Maruia River Retreat

You are invited to discover the remarkable beauty of New Zealand, a land of immense and diverse landscapes unlike anywhere else in the world. Think magnificent glaciers, picturesque fiords, rugged mountains, vast plains, rolling hills, volcanic plateaus and subtropical forests. From tramping the breathtaking walking trails snaking across the countryside to exploring a seemingly endless coastline of sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, you’ll never run out of things to do in this spectacular country.

What You’ll Love…

The Hotel – Reconnect with nature

Taking its name from the river valley it is nestled in, the Maruia River Retreat lies right in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island. Here you are ideally located to explore the West Coast, Kaikoura, Christchurch and the wine region of Marlborough, Blenheim and Nelson, and also enjoy outdoor adventure activities such as white water rafting, mountain biking and hiking beautiful nature trails.

The former luxury fishing lodge has undergone a full refurbishment, with impeccable attention to detail and carefully considered design by a leading local furniture and design company, creating a space oozing with style and modern-day comforts.

With only seven luxury villas set within a 500-acre nature estate, you will be far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at Maruia River Retreat, and be able to truly relax and indulge amid spectacular natural wonders.

The Room – A welcome respite

The villas by the river’s edge offer idyllic views of the river and gardens and recent contemporary renovations have formed a carefully considered backdrop for an ethos of simple, essential basics executed with elegance.

Beautifully designed with a minimalist approach, the villas offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation, with thorough attention to detail creating a delightful designer escape. All villas are fully self-contained, with custom-designed furnishings, plush Super-king beds and a brand-new Italian kitchenette all providing a cosy and intimate little apartment in the middle of the wilderness.

Master Upgrade: Upgrade to a more spacious, one-bedroom Master Villa and enjoy a romantic en suite bathroom complete with Jacuzzi.

Lodge Upgrade: Getting away for a special celebration with family or friends? The Lodge Upgrade offers the option of booking the entire Lodge, all seven villas, for a total of 14 guests.

The Food – Dine on delights

With a strong emphasis on seasonal food, authentic flavours, and beautiful presentation, guests will enjoy a showcase of the best of New Zealand dining, creatively crafted using produce grown on the property and local seasonal delicacies. Depending on the season, you may select dishes from a menu that includes such delights as fresh Marlborough Oysters and Te Mana lamb backstrap with seasonal vegetables. Choose to dine in either the lodge dining room or the 4-Season outdoor room, where you’re able to relax and linger as you please.

See & Do – Awaken your senses

A hub of inspiration and adventure, Maruia River Retreat is an extensive natural estate surrounded by exquisite native beech forests, rugged mountain ranges, gardens and terraces. Here, be shown the estate’s beauty through its remarkable nature trails and mountain biking tracks, including the Braeburn and Lyell tracks in the glorious inner West Coast region. Fronted by the Maruia River, which runs for over a kilometre, the retreat offers guests the opportunity to swim, raft or kayak in the gin-clear waters, just a stone’s throw away from the villas.

Explore Maruia’s botanical beauty, a full sensory experience, at the stunning Maruia River Retreat gardens – which have been carefully maintained for over 40 years. Walk amongst exotic and native flora and fauna, down gentle sloping lawns, between a fruit orchard and the organic kitchen garden bearing delicious seasonal produce.

Maruia River Retreat is also home to wild deer, goats, native bird species and boasts some of the best fly fishing in New Zealand.