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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Ratanui Lodge in Takaka offers adults-only accommodations with a traditional restaurant and bar. Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The lodge features air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Additional facilities include a hot tub, tennis court, and free bicycles for exploring the surroundings. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Dinner and cocktails are available in a relaxed ambiance. Convenient Location: Located 67 mi from Nelson Airport, the lodge is highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support. Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent restaurant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lucy
    United States United States
    Very nice full breakfast in the morning. Staff helped us dry clothes after being in the rain all day.
  • Brenda
    United States United States
    The property was beautifully landscaped and rooms quite spacious / comfortable. The restaurant menu was exceptional with a hearty breakfast and delicious fine dining at night. The outdoor patio was perfect for the pre-dinner cocktail. Staff and...
  • Connie
    United States United States
    The staff was exceptionally gracious and accommodating. They made the stay very pleasant.
  • Sara
    United States United States
    We loved our stay at Ratatnui Lodge - the staff was so accommodating to anything and everything we needed. The rooms were very comfortable; outdoor jacuzzi (needed to be cleaned but still nice) and pool area were a great bonus. Included breakfast...
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Great location for walking, hiking and exploring Golden Bay Area.
  • Caroline
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location, amazing rooms. The managers are amazing
  • Wilks
    New Zealand New Zealand
    the breakfast was amazing, as was the dinner, overall experience was wonderful
  • Adele
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had the best experience at Ratanui Lodge. Their exceptional hospitality, comfortable and expertly clean rooms, and safe and secure environment were fantastic. The location is just a short 3 - 4 minute walk from the beach, local bars/restaurants...
  • Allen
    United States United States
    Great place to stay. We liked everything about it.
  • Jennie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely location right near the beach and perfect place to relax after finishing the Heaphy track. Beautiful hotel, everything was very comfortable and clean and the people were lovely. Hot tub was great! Breakfast was also delicious. A wonderful...

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Breakfast Room
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Dinner Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ratanui Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 100 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.