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 delivering a holiday experience wrapped in true luxury.
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 and daily housekeeping; owners onsite
Delicious gourmet breakfasts, much from our potager gardens and grove, changing daily
Departure transfers to Matiatia ferry
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
Marino Ridge is in an idyllic setting offering peace and tranquillity. The location is perfect for exploring local walks or nearby vineyards. Peter &
SONIA AND BRUCE ... NZL
Thank you so much for an unforgettable weekend! Thank you for sharing our wedding anniversary with us. We loved every bit of our stay and will be back.
BRENT AND LEANNE ... NZL
Everything was AMAZING. Food, views, service were all superb
MIKE AND KRISTEN ... 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
Can't wait to come back it is so wonderful. Thank you for the lovely stay and beautiful people.
CHARLIE & PEGGY ... USA
We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing views and beautiful property. Thanks for a great start to our Kiwi vacation!!
MICHAEL G ... GBR
I can't say enough about our experience at Marino Ridge. The property is stunning, with views to the bay from every room. The bathroom was like a spa,
CATHY AND KEN ... ... USA
This is just like staying with good friends if your good friends happen to have impeccable taste and world class cooking. Peter and Caroline - thank you for an
SIMON & MAIA ... USA
Caroline and Peter... You have created such a beautiful haven here on Waiheke. Every detail has been thought of to enhance your guests' experience. Thanks
SANDY & JOHN ... USA