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Situated in the heart of Pohara Beach at Golden Bay, Ratanui Lodge was fully refurbished in winter 2021, it offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free continental breakfast in a beautiful natural setting. It boasts a saltwater swimming pool, a restaurant and a lounge bar. Facilities at Ratanui Lodge Golden Bay include a beauty treatment room and a tour desk that can assist with booking Golden Bay kayaking trips, eco-tours to Farewell Spit Nature Reserve, horse-trekking at Wharariki Beach, or cruises into the Abel Tasman National Park. All rooms include a Smart TV and an outdoor seating area. Rooms are furnished in a contemporary style and include tea/coffee making facilities and and an ensuite bathroom. A continental breakfast is served each morning. Ratanui Lodge is only 1 minute’s walk from the beach at Pohara. Takaka town centre is a 10-minute drive and Abel Tasman National Park is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Pohara
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gavin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The breakfast choice excellent. Cereal fantastic. Cooked breakfast very good, wonderful bacon and eggs poached to perfection.
  • Rochelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very comfortable bed. Nice attention to detail. Bar and restaurant onsite but 2 other restaurants a few metres away
  • Marcel
    Germany Germany
    This is a beautiful location to stay in Abel Tasman Nationalpark. The hosts were friendly and breakfast was tasty and fresh. Would definitely come again.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Breakfast Room
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Dinner Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Ratanui Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Chinese

House rules

Ratanui Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Ratanui Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children under 12 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.

Free transfers are available to and from Takaka Airport. Please inform Ratanui Lodge in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note we charge a 2.5% credit card surcharge on payments made by credit card.

When booking [4] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ratanui Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Ratanui Lodge

  • The prices at Ratanui Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ratanui Lodge has 2 restaurants:

    • Breakfast Room
    • Dinner Restaurant

  • Ratanui Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming Pool
    • Beach

  • Ratanui Lodge is 100 yards from the centre of Pohara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ratanui Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Ratanui Lodge include:

    • Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Ratanui Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ratanui Lodge on this page.