The Jewel of the Marlborough Sounds...
Bay of Many Coves is a luxury five-star resort, set in the heart of Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough. Nestled between stunning native bush and our secluded bay, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience: Whether you are seeking world-class cuisine, breath-taking scenery, adventure, or simply a sense of renewal, you will find it here, whatever the season.
Accommodation
Kereru Suite
A private entrance leads to your cosy, beautifully appointed suite. The two luxurious bedrooms have their own superbly appointed shower en-suite. The rooms connect to a contemporary lounge, with its fireplace, where you can enjoy getting away from it all be it in summer, winter, or any season. A wide private balcony with sweeping views across the Queen Charlotte Sound will take your breath away. Enjoy a romantic glass of ‘bubbles’ on your secluded spa deck, overlooking the bay, under the shelter of a Kowhai grove and regenerating native bush. And if you wait till dark, you will discover a night sky that is unique to our truly peaceful, pristine location.
Luxury Three Bedroom Apartment
Connect the generations of your family in their stylishly comfortable three-bedroom apartment. Featuring architect-designed living areas, three luxurious bedrooms, and two beautifully appointed bathrooms, this versatile apartment allows up to six people to enjoy the comfort and warmth of the natural wood interior and the uninterrupted views of the Marlborough Sounds from your private balcony.
Luxury Two Bedroom Apartment
Opening the curtains in the mornings as the sun comes up is nothing short of breathtaking. Experience the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds with another couple in the privacy of our award-winning architect-designed apartments. The warm wooden interior offers a refreshingly relaxed atmosphere: Spacious and stylish, the apartment has been designed to offer a generous combination of both social and private contemporary living.
Luxury Single Bedroom Apartment
A Honeymoon hideaway, romantic escape, or simply ‘time out’ for yourself: Welcome to the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds.
Every apartment has been thoughtfully designed to create a private sanctuary where you can relax and enjoy luxurious home comforts. Beautiful linens, lofty down pillows and luxurious king-size beds will ensure you leave rejuvenated. Warm wooden interiors mirror our stunning native setting and your private balcony offers sweeping views of our secluded bay.
Dine in style...
Their Chefs craft their menus from locally sourced and sustainable produce, gathering the finest ingredients from the sea and the land.
Dining
The Foredeck Restaurant
This is a fine dining experience in a uniquely romantic setting with sweeping views across the bay. Enjoy an evening filled with candlelight, conversation and truly beautiful flavours, where their seasonal menus and expertly wine-matched signature degustations will create unforgettable culinary memories. Whilst they warmly welcome families at the Bay of Many Coves, we happily offer a range of alternative options for entertaining children, so that The Foredeck remains solely reserved for an intimate fine dining experience from six o’clock in the evening.
The Kumatage Guest Lounge
An exclusive haven for their in-house guests, The Kumatage Lounge also enjoys sweeping views of the bay. Their chefs are on hand for a freshly cooked breakfast, delicious brunch or long lunch that drifts effortlessly into the afternoon. Linger over the morning newspaper, enjoy a barista coffee and gaze upon a landscape that is teeming with wildlife, no matter the season.
The Quarterdeck
In-house guests can enjoy the best of the Marlborough Sounds in a relaxed setting – including capturing the last of the afternoon sun – while enjoying a beautiful glass of crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. They trust that this new space, by the water’s edge, will provide a quiet spot to lose yourself in the beauty and seclusion of their unique location.
Cellar
Their cellar showcases some of the finest New Zealand wines, thanks to the close relationship their Sommelier enjoys with the region’s finest winemakers, as well as a select offering of international labels. Their staff will skillfully match their wines to every dish.
Relax and unwind...
Experiences
Indulge your passions, challenge your senses, and try things you’ve always dreamt of doing. Whether you stay with them in summer, winter, or any season in between, you can choose to do as much, or as little as you like… all in your own time and away from the crowds.
The Miritu Day Spa
The Miritu Day Spa at Bay Of Many Coves offers treatments for men and women, inspired by indigenous and European cultures, using locally sourced products and native botanical extracts. Their talented in-house therapist offers a range of relaxing massage and facial treatments. They are open throughout the year to both their in-house guests and casual guests wanting to spend a day in the bay, so why not indulge yourself?
Bush Walking
Take one of several tracks leading out from the Resort that lead you through 52 hectares of private bush, alive with native birds
Marine Wildlife
One of the highlights of a visit to the Marlborough Sounds is an up-front encounter with their marine wildlife. The clear cool waters, sheltered coves and native bush backdrops provide a spectacular setting for watching these magnificent creatures.
Bird Watching
The Resort is an ornithologist’s dream: Dusk will bring the swooping Kereru, Tui and curious Weka. Dawn will begin with a chorus of native birds including the beautiful bellbird. Across the Bay, you will find three Cormorant breeding colonies. Easily accessible by kayak or dinghy these birds provide year-round entertainment – none more so when the young birds are learning to fly, swim and fish.
Kayaking and S.U.P
They have a range of sea kayaks and stand-up paddle boards (S.U.P.s) for guests to enjoy during their stay. Itineraries can be tailored to suit fitness and the experience levels of guests, and they can also provide a picnic lunch for the guests to take with them on their day away in the bay. Dinghies are also available for use by guests at the resort.
Pools and Swimming
A refreshing dip in the sea, a lounge around the pool, or a steaming hot tub: There’s nothing as refreshing after a day’s exploring, or a soak in the hot tub, under the stars, before bed.
Glow Worms
At night, after your evening meal, and if you feel like a romantic stroll or a relaxing soak in our hot tub, look up: You will see an uninterrupted display of stars, under their unpolluted sky, the likes of which are so rare. After dinner, when the stars are out and just a short walk from the Lodge, you can discover their native ‘glow worms’. These special creatures earned their Maōri name, ‘titiwai’, meaning ‘projected over water’, which describes their general habitat along streams.
Map and travel information
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Visit
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 4:00pm
1 Market Place Mews, Gardiner Place,
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AH