10/10 Excellent
Juliane
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Juliane
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Maruia River Retreat
4.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Bar
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Spa
- Hot tub
Explore the area
Shenandoah Highway, 2314, Shenandoah, Tasman Region, 7077
- Mauria River Valley2 min drive
- Buller Gorge24 min drive
- Nelson Lakes National Park122 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Master Villa
Master Villa
- 60 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Luxe Villa
Luxe Villa
- 35 sq m
- River view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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The price is AU$147
AU$147
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
About the area
Shenandoah
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.
What's nearby
- Mauria River Valley - 2 min drive
- Murchison Museum - 23 min drive
- Buller Gorge - 24 min drive
- Victoria Forest Park - 37 min drive
- Reefton Racecourse - 65 min drive
Getting around
- Westport (WSZ) - 107 min drive
About this property
Maruia River Retreat
Eco-certified lodge with free breakfast and a sauna
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 on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a spa 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 onsite 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.
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. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a spa tub and a sauna. 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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free uncovered self-parking on site
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
- 1 restaurant
- 1 bar
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
- Helicopter/aeroplane tours
- Hiking/biking trails
- Private picnics
- Sauna
- Spa services
- A hot tub
- Yoga classes
Conveniences
- Banquet hall
- Library
Guest services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Business services
- Business centre
- A meeting room
Outdoors
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Spa
- 2 treatment rooms
- Aromatherapy
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Body scrubs
- Body treatments
- Massage - deep-tissue
- Massage - Swedish
- Massage/treatment rooms
Accessibility
- This property does not have any lifts
More
- Communal living room
- Couples dining
- Fireplace in reception
- Romance packages available
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Down duvet
- Egyptian cotton sheets
- Heating
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Memory-foam mattress
- Pillow menu
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Dressing gowns
- Bath or shower
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Heated floor (bathroom)
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Food and drink
- Cleaning supplies
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Stovetop
More
- Desk
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Private outdoor hot tub
- Separate sitting area
- Soundproofing
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
Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted 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
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
27 July 2021
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Jan 2020
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019