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 having us!! BEST GET AWAY EVER...
LORENA AND ANDREW ... NZL
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
Now we know what heaven looks and feels like… Our stay at Marino Ridge will be with us for the rest of our lives together. We cannot thank you enough
PETER & QUINN ... USA
It takes a day to get used to the peace and quiet. After that, you won't want to leave. We are very grateful to our wonderful hosts.
LARRY AND JANE ... USA
This was the absolute perfect way to start our honeymoon. Everything was a delight - and we couldn't have asked for more gracious and kind hosts …
LISA AND SHAUN ... USA
Perfection. We couldn't have asked for more…
CAMILLA AND LEE ... AUS
Words do not describe... The hospitality and ambience; Caroline and Peter exceeded all of our expectations. It was like staying with friends.
DONNA, CHIP, CLAUDIA, DAN ... USA
The gift that keeps on giving, couldn't ask for any more. Thanks to the hosts Pete and Caroline, for a fantastic stay we will be back again. Rowan &
ROWAN AND REBECCA ... NZL
Peter and Caroline: Thank you for sharing your slice of Paradise!
JANE AND MICHAEL ... AUS