Islands Retreat

Coastal lodge · Clifftop above a private cove near Russell

The stay

The retreat sits high above a sheltered cove. Suites face the water, and the boat can collect you from the beach for days on the bay.

Rooms

Clifftop suites with terraces, and two private villas with pools.

Dining

All meals included; private beach dinners

Specialist's note

“The villas have their own pools and kitchens, which is worth it for families or anyone staying four nights or more.”

New Zealand specialist, Reserveit

Confirmed property

Confirmed for the journey configurations listed below.

Amenities

Stays are arranged within a journey, no instant hotel booking.

The setting

A day here

A day at Islands Retreat

How time tends to pass at the property. Your specialist shapes each day around you.

01Morning
Above the cove
Breakfast on your deck above the water, often with dolphins in the bay.
02Afternoon
Boats and beaches
Kayaks from the cove, or a boat into Russell for lunch.
03Evening
Coastal dining
Seafood from the bay, served on the terrace as the islands darken.

Arranged by Reserveit

The property looks after you while you are there. We take care of everything that surrounds it.

The right room, chosen for you
Your specialist selects the suite or room for the view and privacy you asked for, and names it in your proposal.
Arrival timed to your journey
Private transfers and check-in arranged around your flights and the day before, so you arrive unhurried.
Preferences shared ahead
Dietary needs, celebrations and how you like to spend a day are passed to the property before you arrive.
One contact throughout
If anything changes while you are there, one message to your specialist resolves it with the property.