Welcome to Ngaio Bay.

Experience something special... Ngaio Bay is beautiful, peaceful, with a sandy beach, in a remote corner of the Marlborough Sounds.

Where all good things meet = wilderness, physical beauty, warm welcoming hosts, private beach, scrumptious food, fresh seafood, own homegrown organic veggies and fruit when available, beautiful garden, stunning sunsets, simple, comfortable and private cottage accommodation.

Whether you are looking for a romantic honeymoon retreat, authentic, personal New Zealand experience, relaxing holiday, family get-together or wilderness adventure, we guarantee you will enjoy your stay at Ngaio Bay.

Your hosts: Roger and Jude Sonneland and son Breeze and two loveable Labradors.

The Rose and Dolphin is peaceful, sunny and private, with a small balcony overlooking a gently running stream and native bush with sea views down through the garden.

It sleeps 4-5 in one large spacious loft room, with a small fridge, tea and coffee facilities.

1 king and up to 3 single

Downstairs is a shower and eco, Swedish-style, composting toilet.

The Garden Cottage is a simple, cosy, cottage in our garden, overlooking the beach. It has a private, sunny, sheltered veranda. The next best thing to being at sea!

Wonderful on a peaceful sunny day, a moonlit night or in a wild storm. A honeymoon favourite! Facilities for tea, fresh coffee, and a small fridge. Can sleep 2- 3.There is an eco -toilet outside in an adjacent small building, and a private guest bathroom with shower and large clawfoot bath a short walk away in the main house.

I king and I single

Not suitable for small children or older guests requiring shower and toilet in same area.

As a special treat a private bath heated by fire and overlooking the beach, outside under the sun or stars is available for any guest to enjoy.