Name: Abel Tasman Marahau Lodge
Address: Marahau Beach, Marahau, NZ

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Jill

Very nice room with a garden view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Susan

Lovely place to stay. Friendly staff and very clean and tidy. Pretty area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

rebecca

Convenient small kitchen is greatly appreciated. Fresh milk for coffee and tea!! It's a thoughtful touch

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Ian

Helpful and welcoming staff. Clean and well-equipped room with nice patio overlooking countryside. Great location for Abel Tasman track. Good separate kitchen-dining facility for communal use with 2 barbeques.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Marcy

We had a wonderful stay here and would absolutely recommend it. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the property is very comfortable with far more amenities than you’d expect for a small hotel. Everything is well run and thoughtfully organized.

The location is excellent—just a short walk to the water taxis for exploring Abel Tasman National Park, which made our trips very easy.

The only minor thing we noticed was that the kitchenette in our room was quite small with limited storage space. However, the large communal kitchen was fantastic and made cooking easy.

Overall, a great place to stay and a perfect base for exploring the area.

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2026

Gabrielle

I enjoyed the stay. Everything was good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Ian

Room modern with all required facilities. Lovely outdoor sitting area. Great location, and very helpful owners. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Emma

If I ran a guest house this is how i would run it. Tina has thought of everything from an everything you need to know pre arrival to every thing you could need whilst their. China crockery, fresh milk, a fab communal kitchen and Weber BBQ’s, instructions for everything. A lovely decking area to sit on.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Dec 2025

Narasimhachari

Wanted to charge for an extra pod of coffee

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Sian

Loved the top quality welcome and furnishings, ideally placed for hiking and kayak trips! Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Michele

Tina and family, and their amazing staff have truly thought of everything to make their guests’ stay perfect. Her recommendations for how to get the most from our time there were spot on. The cabins are fresh, bright, and comfortable. There is an option for breakfast with some of the best locally-made granola and homemade jam!! An all around perfect stay, at the doorstep to this jewel of a national park. We are so glad we found Abel Tasman Lodge. It has been the highlight of our time in Nee Zealand.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Ellen

Beautiful room, quiet, just a short walk to the Abel Tasman Coastal Track entrance.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Adele

Love it!

Everything is great!
We had a wonderful stay!
Tina is awesome! She is very friendly, kind and helpful.
Beautiful view, the bed and bathroom are very clean and comfortable!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

Gordon

Perfect break

From the Friendly greeting when we arrived to the cheery goodbye when we left this was a perfect break.
Fantastic accommodation in a lovely setting.
Everything we wanted

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Clare

Wonderful place to stay

We loved our 4 day stay here. The Lodge is the perfect place to stay- beautifully clean and well appointed facilities and just minutes from the Abel Tasman Park. Would highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

pamela

Beautiful room and balcony. Great how close to Aqua Taxi. Nice hot tub to access free of charge. Also nice massage available. Highly recommend

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2024

Jason

Just a very good place to stay recommended to all my friends.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Barry

Welcoming hosts . Peaceful setting. Beautiful chalet . Comfortable bed. Extra touches

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2024

JUDY

Perfect Spot to Stay

We had a wonderful stay at Abel Tasman Lodge. Owners very helpful: giving suggestions on things to do, arranging tours/guides and offering restaurants. The facility is absolutely lovely with in each room and what is offered on the grounds.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2024

Benjamin

The rooms were very clean with all the amenities you need. A continental breakfast was served to your door exactly at the time requested. It did cost extra, but well-worth it. The hot tub was clean and warm, the staff friendly and helpful. They are willing to make dinner reservations, if needed. The park is within feet of the lodge. Wonderful place to stay - we will definitely stay again!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Beautiful lodge at the entrance of Abel Tasman NP

I loved my stay at the lodge. It had everything I needed and more: a laundry, a spa, a well equipped kitchen, etc.

While I was there for a week, I could have easily seen myself stay for another one.

The owners are super friendly as well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2024

Alexander

A fantastic property in a stunning location ! My family and I found this property to be clean and comfortable, and the owners gracious and welcoming .

