Holistic Wellness
heal, connect, restore
Healing with Nature
Available exclusively for our guests
We offer a range of restorative wellness treatments and experiences for holistic recovery and rejuvenation:
Forest Bathing & Hydrotherapy Spa
Outdoor Magnesium Pool
Infrared & Finnish Saunas
Massage & Facial Treatments
Yoga, Meditation & Sound Bath
Forest Bathing
Feel all tension melt away as you soak in our outdoor Stoked Hot Tub, situated by the river and surrounded by native forest. This experience changes with the seasons and times of day, each holding their own unique magic. Whether sunshine or rain, daytime or beneath the stars — you are sure to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this deeply nourishing hydrotherapy session.
There is also a cold shower (and the river of course) to cool down and invigorate the senses, as well as our Infrared Red Light Therapy sauna which is located just a few steps away for a full, integrated healing and restoration experience.
Saunas
We have two saunas onsite:
1. An outdoor Infrared Chroma-therapy Sauna, nestled within the forest — providing a calming nature immersion while you receive the detoxing and healing benefits of light and heat therapy.
2. A built-in dry Finnish Sauna, located in our dedicated Wellness Center — offering a relaxing, therapeutic ritual for both the body and the mind.
Benefits of a sauna include detoxification, removal of dead skin cells, improved immune function, improved breathing, muscle relaxation, and reduction of stress.
Magnesium Pool
Our 8-metre heated outdoor Magnesium pool is perfect for remineralising the body — whether you prefer to leisurely float and soak, or utilise the endless swim jets for a more active swim — you can do so while receiving the benefits of the pure, healing spring waters. This therapeutic aquatic experience is often described as swimming in bottled water while enjoying professional-grade, low-impact exercise. This combination merges the health advantages of, specifically, magnesium chloride/potassium chloride with the convenience of continuous, in-place swimming.
Benefits include superior skin and hair care, enhanced muscle relaxation and recovery, efficient cardiovascular training, lower stress, better sleep, and customizable intensity to best suit your needs.
Spa Treatments
Our Wellness Centre is host to two therapy rooms, where our highly-trained specialists offer natural facials and body scrub treatments, plus various massage and body work options including Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Swedish, Sports, Remedial, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Musculoskeletal, and Myofascial.
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60 minutes | NZD275 per person
This exfoliating body treatment is designed to revive your skin’s natural radiance, inspired by the soothing flow of the Maruia River. Using all natural ingredients and a special blend of natural exfoliants, our skilled therapists will delicately buff away dull and tired skin, revealing your skin’s luminosity. It is followed by a soothing application of our specially curated body lotion.
Benefits: Lymphatic Drainage, Detoxification, Enhanced Skin Radiance, Prevention of Ingrown Hairs, Stimulates Blood Circulation -
60 or 90 minutes | NZD195 to NZD275 per person
From Swedish to Sports massage to Myofascial release. You can choose from light to deep pressure and our skilled therapists can focus on areas that require more attention and care.
Benefits: Muscle Tension Release, Enhanced Sleep Quality, Stress Reduction, Tension Release, Enhanced Sleep Quality
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90 minutes | $275 per person
Where the power of nature and warm, soothing stones merge to release tension profound relaxation.
Benefits: Promote Deep Muscle Relaxation, Improved Circulation, Pain Relief, Enhanced Sleep Quality, Tension Release, Balanced Energy, Stress Reduction
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90 minutes | NZD275 per person
An ultimate beauty and wellness combination. This rejuvenating package treatment combines the healing power of a full body massage (massage technique of choice) and a nourishing 30 min. facial.
Benefits: Deep Muscle Relaxation, Improved Circulation, Enhanced Sleep Quality, Tension Release, Balanced Energy, Stress Reduction, Anti-aging
Yoga Shala
We host complimentary yoga, breathwork, meditation and sound healing classes for our guests in our beautifully designed Yoga Shala. Yoga classes are run most days and are facilitated by well established, experienced residential yoga teachers. Your hosts Lasse and Cristina are both highly-trained and certified Yoga teachers who focus on the fundamentals of the practice and are able to work with the different needs of each guest.
The Hatha Yoga practice ranges from gentle restoratives to intense vinyasas — the teachers are trained to support a safe and progressive practice for you throughout your stay.
Private classes are available and can be booked with the resident yoga teacher.
For a few weeks each season, Maruia will be hosting yoga retreats and specialised trainings. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive details of upcoming events
Yoga at Maruia River Retreat
A Transformative Experience in Nature
“Practising yoga at Maruia River Retreat with Cristina was an exceptional experience. Surrounded by native forest, flowing river, and complete tranquillity, the setting itself invites calm and presence.
As a long-term practitioner who has attended more than 300 classes, I was deeply impressed by Cristina’s anatomical insight, her clear guidance, and her ability to tailor each pose to individual needs. At 82, I felt fully supported and safe, yet gently encouraged to explore my strength and flexibility in new ways.
The session concluded with a beautifully delivered sound bath—a resonant, immersive experience that echoed the serenity of the landscape. It was one of the most profound yoga practices I have ever had.
Maruia River Retreat offers not just yoga, but a deeply restorative journey. Cristina’s classes are a perfect complement to the peaceful, nature-rich environment.”
— R, Retreat Guest
Pause for a Breath
We have created a video library of free online wellness practices for you to try at home
Health & Safety
If you are not feeling well, please stay in your villas and please do not come to yoga classes if you are feeling unwell. If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get tested. Please notify your Host by calling 293 from your villa.
All common areas are outfitted with air purifiers and air cleaners.
Hygiene and Cleaning:
You are provided hand sanitisers and there are toilets with instructions on proper hand washing across the property. We also request that everyone uses the hand sanitiser upon entering the Wellness Center. There will be hand sanitiser in the Main Lodge and Wellness Center entrances and Dining Lounge. Sneeze and cough into your elbow. We will regularly disinfect all surfaces within the facilities.
Yoga Props:
You will be assigned one set of your own yoga mat and props during your stay. If you do own other yoga props like a mat, strap and bolster, then you are welcome to bring these with you.
Hands-on Adjustments:
The teachers will not be offering hands-on adjustments during the classes unless you approve and with your permission.
Class Sizes:
Class numbers are limited to only 12 students plus 1 teacher with 1-metre distance between mats. It is essential that you book in advance and if you can’t make it to the class that you advise your Host the evening before.
Personal Space:
Please keep 1 metre apart where possible in the Wellness Center. All yoga mats are spaced out in the Premium Yoga Shala and we will be limiting class numbers to 12 students per class.