Maruia Hot Springs Resort – Lewis Pass, New Zealand

Surrounded by nature in all directions, Maruia Hot Springs is a true woodland paradise. It’s located on Lewis Pass in South Island, New Zealand.

This warm mountain retreat features a variety of thermal pools, along with a full Japanese bathhouse. The full eco-wellness park provides overnight accommodations in Lewis Pass National Reserve.

Thermal Pools Resort on South Island

A 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards winner, Maruia Hot Springs features a unique eco spa in South Island, New Zealand. It’s a full alpine getaway resort with all the amenities you’d expect to be pampered in a rustic paradise.

Sauna and Bathe

Maruia Hot Springs Dry Sauna — Inside the dry sauna.

Soak at the base of the mountains in a myriad of indoor and outdoor thermal springs. The natural mineral water flows from already hot from deep underground. There’s also a rock sauna in this Japanese-style bathhouse.

Hotel

Covered stairs at Maruia Hot Springs Resort in New Zealand — Stay on-site in the hotel lodging at Maruia Hot Springs. Photo by: LuxTonnerre

20 relaxing hotel rooms await you at Maruia. The best part is they all come with 24-hour access to all the indoor and outdoor thermal pools, as well as the saunas and steam room. Escape from your modern life by ditching televisions, radios, and telephones. While a mobile connection is limited, WiFI is available.

Camping

Maruia Hot Springs Australia Tall Trees — Woodland paradise.

Wake up to an authentic alpine morning gazing out into the thick Maruia forests. The riverside campgrounds are located 2.5 hours from Christchurch and 1 hour from Hanmer Springs turnoff. Overnight guests of the campground receive two days of 24-hour access to the thermal pools and resort amenities, plus a night of camping for a reasonable fee per person.

Dining, Spa and Amenities

Maruia Hot Springs Resort Yoga Australia — Resort yoga.

You can rest assured knowing that healthy, delicious meals wait at Maruia Hot Springs. Food is sourced as locally as possible, with much of the fresh fare coming from the property or surrounding region. The casual Cafe is open daily from 8 am to 9 pm.

A more upscale night out can be had at the Restaurant, which begins serving 6 pm daily, as well as breakfast each morning from 8 am to 10 am.

In addition to the on-site restaurants, there’s also a spa with an array of treatments and massages. You can also partake in a yoga class to get your energy flowing and feel even better after a rewarding day a the resort.

Exploring

Maruia Hot Springs Resort Pathway Couple — Nature paradise.

The thermal pools are surrounded by protected mountains and forests in the heart of the Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve. The wintertime brings fresh, glorious powdery snow, while summer warms up for the short-sleeved adventurers.

There are a number of picturesque and seemingly hidden hiking trails and paths to lose track of time on. Most visitors take full advantage of the natural wilderness, burning up their muscles during a day hike, so they can reap the rewards of well-earned thermal springs soak.

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