very much enjoyed our visit to this out of the way retreat. The owners/hosts are just great, and the cabins are superbly and tastefully kitted out. A romantic and extremely comfortable visit to a beautiful part of the world. Be prepared to have a bit of a drive to any shops or restaurants. But the upside of being away from... More

My husband and I recently had two wonderful nights at Adrift to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday. I am glad that we splurged for these two nights as Adrift is a lovely place. We were in one of the beach side cabins, and enjoyed the scenic view of Golden Bay and the beach, the lovely green lawn outside our room,... More

johnrw Our four couples stay at Adrift was perfect! Everything in the cottages is of the highest quality, the decor is tasteful, they are so well equipped, and the beautifully maintained grounds also played their part in making our experience so enjoyable. We enjoyed four days of wonderful weather, and when we paused from exploring Golden Bay at around 6-00pm... More

Golden Bay is over the hill, but it's worth the drive. It really is a beautiful place. Adrift is one of those special places with views that you just keep snapping pictures to try to capture it forever. So pretty. We spent four days there and loved every minute. The owners are lovely people, very accommodating and, at the same... More

Adrift is a small development of half a dozen well equipped chalets situated only 20m from a beautiful beach. Each chalet is self-contained and completely private. If you want quiet, perfect relaxation then Adrift will suit. The family owners are thoroughly pleasant, welcoming and helpful with advice and help in booking local attractions - we took the recommended Farewell Spit... More

We stayed in the studio and it was wonderful to sit on the deck and see the sea at both the end and the start of the day Lovely breakfast hamper each day a real joy eating breakfast on the deck We went to the Mussel Inn the food was good and the locals colourful a real find Also amazing... More

We only had 4 nights in New Zealand, and needed to pick one location to relax and enjoy the area. Adrift at Golden Bay was absolutely perfect! Adrift has it all - welcoming hosts who pamper you the entire stay, a magnificent property located on the water, a very romantic setting, and a great location to enjoy the local scenery... More

There really is nothing to be said about this amazing hideaway, except if you are looking for some time out somewhere you can relax and really unwind then look no further! Everything is so private, the breakfasts are awsome, the spa bath is amazing and the beach is perfectly close! Although you feel miles away, you are close to everything... More

My boyfriend and I were looking for a place for me to study for my upcoming licensure exam in the US amidst our travels, so he found Adrift as our 5-day destination for me to seriously study in the most beautiful place imaginable. In one word: success. The first thing that struck us as we drove down the driveway to... More