The hotel is within easy walking distance of walking trails and beaches in Abel Tasman National Park , and is also within easy reach of great dining options in Marahau. Abel Tasman Lodge offers value for money and comfort for any travellers visiting this beautiful corner of NZ!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2023

Peter

This was a really nice facility. It catered to all needs and the owners were great from the time we drove up. Let us know about the area and were very helpful at explaining all in the unit. Only issue was the bed, still better than most I have stayed at as I travel for work. I would recommend this to anyone and I would stay there myself again as well placed, quiet and very helpful owners. Made for an excellent holiday.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2023

Andrew

Luxury in nature

Great little lodges. Staff/owner super helpful. Very comfortable and well appointed. Breakfast trays and packed lunches very good. Laundry on site, two restaurants in walking distance. Even a hot tub available for booking. A great stopover stay to visit nearby National Park.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2023

Joelle

Fabulous property, great gardens and views on the sea. Very helpul and friendly staff. Good location to visit the farewell spit area. In short, a real gem, not to be missed!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

William

Everything about the property was unique and well coordinated. Policy on in-room coffee was difficult to understand. Coffees provided only for first day? After that you’re on your own?

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2023

Caley

Absolutely perfect start to our trip at this extremely homey and peaceful lodge. The owners are SO kind and thoughtful, as well as extremely helpful. Fresh off a long travel to get there, they quickly helped us sort out our missing bags, where to get food and supplies, what activities best met our needs. It was an absolutely seamless stay and truly hard to leave. Can’t wait to go back!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2023

Lauren

Abel Tasman Perfection

Truly an oasis of a stay at the door of Abel Tasman. The owners are the sweetest. The chalets are incredibly well appointed with the nicest touches and beautiful patio furniture. The bag lunches and breakfast options were perfect. We didn’t want to leave!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

An excellent stay

We had a terrific three night stay here. A very friendly welcome from Scott, very comfortable room and fantastic to be only a five minute walk from the park. Excellent eco credentials and very good quality breakfast and picnic lunches. Could not have been better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2023

Paul

Able Tasman

Lovely spacious room with a nice balcony.
Great location to the village and the National park .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

Andrew

Well worth a visit ...

Fantastic location. Very quiet. Easy walking distance to Abel Tasman track and shops etc. A great shared kitchen facilities for guests staying in a studio units.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2022

Patrice

Loved it. Great accommodation. Very peaceful location

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2021

S

Great place

Abel Tasman lodge is fabulous and spotless. Also good value for money as such high quality accommodation. And the owners / managers Scott and Jocelyn couldn’t be more helpful. Highly recommended. Cooking and laundry facilitators and massage room all added bonuses If I ever go back to Abel Tasman I will look no further than Abel Tasman lodge.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2021

Verified traveler

Great little hotel, would definitely stay again! Very clean and comfortable, staff were great. Was an easy walk into Abel Tasman and a short drive to Kaiteriteri to get the boat to Abel Tasman too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

We’ll be back!

Great facilities, hosts were very hospitable and helpful throughout our stay. The room/ lodge was very clean and well equipped (there were even screens on windows to keep the bugs out!) kitchen and laundry were easy to use as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2021

philippe

Great place. I recommend 200%

Great place, all facilities, well equipped, beautiful park, handy location to explore Abel Tasman!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Great place to stay. Great location. Lovely and helpful owners.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

This place is amazing, we liked it so much that we changed our plans to stay another night.
We are hiking in the national park and this is the perfect place to stay. Laundry room and common kitchen helps for longer stays but we are more just enjoying the beautiful private back patio and great room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Faultless. Spotless presentation. Friendly and accommodating. The best stay by far in NZ.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2019

Melissa

Great cabin, nice helpful people

Very helpful about suggesting hikes. Made a dinner reservation for us to make sure restaurant would stay open that late. Room was very comfortable and had everything you would need, fridge, cooktop, microwave. We shopped in Nelson so we could make our own breakfast and lunches. There are only 2 restaurants in town. Good WIFI.
We were very happy with the lodge and the park is very beautiful though we were not able to hike as much as we wanted because of the heavy rain.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2019

Simone

Great location and facilities.

