Matua Gardens Best Shared With Someone You Love

Matua Gardens Retreat is a boutique, luxury retreat overlooking Akaroa Harbour, South Island, New Zealand.

About 75 minutes from Christchurch International Airport and 10 minutes from Akaroa.

With just one suite, including its own lounge, privacy is guaranteed.

All tariffs include an extensive range of snacks, fresh fruit, local cheese, beverages and a gourmet breakfast. Special dinner experiences are  available on request. Sue creates these with seasonal produce from the extensive organic garden and can include wines matched to the menus. The cuisine has been described as world class. Whether you are looking for an exclusive bed and breakfast to enjoy genuine Kiwi hospitality or a retreat to celebrate a special occasion Sue and Richard will create a memorable experience just for you.

The recent earthquakes have left us largely unscathed but our chimney & hence open fire are out of action until we can get repairs done. Fortunately we already had heat pumps so it’s still cosy & warm.

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Matua Gardens Retreat is a boutique, 5 star retreat overlooking Robinsons Bay, Akaroa Harbour.

Offering an inspired combination of luxury accommodation, massage and natural therapies, beautiful fresh food and fabulous scenery it is a haven from the world where you will find “genuine Kiwi hospitality with European standards and flair”. The welcome is warm and friendly, the service discreet and with only one guest suite with private lounge, your privacy is guaranteed.

Any attempt to capture in words the essence of Matua Gardens Retreat is to merely touch upon an atmosphere and setting that only the experience can truly elucidate.

Hosts Sue & Richard create beautiful experiences based on nourishing traditions. By combining options from the dining, spa and preference menus, every guest experiences Matua Gardens Retreat in a unique way.

The suite is semi-self contained and can be fully catered if required. The tariff includes a beautiful breakfast and a range of snacks and beverages.

To make a booking enquiry click here or call (64) 03 304 8946 or email sue@matuagardens.co.nz