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about

About 100m over sea level, Split Apple Lodge - Boutique Ecotel & SPA offers breathtaking views over the Tasman Bay, the Marlborough Sounds and the Abel Tasman National Park Hills. Enjoy a contemporary design in a rural surrounding, stylish but loving atmosphere and individual service. The owner-run Lodge features expansive indoor and outdoor areas, a brand new outdoor SPA and the most welcoming charm, year-round and all day long.

Guests choose between rooms with Sea View and private balcony, rooms with Mountain View or a two bedroom self contained apartment with Mountain Views. All guests enjoy an expansive and healthy breakfast buffet, snacks, drinks, afternoon tea and access to the communal kitchen area and cosy lounge with fireplace - and of course access to the outdoor SPA. The individual attention to detail of the owners Daniel & Fran makes your stay unforgettable.

Drift into paradise.

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reviews

"This one of the loveliest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Fran and Daniel were superb hosts, giving us a warm welcome and were very helpful throughout our stay. The lodge itself is beautiful - super stylish decor, spacious, light, airy rooms, impeccable attention to detail and breathtaking views. The overall atmosphere is one of calmness and relaxation. The hotel is a short drive from Kaiteriteri and was the perfect base for our trip to Abel Tasman. My only disappointment was that we couldn’t stay longer!"

Phillip B., UK on tripadvisor

ecotel

We do our part to keep our conscience green and the environment happy and healthy whilst offering the highest standard of boutique luxury accommodation for our guests. We emphasize elements such as environmental responsibility and minimizing negative impact.

We work with a power company operating on renewable energy sources, our power is as green as the views. Furthermore, we have just upgraded the Lodge with energy efficient LED lighting in the entire building, inside and outside.

All appliances have recently been updated to more energy efficient models.

The Lodge underwent massive renovations and renewals since Fran & Daniel moved in in 2016. The fully insulated property is now also completely double glazed, to ensure a minimum heat loss and the comfort of our guests. Instead of noisy and energy consuming AirConditions we have invested in Low-E special tinted glass to keep the summer heat out of the rooms.

We heat the Lodge on chilly days with firewood sourced from our own forest, handcut by Daniel.

Rubbish and waste is always strictly recycled. Food leftovers are composted, for additional support we use the Hungry Bin - an eco friendly worm farm - to manage high season demands. The rest is happily taken care of by our free range chicken - who also deliver delicious eggs for your breakfast.

We use eco-friendly toiletries and clean with non-toxic cleaning and non-disposable supplies.

Our food is mainly sourced locally, we also work with local contractors for any distribution, laundry and any sort of maintenance service only. Our masseuse, yoga teachers, builders, cleaners, electricians and landscapers - they're all from the neighbourhood.

Split Apple Lodge operates purely on rainwater. We collect the water in large tanks and store up to 125.000l, it then gets filtered and UV-treated before we use it to shower, cook, clean and drink.

eat

At Split Apple Lodge a large and rich breakfast buffet is included in your room rate and is served with love and passion. Our lovely staff is available to fulfil your requests.

It includes a broad choice of cereals, local spreads, cheese, natural yoghurt with passion fruit compote, warm Belgian waffles and fresh NZ and exotic fruits to choose from. Choose for your eggs to be softboiled, hardboiled or poached and top them with cured prosciutto, NZ salmon and hollandaise sauce. We offer locally sourced fresh juices and seasonal changing local produce. Enjoy fresh barista coffee made from organic milk and organic fair trade coffee all day long - included in your room rate.

Afternoon tea is served around 3 pm and also included in your room rate. Enjoy local pastries and cheeses, juice, barista coffee made to order and tea upon arrival or returning from a successful day trip into the Abel Tasman Park. Our staff will welcome you to assist.

For lunch and dinner, a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes are waiting to be discovered, just 5 to 10 minutes away, in either Kaiteriteri or Marahau.

Guests also have access to the kitchen for their convenience, including quality knives and utensils, plates and dishes, cutlery, bowls and everything you need to prepare snacks and platters. Please note the kitchen does not feature a stove or an oven, for fire safety reasons a rural area we do not provide a public BBQ. However, a microwave toaster and kettle are provided.

spa

We are excited to have opened our brand new Outdoor SPA area in February 2018.

Lodge guests enjoy free SPA pool access with their booking. The brand new premium quality cedar wood hot tub was hand-made in New Zealand by skilled craftsmen.

Placed in a unique outdoor setting our you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Sea, the Abel Tasman Hills and the colourful sunsets - or the simple beauty of the endless stars.

Also located in the new SPA area is a massage cabin for exclusive privacy surrounded by native bush, offering beautiful views over the hills for some well deserved me-time.

Book a treatment with one of our massage therapists - you deserve it! Choose between trigger point, sports or deep tissue massages and treat yourself to the most relaxing stay.