Maruia River Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified lodge with free breakfast

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
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

Master Villa

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxe Villa

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

About the area

Shenandoah

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).

What's nearby

  • Mauria River Valley - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Murchison Museum - 23 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Buller Gorge - 24 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Murchison Golf Club - 25 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Victoria Forest Park - 37 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 107 min drive

About this property

Maruia River Retreat

4-star eco-certified lodge with free breakfast
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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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