Ratanui Lodge

09/10/2026

Breakfast should never be rushed.

No grabbing toast on the way out the door.

No coffee disappearing beside a laptop.

Just sit down, take your time and enjoy breakfast before deciding where the day will take you.

Breakfast is included with our accommodation, so your Golden Bay day gets to start exactly as a holiday should.

Stay, breakfast, then explore.

08/10/2026

Look a little closer.
The details matter.

You'll find touches from local and Top of the South artists throughout our rooms - including prints by Golden Bay artist Peter Geen and handcrafted porcelain coffee mugs by Nelson artist Sue Newitt.

Add freshly ground Sublime Coffee, natural bathroom amenities and your own outdoor seating looking into the garden.

Small things?

Perhaps.

But they're the things that make somewhere feel considered.

Come and discover the details for yourself.

04/10/2026

Before Christmas gets busy, go somewhere beautifully quiet.

December has a habit of filling up fast: the shopping, the catch-ups, the end-of-year rush, and the seemingly endless list of things that need doing before Christmas.

So before all of that… how about a couple of days that ask absolutely nothing of you?

The Calm Before Christmas is your invitation to escape over the hill to Pohara for a peaceful pre-Christmas reset.

Settle into a Deluxe Room, wake up to breakfast each morning, wander Pōhara Beach, explore if you feel like it - and enjoy a $100 food and beverage voucher during your stay.

Then head home rested, recharged and ready for Christmas.

Give yourself a little calm before Christmas begins, book now, link in bio.

30/09/2026

And just like that… a new season begins at Ratanui Lodge!

Today is opening day, and it feels very good to be back.

The rooms are ready, the restaurant is set, the team is here and another beautiful Golden Bay season is stretching out ahead of us.

We’re looking forward to welcoming familiar faces back to Pōhara, meeting plenty of new ones, and sharing everything we love about this very special corner of the world.

Whether you're coming over the hill for a spring escape, a great meal or a few days exploring Golden Bay, we can't wait to welcome you.

Here's to the 2026/27 season 🥂

30/09/2026

Spring.
Golden Bay.
Two nights together. 💛

Sometimes the best celebration is simply getting away from everything else for a while.

Our Romantic Ratanui package has been created for anniversaries, birthdays, special occasions - or those times when you don't really need a reason.

Spend two nights in a Deluxe Room, with a beautiful Teresa Brough Designer Flowers bouquet waiting on arrival and a luxurious Manuka Dreams gift set, including two silk pillowcases and NZ Mānuka sleep mist, to take home.

Then settle into the Ratanui pace with daily breakfast for two and a three-course dinner together on one evening.

For the ultimate indulgence, you can also add a relaxing 60-minute massage, subject to availability.

Make this spring about a little more time together.

Book now, link in bio.

28/09/2026

You don't have to travel far for a very good glass of w**e. 🍷

When you're staying in one of New Zealand's beautiful w**e-growing regions, it seems only right to pour something local.

At Ratanui, our w**e list includes a selection from around Nelson and Tasman - from crisp Kahurangi Estate Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris, to Seifried Estate Chardonnay, Blackenbrook Pinot Blanc and Tohu Whenua Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Upper Moutere.

Even better when it's enjoyed after a day exploring Golden Bay, with dinner ahead and nowhere to drive afterwards.

Pull up a chair, ask us what's pouring and discover a little more of our region - one glass at a time.

Our restaurant reopens 1 October, 2026 , book your table today - https://ratanuilodge.com/menu

21/09/2026

Summer will get here soon enough.
So come when spring is settling into Golden Bay.

Enjoy Pōhara Beach, days exploring, and leisurely breakfasts and evenings when dinner and a drink are only steps from your room. And if you're thinking October or November, our current spring offers make now a particularly good time to put that trip in the diary:

🌼 Spring over the Hill: save 15% on selected dates between 1 October and 30 November, plus receive a $25 food or beverage credit per room.
🌼 Stay Two Nights and Save: unwind completely when you stay 2 nights or more this Spring - and save 20%. Subject to select dates and availability.

Get over the hill before everyone else does - book your spring escape today!

https://ratanuilodge.com/offers

17/09/2026

Just two more weeks before we open for the season, who is joining us this spring?

14/09/2026

There’s a particularly lovely window in Golden Bay when spring has arrived, the days are getting longer and summer still feels comfortably far away.

Pōhara Beach, drinks and nibble by the pool, and a day exploring followed by absolutely no need to rush anywhere - bliss!

October and November are calling - perhaps the best time to come to Golden Bay is before everyone else has the same idea.

Start planning your spring escape to Ratanui Lodge, link in bio.

10/09/2026

Your next good business idea might need a change of scenery.

Boardroom walls have their limitations - we are proud to offer something a little different for planning days, small meetings and corporate retreats.

Our Tarakohe Room can become a meeting or breakout space, while the dining room, bar and sunny verandah give everyone somewhere to reconnect when the laptops close.

And yes, taking over all ten rooms is an option too...

Talk to us about bringing your team over the hill -

Book Ratanui Lodge in Golden Bay for exclusive use, ideal for celebrations, family reunions, or corporate retreats, with 10 guest rooms, dining areas, bar, and outdoor pool.