Hotel The Sounds Retreat (Picton, New Zealand)

In the stunning Marlborough Sounds on New Zealand's South Island, The 5-star Sounds Retreat is a spectacular paradise showcasing nature and luxury living at its finest. With a focus on unparalleled service and exquisite creature comforts, this award-winning private lodge is an ideal way to vacation in a most marvellous destination. With just a single bedroom suite, your time here is a private escape, and every amenity and facility is yours to enjoy in blissful exclusivity. The open-plan suite has private access or can be entered through the main property, and features picture windows and glass doors leading to spacious decks with private hot tub. All the thoughtful touches you could imagine are present and accounted for, including turndown service, heated bathroom flooring, heated cabana with stocked bar fridge, espresso maker, plasma television, iPod dock with iPod, and complimentary wireless Internet access. The Sounds Retreat is equipped with a full gymnasium for fitness enthusiasts, housing cardio machines, free weights, and strength training facilities.