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Ratanui Lodge

4.5 star property

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Lounge
Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$518
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

Explore the area

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818 Abel Tasman Dr, Pohara, 7183
  • Place, Pohara Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tata Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

About the area

Pohara

A luxury stay in Pohara awaits you at Ratanui Lodge. You'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from Tata Beach and 15.1 km (9.4 mi) from Te Waikoropupu Springs. Highlights at this 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 Hot tub and pool loungers. 129 square feet (12 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places in the area of this 4.5-property class Pohara lodge include Wainui Falls and Rawhiti Cave.
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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
  • ‪Nikau - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bay Take Away - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Molly B’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ratanui Lodge

Ratanui Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot 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 metres) and includes a conference centre. 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 centre
  • 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
Ratanui Lodge offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (129 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 4 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 per cent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 4 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.

National rating

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

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Ratanui Lodge?

Ratanui Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ratanui Lodge?

As of 15 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ratanui Lodge on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$518, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ratanui Lodge?

Yep, Ratanui Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ratanui Lodge?

Yep, Ratanui Lodge is a short 3-minute walk from Pohara Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and fishing.

Does Ratanui Lodge have a pool?

Ratanui Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Ratanui Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ratanui Lodge.

Does Ratanui Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ratanui Lodge?

No, Ratanui Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ratanui Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ratanui Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ratanui Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ratanui Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, comfortable bed and well supplied tea and coffee station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of all the places we stayed during our three weeks on the South Island, Ratanui Lodge provided the best service and hospitality. Firstly, the staff are so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much for them and the two ladies we dealt with went out of their way to give recommendations and ensure our stay was fantastic. We were on honeymoon and we were left a card and bottle of bubbly in the room which was a lovely touch, as was the robes and bottled water in the fridge. The breakfast is probably the best hotel breakfast you’ll ever get! A la carte options but I opted for the blueberry pancakes both days. The location is ideal, close to so many activities and in my opinion the right side of the Takaka Hill to make driving the area a much easier task (as opposed to basing yourself in Kaiteriteri). So many stunning walks and quiet beaches nearby. We loved Wainui Falls and Wharariki Beach. Sadly the weather didn’t allow for us to go Kayaking but I’m sure this would be a great activity to do. I really hope we can return from the UK one day and I would happily spend longer here! If we lived in NZ this could easily be a super week away. Absolutely amazing experience.
Dinner in the on site restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Whangarei

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare, San Anselmo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great location and the staff were fantastic and very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great launch point for many activities. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gao-Chao

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonios

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Prakash

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chung Shan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome! Great location, close to beautiful beaches. They also serve delicious food here. My room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful two night stay at this beautiful property. Great value, and incredible service. The breakfast was especially good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Beautiful rooms and lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful accommodations. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

G N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balthazar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place exceeded all of our (high) expectations - an excellent place to stay and eat.