Immerse yourself in New Zealand as nature intended. The estate offers a truly unique selection of adventure, including river & bird walks, hikes, river rafting tours and nature bathing.
Nurture your body, mind and soul. Relax and recharge with a sauna, join daily group or private yoga classes, soak in the stoked hot tub or visit the beautiful treatment room for a massage or bespoke facial.
A private resident chef showcases the best of New Zealand dining. Creatively using produce grown on the property and local seasonal delicacies.
The seven villas (5x studio and 2x one-bedroom) are beautifully appointed with attention to detail, brand new Italian kitchenettes, super king beds and luxury linen.
Situated along the magnificent Maruia River and protected by mountains from the east and west, the Maruia River Retreat is a stunning boutique lodge where guests can relax, reconnect, explore and celebrate.
With only 7 luxury villas within a 500-acre nature estate, guests are welcomed with a sense of being far away from the clutter of everyday life, and invited to find shelter at the core of what is truly beautiful and peaceful.
“Maruia” (ma-roo-ee-ah) – Maori, adj. meaning “sheltered or shaded”
Taking its name from the stunning river valley it is nestled in, the Maruia River Retreat lies at the heart of an extensive natural estate encompassing a pristine native Beech forest, long-established gardens, walking trails and terraced paddocks at the top of New Zealand’s breathtaking South Island.
LOCATION:
Located near the top of the South Island between Nelson & Christchurch. Maruia River Retreat is situated on a 500-acre nature estate, home to seven private villas plus a main lodge with a restaurant, yoga Shala and spa. We are the perfect base for exploring the beautiful South Island and greater New Zealand. Beautiful scenic drive from Nelson (2 Hours), Christchurch (3 Hours), Blenheim (2.5 Hours), Kaikoura (3.2 Hours) and Hanmer Springs (1.45 Hours).
Arrive by car, private transfer, helicopter or even charter a plane to land on our private airstrip.