Excellent location near the Able Tasman track and the facilities are great. BBQ and kitchen supplied so you can cook yourself (not the greatest Vegetarian options in town). Rooms are a good size and clean. Owners leave you alone unless you need something. quite and good birdlife.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2019

Nigel

Really excellent place

This place is faultless. Stylish, roomy, comfortable with a hot tub you can book, a beautiful garden and excellent facilities. It’s right next door to where the water taxis leave. Nice little touches like herbs to pick for your cooking and a book share.
Not surprisingly the hosts are very helpful and well organised. I don’t usually rave about places but in this case it’s appropriate. Book early.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2019

Holmes

Just spent an amazing 5 nights at the Abel Tasman Lodge in Marahau. This is by far the highlight of our trip around NZ so far. Our modern two bedroom lodge was very clean and comfortable and well equipped for self-catering for 4 people. As well as our own kitchen there was a very clean and well stocked communal kitchen that we could have used. The lodge location was so peaceful and the view from the patio was stunning. We made good use of the complimentary spa pool (great after a long walk or kayaking) and the laundry too. The owners Jocelyn and Scott are extremely friendly and helpful and will go out of their way to assist visitors for which we were very grateful. The accomodation is great value for money and well located close to the water taxis and kayak operators so no need to use the car when there. We had a fantastic couple of days walking in the NP using water taxis and spent a day kayaking around the marine park. We would recommend the Abel Tasman aqua taxi service and also Abel Tasman Kayaks. Remember to stock up on groceries in Nelson or Motueka before arriving as the shop in Marahau is small.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2019

Julian

Superb accommodation in a perfect location

Superb location in a beautiful little village adjacent to the Abel Tasmin National Park water taxi service which is an absolute 'must do'. Immaculate accommodation including a separate fully equipped kitchen and laundry room close to the room.Very helpful owners who clearly cherish their property and really want you to enjoy your stay with them.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2019

Daniel

Perfect base for Abel Tasman

Very confortable and beautiful hotel at the gates of Abel Tasman National Park. The staff are very nice and helpful. The rooms are new, clean and well designed. Maximum 10 min. by walk from everywhere in the town vicinity (park, activities, restaurants...). This eco-friendly resort has been one of my favourites during my NZ trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2019

Cindy

Great Place would stay here again if in the area

Great property. Clean, fresh, friendly family run property. Beds sleep great. Water taxi to the Abel Tasman Park is just down the street and a must-do. Loved the room set up with the mini kitchen amenities and then the BIG common kitchen access. (That was a huge plus, especially during off-season when all three restaurants in town are closed. So come prepared or be ready to drive up and over the mountain to get to restaurant services.)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2019

Barbara

The K at Abel Tasman was the best

One of the nicest Hotel Rooms I have Experienced.
Extremely large.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful cabins,very clean, great location, well serviced. all amenities. We really enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent in every area! Clean and comfortable room. Good facilities. Great location. Very friendly host. Good view too.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2019

Gordon

Hot tub is great after a long track hike or a cool day at the beach.

Kitchen had extra condiments and two bbq’s outside.

The pukeko bird out our deck was a cute regular.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Do not be put off by your first glimpse of the place. Although it might look like an old motel, the rooms are spacious, the bed comfortable and the atmosphere welcoming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Rooms were spacious and clean. They have a central kitchen fully equipped for guest to use. BQ grills for your use. Scott was great in making arrangements for hiking,water taxi and kayaking. Walking distance to 2 restaurants and convenience store. Great place to stay for Abel Tasman Park.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Great place.

Wonderful place in great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely accommodations, setting, and location. Great communal kitchen, hot tub, staff very helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet,well maintained property in centre of village. Owners are friendly and helpful. Situated near kayak hire and horse riding. Close to beach and Abel Tasman park entrance

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely property in stunning location.
Very friendly, helpful hosts. Everything there that you need for a holiday

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2018

Amanda

Perfect location. Beautiful spacious rooms. Helpful hosts sorted out our day hike and sea taxi. Perfect.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Couples Escape

Exceeded all our expectations! Such a great romantic getaway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing location close to national park, great facilities and friendly hosts.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2018

