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Ratanui Lodge

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Perched near Wainui Falls, Ratanui Lodge offers a serene retreat with a cooked-to-order breakfast and The Dining Room serving dinner. Unwind in the spa tub, lounge by the outdoor pool or explore nearby Tata Beach. With helpful staff and amenities like bike rentals and concierge services, this eco-certified lodge is perfect for nature lovers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Why we love this property

Foodie paradise
A cozy lodge offers a restaurant, a bar, and complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. Culinary delights await hungry travelers.
Plush slumber haven
Sink into a cocoon of hypo-allergenic premium bedding and down comforters. This luxury lodge offers bathrobes and curated individual decor in every room.

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
818 Abel Tasman Dr, Pohara, 7183

What's nearby

  • Pohara Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tata Beach - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Te Waikoropupu Springs - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 46 min drive - 68.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Molly B’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Countryard cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ratanui Lodge

  • Ratanui Lodge puts you within a 10-minute drive of Tata Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Dining Room, which serves dinner. A bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious lodge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (4 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference center (129 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Piano
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

The Dining Room - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Ratanui

Ratanui Lodge

Ratanui Lodge Pohara

Ratanui Pohara

Ratanui Hotel Pohara

Ratanui Lodge Pohara, New Zealand - Golden Bay

Ratanui Lodge Pohara

Ratanui Lodge Lodge

Ratanui Lodge Pohara

Ratanui Lodge Lodge Pohara

Frequently asked questions

Does Ratanui Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ratanui Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Ratanui Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Ratanui Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Ratanui Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ratanui Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Ratanui Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Ratanui Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ratanui Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Dining Room.

What's the area around Ratanui Lodge like?

Ratanui Lodge is located a short 3-minute walk from Pohara Beach.

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Reviews

Ratanui Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with many reviewers praising its quality and variety. (7 reviews)
  • The property is located directly across from beautiful beaches with stunning walks and quiet beaches nearby. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The restaurant was amazing! Beautiful lodging and area.
Lynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had the most comfortable 4 day stay at Ratanui. Everything was better than expected! What made the stay exceptional was the amazing staff. They went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and right at home. The chefs and the menu were such an unexpected surprise! The food and presentation so far exceeded our expectations. 5 stars all the way!
Cara, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, beautiful friendly
Kathleen, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and well supplied tea and coffee station.
Eleanor, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great location and the staff were fantastic and very helpful and friendly
Elaine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and beautiful accommodations. We loved our stay here!
Wendy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable lodge with great restaurant and friendly staff in
Kirk, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place central to hiking

It's always a treat to stay here. Quiet and clean in a central location to so much to do.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great launch point for many activities. Breakfast was excellent
Paula, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Beautiful rooms and lovely location
donna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful two night stay at this beautiful property. Great value, and incredible service. The breakfast was especially good.
Joel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This place exceeded all of our (high) expectations - an excellent place to stay and eat.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with exceptional staff, they are just awesome
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful boutique lodge.

Lovely stay. Staff were wonderful and the food exceptional. Room was very clean and comfortable. Great place to explore the Golden Bay area. Highly recommended.
Dan, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, amazing staff, wonderful food, comfortable accommodations. We will be back!
Destiny, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place is awesome! Great location, close to beautiful beaches. They also serve delicious food here. My room was clean and comfortable.
Chung Shan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ratanui Lodge was awesome, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, providing lots of information on hikes in the area! Location was fabulous and directly across from the beach.
Martin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A comfortable stay with very friendly staff. New furniture and bathrooms were very clean. We used the hot tub and were provided with extra towels. Breakfast was excellent and parking was easy.
Antonios, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in Pohara

Very kind service. The rooms are very clean. Excellent breakfast and dinner in the restaurant. We love the place!
Jan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent client service and upscale feel to the entire property. While a bit “off the beaten path”, was really quiet, much less commercialized but we were treated to a beautifully appointed room, a fine dining meal and atmosphere with superb service and quality.
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice but not the price

Not what we expected for the price but it was nice. Their restaurant is very good and the people who work there are very nice.
Diane, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A upmarket lodge that was recently refurbished. Our room number 10 was large and tastefully furnished with a large modern bathroom and good amenities. The breakfast and dinner served at the restaurant was high quality. All the staff we encountered were polite and friendly.
Clare, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The most charming and beautiful place with touches that made our stay so comfortable. The manager Ethan went above and beyond. Highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was quiet & peaceful & relaxing. Staff were friendly & helpful. Outdoor dining area was just lovely with a lovely garden. Expedia's pricing on line was confusing. We ended up paying more per night than what was advertised.
Jacqui, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great
Glynnis, 2-night trip