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Ratanui Lodge

4-star property
818 Abel Tasman Dr, Pohara, 0508 053 286
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"I can't recommend this highly enough. The superb service and attention to detail is impeccable. Super comfy beds, great shower, lovely toiletries an ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 27 Apr 2019

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Pohara awaits you at Ratanui Lodge. You'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Tata Beach and 10.4 km (6.5 mi) from Rawhiti Cave. Highlights at this eco-certified lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free cooked-to-order breakfast.

The restaurant, The Dining Room, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Enjoy the spa tub and pool loungers as well as access to bike rentals. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-star Pohara lodge include Wainui Falls and Te Waikoropupu Springs.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Ratanui Lodge ratings based on 43 Verified Reviews

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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Ratanui Lodge

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Sep. 2020

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5 out of 5
I can't recommend this highly enough. The superb service and attention to detail is impeccable. Super comfy beds, great shower, lovely toiletries and tasteful decor are better than a 5 star hotel. The food is wonderful too!

Posted by , from Paraparaumu Beach on 27 Apr. 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 30 Jan. 2019

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5 out of 5
Fantastic personal and professional friendly service. Great pool and spa.

Posted by on 26 Jan. 2019

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5 out of 5
Amazing accommodation and loveliest personal touches in the service, would absolutely recommend!

Posted by , from Sydney on 9 Aug. 2018

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5 out of 5
Perfect! Great facilities great host.

Posted by , from tauranga nz on 2 Apr. 2018

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5 out of 5

Very Special service.

Pros: The availability of help at any time
Cons: Nothing.
Location: The Abel Tasman is nearby. What more can you say.
Outstanding service and awesome help with excursions. Great comfort. Steve, prop.. couldn't do enough and the sense of humour was catching. Food among the best eaten in NZ.

Posted by , from UK and Devonport on 11 Feb. 2018

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5 out of 5

Complete Experience

Pros: Everything really but it’s friendly atmosphere and attention to detail reflect the owners and staff
Location: The beach
From being met at the car when we arrived to the friendly wave goodbye when we left Ratanui Lodge oozes with charm and friendliness. This also encourages the guests to interact with each other if they so wish and share experiences and ideas of where they might like to visit in the area. Steve also gives information of the hi lights of Golden Bay. The decor of the lodge is comfortably old worldly and lovely and the bathrooms are excellent as is dining room and lounge. A small pool adds to the experience even though The beach is over the road. The gardens are magnificent and well cared for. Ratanui Lodge tucked away in Pohara Golden Bay is a little gem and we certainly hope to return some time and as we live on Nelson this is a distinct possibility.

Posted by , from Nelson NZ on 26 Dec. 2017

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5 out of 5

Location, service, accommodation - nailed it.

The reviews I read before booking were spot on. The hosts were delightful and very helpful and knowledgeable. The room was clean, welcoming and the bed very comfortable. The personal touches made you feel ‘special’ and genuinely welcom. Cocktails in the lounge are a must do and thoroughly enjoyable. I dined in the restaurant at a table that had been set properly (very rare these days!) with a cloth and silverware and the food was delicious. Continental Breakfast was included and plentiful with cooked being available for an extra charge. This is a jewel of a place with hosts and service to match. It will be Pohara’s loss when they move on to their next venture but I wish them all the very best, they deserve it. Thank you Pete and Steve.

Posted by , from Tasman New Zealand on 13 Nov. 2017

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5 out of 5

Great location in a very beautiful corner of NZ

Immediately felt at home with the owners' friendly and welcoming approach, attention to detail etc.

Posted by on 30 Oct. 2017

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About the Ratanui Lodge

Location 818 Abel Tasman Dr, Pohara, 7183

Property Features

Ratanui Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this lodge measures 129 square feet (12 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Ratanui Lodge. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Pohara lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 129 sq ft of conference space
  • 12 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Ratanui Lodge offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • In-room dining
  • Flat-screen television
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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, debit cards, and cash.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5:30 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Boutique & Lodge property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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