Maruia River Retreat

Reopens 18 September

Maruia River Retreat, a luxury wellness resort and nature sanctuary on a 500-acre private forest estate in New Zealand’s South Island, will reopen on 18 September 2025 after a short winter closure. Just 2 hours from Nelson or Blenheim and 90 minutes from the West Coast, the retreat offers seven private villas for a maximum of 12 guests, combining boutique luxury with immersive nature and wellness experiences.

Guests can enjoy deep sleep experience in their luxury villa, daily yoga, forest bathing, saunas, spa treatments, guided nature walks and gourmet dining, all supported by a commitment to sustainability with Qualmark Gold accreditation and 5-star Boutique and Lodge rating. Open year-round with flexible stay options, Maruia River Retreat is an exclusive, eco-luxury experience ideal for discerning travellers.

Contact: Cristina Holopainen

Email: cristina@maruia.co.nz

Phone: +64 (27) 563 3143

Website: maruia.co.nz

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Wilderness Lodge Moeraki

Capstone Hotel Management

New owners of Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki & Arthurs Pass

Capstone Hotel Management has added two iconic wilderness lodges to its growing New Zealand portfolio. Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass and Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki. Both properties are long-established leaders in eco-luxury tourism, combining stylish accommodation, gourmet dining, and fully guided nature experiences. Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass is set on a 4,000-acre high-country sheep station in the Southern Alps, while Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki, located between Franz Josef and Wānaka on the West Coast, offers forest and coastal trails, kayaking, and rare wildlife encounters such as the Fiordland Crested Penguin (Tawaki). With strong conservation values at their heart, these lodges give travel sellers a chance to connect clients with world-class wilderness experiences in New Zealand.

Contact: Akshay Bangari

Email: akshay@capstonehotels.co.nz

Phone: +64 (27) 263 2433

Website: wildernesslodge.co.nz

Awatuna Sunset Lodge

Winners of Boutique Hotel of the Year – West Coast Award

The Awatuna Sunset Lodge has won the Boutique Hotel of the Year – West Coast award for 2025, as announced by the Travel & Hospitality Awards. The judging panel recognised the lodge for its exceptional guest experience, high customer feedback, attention to detail, and the care and authenticity it brings to its guests' stays.

Elizabeth and Selwyn would like to thank their guests for the numerous nominations and great reviews across online sites and the awards.

Contact: Elizabeth & Selwyn

Email: explore@awatunasunsetlodge.nz

Phone: +64 (22) 3292 450

Website: awatunasunsetlodge.nz

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Maruia Hot Springs

New Trade Manager

Maruia Hot Springs, nestled in the Lewis Pass National Reserve, welcomes Summer Du as its new Trade Manager. This award-winning, off-grid wellness retreat offers travel sellers a truly unique product: pure geothermal bathing in mineral-rich alpine springs, eco-luxury accommodation, and signature wellness experiences including yoga, spa therapies, and guided sauna infusions.

Guests can choose from indulgent overnight packages, rejuvenating day retreats, or twilight bathing experiences, all complemented by locally sourced, farm-to-table dining. With Summer as the new point of contact, you can look forward to creating restorative, sustainable journeys for your clients.

Contact: Summer Du

Email: summer.du@maruiahotsprings.nz

Phone: +64 (22) 4238609

Website: maruiahotsprings.nz

Woodland Glen Lodge

Woodland Glen Lodge Wins Guest House of the Year – West Coast

Woodland Glen Lodge has been awarded Guest House of the Year – West Coast in the prestigious Oceania 2025 Travel & Hospitality Awards. Recognised for its exceptional guest experience, attention to detail, and consistently outstanding feedback, the lodge stood out for the care and authenticity woven into every stay.

Just 2km from Hokitika, Woodland Glen Lodge is set on 21 acres of gardens and orchards, offering a tranquil country house B&B experience. Each guest room is named after a nearby West Coast lake, celebrating the region’s natural and cultural heritage, while panoramic views of the Southern Alps provide a stunning backdrop. With peaceful grounds for birdwatching, relaxing, or enjoying a glass of wine under the tulip tree, Woodland Glen Lodge combines genuine Kiwi hospitality with a true sense of place.

Contact: Frazer

Email: relax@woodlandglen.co.nz

Phone: +64 (3) 755 6252

Website: woodlandglen.co.nz

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Goldfield Suites

Refurbished Outdoor Dining Area

Goldfield Suites has continued their refurbishment and updating plans this winter. Their outdoor dining area has now been converted into an enclosed purpose-built space to enable its useability all season. As well as being used for the very popular slow-smoked evening meal, Goldfield Suites will now be providing cooked and continental breakfasts. The cooked breakfast will include locally sourced produce and will include free range eggs, omelettes, tasty local bacon, and ‘lite-waffles’ with banana bacon and maple syrup.

Contact: Andy and Jolene

Email: stay@goldfieldsuites.co.nz

Phone: +64 (21) 122 6534

Website: goldfieldsuites.co.nz

Ashley Hotel

Freshly Upgraded

Ashley Hotel has refreshed its main building, now featuring modern, stylish guest rooms and new air conditioning throughout for year-round comfort. Guests can also enjoy a new gaming area with poker machines, plus two fully automated massage chairs coming soon. The property offers a variety of accommodation options, on-site dining, and conference facilities making it a convenient and comfortable base for exploring the West Coast.

Contact: Pramod Singh

Email: GM@hotelashley.co.nz

Phone: +64 (29) 020 77073

Website: hotelashley.co.nz

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