Alan

Fabulous large room with a separate wet room. Lovely views from all rooms. Free use of the hot tub. Cannot fault anything about the lodge.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely place to stay
Very helpful and great lunches available

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2018

Marilyn

Impeccable

Had a great three night stay at Abel Tasman Lodge.
The location was fantastic, just a stones throw from the Abel Tasman NP walking track, water taxis and kayak hire. It was also very quiet with a beautiful outlook onto manicured gardens.
Our studio room was spotlessly clean, modern and bright. It had lots of extra touches most Motel rooms don’t ie boot cleaner, clothes horse teapot etc. It also had an electric jug, toaster and lovely crockery and cutlery. The bed was very comfortable and was made up every day of our stay.
Bathroom was really modern, with a fold back, space saving shower screen. The only thing lacking was an exhaust fan. The window couldn’t be opened too far without losing privacy.
The communal kitchen was awesome. There was absolutely nothing lacking there.
Overall the lodge was impeccable and a credit to the owners.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2018

Alastair

One of the best in NZ

Fantastic motel..
Don't book one night.. stay for two or three.. or more!
Hope to go back again soon..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2018

Meredith

Comfortable hotel with superior service! This was one of our nicest stays in NZ! Rooms are comfortable, immaculate and have floor to ceiling windows with great natural light. Jocelyn and Scott were accomodating hosts helping us book our park activities and brought us a delicious breakfast in the morning. Thank you for a fantastic stay!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2018

Taylor

If you’re coming to Abel Tasman, you have to stay here. Jocelyn and Scott are the kindest, most helpful people. Beautiful lodge, fully outfitted with everything you could want, and a very peaceful atmosphere. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent...

Scott and Joce, legends, thanks very much for accomodating every need. Place was perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2018

Mariela

Lovely and cozy, and in great location.

Lovely suites, clean and comfortable. Location was great. Host was helpful. I would recommend it for anyone wanting to explore the Abel Tasman National Park.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2018

Kevin

Quiet home away from home

The property was cute, well kept, and quiet! Joce was helpful with anything we needed and information in the area.

The community kitchen had everything we needed and was great at night. Star gazing from hot tub had to be the highlight!

Added bonus its easily walkable to everything near by!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2018

Verified traveler

Scott, Joce, and team were great! Very kind, helpful and went out of their way to ensure we had a fun family vacation.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2018

Rob

We were delighted to see the room - very modern and well decorated. Scott was very helpful - including recommending and booking our kayak experience in Abel Tasman- which was wonderful. The location is great- easy walk to the park, and other activities in marahau.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2018

Verified traveler

Great Spot in Abel Tasman

Hotel was great with nice room clean and very functional. Staff was very nice and suggested activities and called restaurants for us. Area is beautiful

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2018

Jessica

Comfortable and beautiful stay at the Lodge. Best customer service and incredible and helpful advice from reception. Short walk from the National Park and next to the aqua taxi- excellent location.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2018

Mike

The place to stay when visiting Abel Tasman Park

My wife, 2 kids and I spent 4 nights at Abel Tasman Lodge in a two bedroom cabin.
The room had free wifi, a pleasant outlook over a horse paddock to the hills beyond, an excellent bathroom, nice compact kitchen with all the necessary kitchen equipment, a heat pump and comfy beds. There's a nice spa on the grounds which can be hired for an hour.
The lodge is right on the doorstep of the Abel Tasman Park with its stunning coastline supporting a myriad of activities - hiking, kayaking, sailing etc. and is only 100m from the Aqua Taxis and Kayak hire places. The 3 restaurant/cafes in the area are all a short walk away.
The owners Jocelyn and Scott were wonderful hosts who were only too happy to advise on what to do.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent location within walking distance of start of Able Tasman National Park track. Very friendly owners and staff. Rooms clean and comfortable. Nice touch to offer milk for coffee and tea

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2018

joseph

Perfect choice

Perfect choice! Very scenic setting, great location, wonderful host. Our lodge Unit had a separate bedroom, a living room combined with a kitchen & dinning area, plus a patio with chairs & small table overlooking a lovely landscape. We had a corner unit, but all units have a patio & views. All was very comfortable, clean & new.

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