National Park
    122 min drive

Room options

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Master Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Master Villa

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxe Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Luxe Villa

  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Maruia River Retreat

Eco-certified lodge with free breakfast and sauna
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free lodge has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and massage/treatment rooms. Housekeeping is available on request.
Maruia River Retreat offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks and dining tables. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 4-star lodge has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include Access to hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
During your stay at Maruia River Retreat, you'll be within walking distance of Mauria River Valley. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna, yoga classes and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from Mauria River Valley and 21.1 miles (34 km) from Murchison Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Maruia River Retreat offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified Maruia River Retreat. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Shenandoah lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Maruia River Retreat has a restaurant on site.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 14 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Maruia River Retreat Lodge
Maruia River Retreat Shenandoah
Maruia River Retreat Lodge Shenandoah

Maruia River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the peace & quiet & the cottages were spaced out so I was unaware of other guests. So welcoming & the spa was so relaxing & being in a natural setting added to the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing! Service was awesome and everything was spotless clean. Superfriendly and helpful staff and the food was healthy and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019