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
Having seen the most magical places in the world we were surprised by the exquisite beauty of Marino Ridge. The view from our room is unique in the world,
VAL AND ERIC ... EUROPE
Beyond Superb!! Outstanding home, location, and warmth. Caroline and Peter feel like family. So very sorry to leave. Until the next visit thank you so much!
BILL AND SHARON ... 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
A wonderful relaxing stay at this lovely place. We have really enjoyed the hospitality, the comfort and design of the place, and the delicious food and wine. A
RELUCA & JOHN ... USA
Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. Your place is amazing but your hospitality made it even better. We had a great memorable time. Cheers!
SAIDA AND MATT ... NZL
Marino Ridge makes Waiheke. Unbelievable service and impeccably clean. Peter and Caroline are the best!
BILL AND SUZY ... USA
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
Can't wait to come back it is so wonderful. Thank you for the lovely stay and beautiful people.
CHARLIE & PEGGY ... 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