It was one of the best places we stayed during our entire journey on the North and South Island! Though it's quite a long drive to come to the retreat, it's absolutely worth it. The rooms a superb and spacious with a fantastic view. I have never had such a huge indoor pool , though we stayed in a lot... More

It is not necessary to repeat the compliments that have already been expressed but we would like to endorse these. It is a credit to the family who have worked so hard to create such a superb place and to appreciate it properly it is necessary to stay at least two nights. We booked a suite which we felt was... More

We were able to take the wonderful opportunity to share this magnificent piece of paradise with the wonderful hosts that make this retreat so welcoming. They share their beautiful retreat that oozes there craftmanship and expertise,(lovely big rooms with a fantastic comfortable bed and spabath) although not quite finished it still has the fantastic views, and you can feel how... More

Westhaven really is a retreat from the outside World. We visited on a special rate for a well overdue honeymoon before the Lodge is completed but it made no difference to how special it was. What a beautiful and relaxing environment run by a wonderful family team of Bruno, Monika x 2, and family are what make this place so... More

This most beautiful place exceeded our expectations. We set off for our weekend of bliss from Nelson first thing on Friday morning, stopping off in Takaka, then Collingwood for lunch ( and to check out if there was much whitebait running !) then continued cruising on over the enjoyable drive to Westhaven Retreat. We were greeted on our arrival by... More

Spa and pool not working and unfortunately we weren't made aware of this when we booked. Rooms were nicely decorated and bed very comfortable, but they desperately need a small fridge so that guests can at least have a drink in their room, as well as avoiding the long life milk pottles. This place is a work in progress with... More

Nestled in a remote part of Golden Bay (on the west coast) the lodge is extremely private and peaceful. The hosts are warm, friendly and the level of service is outstanding. The lodge is luxuriously appointed and our suite was romatic and beautiful. We had a wonderful stay and would highly reccommend it to others. When we stayed the impressive... More

Having traveled extensively around NZ over the years, we are often on the look out for something different and off the beaten track. As soon as we passed through Collingwood and hit the dirt road which skirts around the beautiful and remote Whanganui Inlet, we knew we'd stumbled across something special. We were greeted at the lodge by mother and... More

After a bumpy ride to get there we could not have been more pleased with the result! The hosts are friendly, very private, pristine private beaches and forest walks, presented in a way that could not easily be replicated anywhere else in NZ. For a peaceful and private get-away, this is the perfect place to stay - we found exactly... More