Nelson Tasman retreat destination named "World's Most Extraordinary Spas" by Newsweek

Maruia River Retreat has been selected as one of Newsweek's World's Most Extraordinary Spas for 2026. One of only 5 New Zealand destinations.

Maruia River Retreat from the Nelson-Tasman region joins the prestigious list together with Blanket Bay in the South Island and Huka Lodge, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs and Polynesian Spa, located in the North Island, joins the full New Zealand list.

Unique among its peers, Maruia River Retreat's Spa and Wellness Center is located within its own 500-acre private rainforest resort, with only 7 luxury villas with stunning river, forest and mountain views, for maximum privacy and quiet luxury. The hosts, therapists and resident counsellors offer a holistic and personalised and gentle approach to wellness - such as private forest bathing with night-sky star-bathing, cold/hot therapy in the river hot tub, forest sauna and hydrotherapy magnesium pool; enjoy sound healing ceremonies, daily yoga and breathwork classes by highly experienced yoga teachers, and guided nature walks.

During off-seasons, specialised retreats are offered such as women's only Self-Love retreats, Writing and Reading retreats, yoga training retreats and digital detox retreats.

"This place is so good for my soul." Maruia River Retreat has become "a local favourite," where guests have returned like an annual pilgrimage to experience a 4-5 night Personal Restoration Retreat. Each guest receives a customised relaxed activities schedule, including with multi-day skincare and body treatment program for a holistic wellness experience. Combined with outstanding cuisine, deep rest villas with stunning views, 5-star hospitality and operating with its own mini-hydro plant, Maruia River Retreat offers regenerative luxury for a truly extraordinary, restorative and complete New Zealand nature immersion. 

Learn more and book your New Zealand nature vacation at www.maruia.co.nz