Perched near Wainui Falls, Ratanui Lodge offers a serene retreat with a cooked-to-order breakfast and The Dining Room serving dinner. Unwind in the spa tub, lounge by the outdoor pool or explore nearby Tata Beach. With helpful staff and amenities like bike rentals and concierge services, this eco-certified lodge is perfect for nature lovers.
Ratanui Lodge puts you a short five-minute drive from Golden Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Dining Room, which serves dinner. A bar/lounge, a hot tub and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious lodge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (11 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference centre (129 square feet of space)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bike hire
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2010
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Piano
Communal living room
An outdoor pool
Hot tub
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
The Dining Room – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 per cent
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
Does Ratanui Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ratanui Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ratanui Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ratanui Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Ratanui Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ratanui Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Ratanui Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Ratanui Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ratanui Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Dining Room.
What's the area around Ratanui Lodge like?
Ratanui Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Pohara Beach.
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Ratanui Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar 2025
Great stay
Great location and the staff were fantastic and very helpful and friendly
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2025
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.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Apr 2024
Amazing staff and beautiful accommodations. We loved our stay here!
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2024
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Beautiful rooms and lovely location
donna
donna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Wonderful two night stay at this beautiful property. Great value, and incredible service. The breakfast was especially good.
Joel
Joel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2023
Very comfortable lodge with great restaurant and friendly staff in
Kirk
Kirk, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
This place is awesome! Great location, close to beautiful beaches. They also serve delicious food here. My room was clean and comfortable.
Chung Shan
Chung Shan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
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.
Dan
Dan, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
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.
Diane
Diane, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2023
This place exceeded all of our (high) expectations - an excellent place to stay and eat.
Balthazar
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2023
Great place with exceptional staff, they are just awesome
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr 2024
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.
Martin
Martin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2023
Great location, amazing staff, wonderful food, comfortable accommodations. We will be back!
Destiny
Destiny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2023
Lovely stay in Pohara
Very kind service. The rooms are very clean. Excellent breakfast and dinner in the restaurant. We love the place!
Jan
Jan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2023
Excellent client service and upscale feel to the entire property. While a bit “off the beaten path”, was really quiet, much less commercialized but we were treated to a beautifully appointed room, a fine dining meal and atmosphere with superb service and quality.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
great
Glynnis
Glynnis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2023
The most charming and beautiful place with touches that made our stay so comfortable. The manager Ethan went above and beyond. Highly recommend.
Dylan
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2025
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Fast direkt am Strand gelegen, Essen im Restaurant etwas teurer, aber hervorragend. Frühstück hervorragend.
Olaf
Olaf, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
6 Dec 2024
Prakash
Prakash, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2024
Helene
Helene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2024
Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und das Personal sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück war ausgezeichnet.