Ratanui Lodge  

On Pohara’s sun-soaked edge in Golden Bay, just across the road from Pohara Beach. Minutes from the northern Abel Tasman National Park gateway and easy driving distance to Te Waikoropupu Springs, Wainui Falls, Farewell Spit, Tata Beach and Rawhiti Cave. Family-friendly and offering all-inclusive short-break options for a no-fuss escape.

A newly refurbished, contemporary lodge with a stylish but relaxed vibe. Rooms range from balcony/terrace options to suites with premium bedding, down comforters, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with tubs or showers. Expect bathrobes, in-room essentials like a fridge and hairdryer, and a small roster of ten guestrooms that lean luxury yet stay approachable.

Indoor and outdoor pools plus a hot tub, a massage room and garden spaces to unwind. A bar and lounge sit alongside an on-site restaurant, with room service available. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, free self-parking, tour desk and concierge services, transfers and car rental assistance, laundry and dry cleaning, safe-deposit boxes and luggage storage keep things simple and practical. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings with the beach a short stroll away.

Small conference and meeting room space (about 129 sq ft / 12 sq m) for intimate events. Complimentary wired and wireless internet and luggage storage available for planners and guests.

The Dining Room restaurant and bar/lounge is open seven days for breakfast, cocktails and dinner. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00–10:00 AM, with in-room dining available for quieter evenings.