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Abel Tasman Marahau Lodge

4.5 of 5
Marahau Beach, Marahau, New Zealand
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Abel Tasman Marahau Lodge
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Marahau
4.0 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
6 May 2012 -
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What travellers say
  • Water taxi(5)
  • Park entrance(5)
  • Great location(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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Tel Aviv
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We stayed for 2 nights at this lodge in March 2012 and we had a good experience. It is well positioned with nice rooms. The service was adequate and the price was reasonable. More

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Monaco-Ville, Monaco
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Me and my wife have been in this Lodge during our trip around South Island which ended just some days ago. The lodge is in a perfect position, not far from the Abel Tasman and one step from the Acqua Taxi company that brings you all over the park and can organize different activities in the park. The rooms are... More

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Nahariya
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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We booked for one night only,and arrived late in the afternoon.We ask Don about some walks around and where we could have dinner later. The information about the walks was good but Don "forgot" or didn't care telling us that having dinner about 20:00 is an impossible mission in Abel Tasman...the 2 only options around were already closed and we... More

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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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This place is waaaayyyyyy overpriced! did I say waaaayyyyyyyyy overpriced? Now, when you charge that much money from people this is what I expect in return: screen doors on your windows so that in the heat...and it was hot!...in the heat, we can open our windows to let in cool air without worrying about the millions...yes I said millions! of... More

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Robon, Owner at Abel Tasman Marahau Lodge, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Obviously an unfortunate visit to the National Park for this guest - totally different from other guests comments upon checkout. Insects - due to a wetter summer guests are advised that late at night doors open - curtains pulled-lights on " no problems" BUT doors open - curtains open lights on -" potential problems" Guests said at checkout they were... More

Georgetown, Guyana
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

This is an above average to good motel within easy walking distance of water-taxi and kyaking companies and restaurant at Marahau. Clean, comfortable, with helpful friendly service. Given the enormous amount of surrounding wilderness the site is quite small so parking in front of the units is tight but there is plenty of space for vehicles behind the motel. Our... More

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seattle
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

we found bed bugs in our bed, gross. 2 channels on TV work, no free internet and be ware... don't ring bell after office is closed Don will remind you its closed...quick to take our money but service lacking immensely...$12 for a load of laundry, really?? Look elsewhere like in muchawaka... $200 a night you are kidding right? too expensive... More

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Robon, Owner at Abel Tasman Marahau Lodge, responded to this review
27 March 2012

Malicious Review We suspect you are the couple who left under darkness leaving an invalid creditcard to avoid paying us, the kayak company & the water taxi company - these are the ones we know of. Amazing what happens when contact made at Auck International Aport - suddenly a valid card found. Hence the malicious comments we suspect. We both... More

Norwich, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

A very well equipped and comfortable motel. Don and Robyn were very helpful and pleasant. The location was excellent for access to the Abel Tasman and water taxi - Aqua Taxi almost next door - and there is a really good restaurant just up the road. Sandflies were a problem but then they were everywhere. We will definitely go back... More

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Ghent, Belgium
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Good location. Room itself was ok but nothing more. More

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atlanta
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

The owners are very helpful and nice. The price for their breakfast may be a tad high ($15.00 for breads, jam, juice and coffee or tea). The rooms adequate and good for the area and for the little choice that you have to stay overnight! At night, beware of sandflies, even though they say that there are none there... do... More

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Robon, Owner at Abel Tasman Marahau Lodge, responded to this review
23 February 2012

Regarding breakfasts -as you know we do a large number each day - no complaints but then most guests have the fruit / cereal /yoghurt as well as toast & jams etc. We make no secret about the midges this summer as it is our wettest season in 8years & we do live in a National Park - surrounded by... More

Salt Lake City, Utah
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Our experience with Marahau Lodge was fantastic. Don was incredibly nice and made us feel at home. The rooms were clean, functional, and had a wonderful patio off the back. Because we were using Aqua Taxi to get into the park, the location could not have been better; it’s located next door to the lodge (there’s a plot of land... More

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