On river.Stay at this Shenandoah lodge and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Mauria River Valley and 25 miles (40 km) of Murchison Museum. Boer War Memorial and Buller Gorge are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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 center and a meeting room. A sauna, spa services, and a library are also featured at the eco-certified Maruia River Retreat. Free self parking is available.
This 4-star Shenandoah lodge is smoke free.
7 guestrooms or units
Continental breakfast (free)
Business facilities
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Wedding services available
Library
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Fireplace in lobby
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
1 conference room
Dining venue
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.
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.
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 transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Helicopter/airplane tours
Hiking/biking trails
Private picnics
Sauna
Spa services
Yoga classes
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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
Refrigerator
Stovetop
More
Desk
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Private outdoor spa tub
Separate sitting area
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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 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.
Property 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
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.
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 11 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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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.