RELAX IN QUIET LUXURY

Five-star Golden Bay accommodation on the water's edge of sheltered, sandy, private Tukurua beach in the Nelson-Tasman region of New Zealand

Enjoy one of only five luxury, self-contained or serviced, one-bedroom, private Beach Villas

Spread over a hectare of tranquil seaside garden, you can be assured of the ultimate in guest privacy and a peaceful, relaxed and romantic atmosphere

100 % New Zealand owned and operated

We are a family-owned business, personally operated by two generations of our family, so you can be assured of experiencing genuine Kiwi hospitality and a sincere dedication to quality and sustainability

To maintain a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, we accommodate children over 12 years old only

Adrift is the only Qualmark-rated "five-star gold" accommodation in Golden Bay

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What People Are Saying

“Adrift in Golden Bay is a very rare and priceless combination of luxury accommodation, NZ wilderness and amazing beaches. The family owned and operated business is the exact description of heaven on earth. Only five self contained villas spread over one hectare of landscaped native gardens by the sea.…”

— Sabina, Google Reviews, January 2024

“One of the best lodgings we've ever experienced anywhere in the world. This place is wonderful. The villas are immaculate, extremely well designed, located on a beautiful grassy lawn right in front of an expansive beach with almost no one around. The landscaping is excellent, very well designed and maintained...”

— DannyD, Tripadvisor, April 2024

“If we could have just spent our entire honeymoon here, we would have. Imagine staying in the guest house of your warmest family member. And these family members want you to enjoy every second of the stay. The villas are beautiful and comfy... The view from every window was breathtaking....”