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Luxe Villa
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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60 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Eco-certified lodge with free breakfast and a sauna

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

When you stay at Maruia River Retreat in Shenandoah, you'll be on a river and within a 5-minute drive of Mauria River Valley. This eco-certified lodge is 21.1 mi (34 km) from Murchison Museum and 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Boer War Memorial.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring outdoor private spa tubs. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages and body treatments. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

At Maruia River Retreat, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 7
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa services on site
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business centre
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Firepit
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Banquet hall
  • Firewood (free)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Maruia River Retreat offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with outdoor private spa tubs and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 4-star lodge have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Yard
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Stovetop
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private spa tub
  • Balcony or patio
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated floor
  • Wardrobe
  • Private spa tub (outdoor)
  • Dining table

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Maruia River Retreat has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

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