Facilities
Our desire is to deliver the best we can to you and yours in natural surroundings of supreme beauty, accommodating you in great comfort in modern contemporary design. The stunning combination of location, site and building has been masterfully realised by architect Geoff Richards and reflects tranquil elegant simplicity.
Stay Inclusions:
Arrival transfers from Matiatia ferry, or from point of arrival on-island if by seaplane or light aircraft
Check in usually from 1400, check out usually by 1100.
Transfers to your chosen dinner location within the local area around Oneroa (dinner costs and return your care)
Use of all Marino Ridge's comforts and amenities, including reception, onsite staff and daily housekeeping
Delicious gourmet breakfasts, much from our potager gardens and grove, changing daily
Departure transfers to Matiatia ferry, or to point of departure off-island if by seaplane or light aircraft
Scenic Flight and Heli-Fishing
Take off from our helipad to buzz around the most picturesque Island in the Hauraki Gulf: Waiheke Island - the "Island of Wine", voted 5th best island in the world by Leisure & Travel magazine! From above you'll see every bay, every vineyard and every beach from Matiatia to Stony Batter to Te Matuku. Add some bait, rods, reels and catch baskets (all supplied) and head off by helicopter to ultra-remote spots for a few hours heli-fishing.
The Accommodation
Opt for one of our beautiful guest suites that enjoy a sublime choice of views, or enjoy the peace and serenity of having the entire lodge to yourself. Maybe bring your friends and family too?
Pool
Our 17m Lap Pool is heated in season and with a couple of day's notice on special request out of season. Our outdoor jacuzzi is heated year round. Nature's seawater swimming is at the beach at the bottom of the property... ;)
Helipad
Our fully consented onsite Helipad is available for your private arrival and departure from the airport or other location, for heli-tours, heli-fishing in season and for those very special occasions which demand the best!
What our previous guests have said
Thank you for an amazing stay. See you next time. XXX
MADDI AND JORDAN ... NZL
We intended only to stay long enough to acclimatize to NZ. Now, we'd like to stay forever! What a wonderful spot Marino Ridge is. But more than
JILL, DAVID, BEN, DANNY ... USA
I can't say enough about Pete & Caroline and the stay we had at their incredible home. From the minute we walked off the ferry we felt like we were
STEVE AND MEGAN ... USA
Brian and I are thinking of you as another storm is hitting the North Island. We hope all is well and the storm doesn’t impact you or your beautiful
BRIAN AND TERESA ... USA
Thank you for sharing you little piece of paradise with us - we feel blessed - best wishes.
MARYANN AND GRAEME ... NZL
Beautiful House and views, lovely hosts and delicious breakfasts. We will miss Peter, Caroline, the dogs and New Zealand. What a paradise!!
DWIGHT & FAMILY ... USA
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful place. Thank you Peter and Caroline!
JIM AND NGAIRE ... USA
Two lovely days - warm hospitality, excellent drinks and canapés, and a heavenly location and stylish home. Thank you both!
LAWRENCE AND ANNE ...UK
Thank you for being such gracious hosts and sharing your beautiful home with us (and your sweet dogs). This was the perfect start to our honeymooon!
JOHN AND SIOBHÁN ... USA