Welcome to RatanuiYour relaxing base for exploring the northern Abel Tasman National Park, Farewell Spit, Wharariki Beach, Pupu Springs and Golden Bay.
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Ratanui Lodge
10 elegantly appointed ensuite rooms with modern amenities. Continental breakfast and wifi are always free. 3 Course Dinners, Premium New Zealand Gin Bar, Tapas Menu. Swimming Pool. Spa.
Rooms
See AllDeluxe Double or Twin Room Bed Options: 1 King/Queen or Two Singles. Each room sleeps two adults. Continental breakfast is included and served in the main lodge each morning. A full cooked option is also available.Luxurious down bedding and pillows, robes, table and 2 chairs, small refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, flatscreen tv, iron and board.Large private ensuite in each room.Free WiFi is available in all rooms.Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations as a result of restrictions to travel due to Covid-19 Alert Levels will be fully refunded or incur no cancellation fee. Cancellation within 7 days of arrival date for reasons other than Covid-19 travel restrictions will incur a fee.Luxury King Room Bed: 1 extra large king. Room sleeps two adultsContinental breakfast is included and served in the main lodge each morning. A full cooked option is also available.Luxurious down bedding and pillows, robes, table and 2 chairs, small refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, flatscreen tv, iron and board.Private ensuite with double sinks and large walk-in shower.Free WiFi is available in all rooms.Cancellation Policy: Any cancellations as a result of restrictions to travel due to Covid-19 Alert Levels will be fully refunded or incur no cancellation fee. Cancellation within 7 days of arrival date for reasons other than Covid-19 travel restrictions will incur a fee.
About Us
Read MoreCelebrating 10 Years of Service in beautiful Golden Bay!! Anniversary Specials on now!!!
Covid-19 Alert Lever 1 Information: While community spread of coronavirus has ceased in the South Island, we will still offer Contact Tracing, hand santizer, advances to our already strict cleaning regimen, and follow the policies of our government medical experts to ensure the safety of all guests and staff. We are happy to discuss our procedures and ways to help you feel comfortable and safe. We have also updated our cancellation policy for all booking to be as flexible as possible. Any reservation canceled 7 days or more before arrival receives a full refund and incurs no fees. Any Cancellation due to restrictions in travel due to Covid-19 will receive a full refund. Thank you for your support and understanding. Pete and Steve.
Ratanui Lodge was purpose built in 2010 and is New Zealand owned and operated.
Just across the street from Pohara Beach and within easy striking distance of the northern Abel Tasman, Pupu Springs, Wainui Falls, Takaka township, Wharariki Beach, and Farewell Spit, Ratanui offers extraordinary accommodation with old world personal service. Each of our 10 rooms has a private ensuite, luxurious down bedding, exterior access and outside seating. Continental breakfast and unlimited wifi are always included. Relax by the salt water pool or in the spa.
Featuring an intimate dining room serving 3 course dinners nightly as well as a gin and tapas lounge, we focus on fresh local produce, premium meats, and New Zealand wines and spirits.
To help us maintain a relaxing atmosphere for everyone, Ratanui Lodge welcomes children over age 12 only.
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Golden Bay - What to do
See AllGolden Bay Kayaks Half day, full day, and custom kayaking trips in the Abel Tasman National Park.Farewell Spit Ecotours The only way to see all of Farewell Spit. Guided Tours Daily.Abel Tasman Coastal Track - Wainui The northern end of the Abel Tasman Coastal Track Great Walk.Wharariki Beach Beautiful beach and walk. Rock arches, baby seals, and sand dunes.Dancing Sands Distillery Premium New Zealand made gin.Mussel Inn Craft brewery, steamed mussels, live music in the evenings and an inconic Golden Bay hangout for locals and visitors.Glitz Art - Glass Beads Gorgeous one off glass beads and necklaces. Working artist studio. Lesley McIverEarthSea Gallery Real life landscapes by Peter Geen.Adventure Flights Golden Bay Fantastic flight seeing over Golden Bay, Abel Tasman, Farewell Spit, and Kahurangi National Park. Charter service for mountain biking/walking the Heaphy TrackPohara Beach Right across the street from Ratanui - perfect for long strolls as you watch the tide turn.Wainui Falls Moderate 1 hour walk. Beautiful native bush, following the Wainui River. Cross a swing bridge to the thundering falls.15 minutes from RatanuiTotaranui On the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. Northern-most access for water taxi service into the Park.Pupu Springs Some of the clearest water in the world. Sacred cold water spring with an easy 25 minute walking track and interpretative signs. Dancing sands and dazzling water colour.Pupu Hydro Walk One and half hour walk following an historic working hydro scheme. Moderate difficulty with some elevation gain, offering rewarding views over Golden Bay.Rawhiti Cave Steep walk to a dramatic cave mouth filled with stalagtites and stalagmites.Art Haven A haven for art and creativity in beautiful Collingwood, Golden Bay at the tip of the South Island of New Zealand.Start your creative journey or extend your art practice with Art Workshops in our spacious fully equipped and light-filled studio (suitable for 1m social distancing if required). Art Haven offers regular painting sessions, half and one day workshops on demand, weekend workshops and week-long painting intensives, with painter Lisa Chandler and guest artists from around New Zealand. Suitable for beginners through to advanced – check individual workshop descriptions for details.www.arthavennz.com
