Ratanui Lodge

23/10/2026

Here's to Friday!

Wishing you a wonderful long weekend - wherever your adventures take you 😊

19/10/2026

You don't have to be staying with us to enjoy Ratanui Lodge - our restaurant and bar are open to the public, and we'd love to welcome Golden Bay locals and visitors alike.

Whether it's a leisurely afternoon drink, a relaxed dinner for two or an evening catching up with friends, our restaurant offers a lovely setting to settle in and enjoy good food and company.

And with the warmer months ahead, there's plenty to look forward to 😊

19/10/2026

Before the Christmas rush begins, there's time for one more little escape.

Leave the shopping lists, end-of-year commitments and festive preparations behind for a few days and enjoy the slower pace of Golden Bay with our Calm Before Christmas package.

It includes:
✨ Deluxe Room accommodation
✨ Daily breakfast
✨ A $100 food and beverage voucher to enjoy during your stay
Available for stays from 1–21 December 2026.

Peaceful mornings, delicious food, beautiful surroundings and a little time to recharge before the celebrations begin - give yourself something lovely to look forward to this December.

Find out more, link in bio.

18/10/2026

Long weekend plans?
How about a little pampering?

If you're heading over the hill to Golden Bay this Labour Weekend, why not make a little time for yourself?

Our Day Spa is the perfect place to unwind, with relaxing massages and soothing body rituals designed to help you switch off and recharge. Whether you've spent the day exploring Golden Bay or simply feel like treating yourself, a little pampering could be just what the long weekend calls for.

Go on, you deserve it!

Appointments are subject to availability, so we recommend booking ahead to secure your preferred time.

Discover our Day Spa at https://ratanuilodge.com/day-spa or phone 03 525 7998.

Discover the Day Spa at Ratanui Lodge with massages, facials and therapies designed for relaxation and wellness in tranquil Golden Bay surrounds.

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