Wake to the sound of the sea, early morning sun (rises from the sea in winter) and sound of birdsong to start your day with magnificent ocean views.

Our Qualmark 4 star comfortable fully self-contained units are situated in the timeless French Pass settlement overlooking the beach. Surrounded by native bush visitors can enjoy watching native birds including the South Island Weka, at close quarters. Dolphins and seabirds including the king shag, can regularly be seen from the comfort of your unit.

Units are complimented by an outdoor barbecue and patio. For a total relax a therapeutic infrared sauna is situated in the 'Little Nikau' garden. This private, shaded area, is ideal for relaxation and can be booked day or evening.

All units are Qualmark rated to 4 star guaranteeing stylish and comfortable facilities with a professional level of service. For those who like a little adventure, nature or fishing there are tours and a complimentary dinghy for your use.

Studio Unit

This older style historic unit with extensive views of the bay, is fully self-contained, has its own small deck, separate kitchen, shower and toilet. A queen bed and pull down divan in studio style sleeps two couples maximum. Situated to catch the early morning sun and panoramic views. TV and teletext.

Sea Safaris Unit

This contempory well furnished downstairs unit has views of the bay and 'Little Nikau' garden. It has its own small deck and overlooks a small courtyard to the sea and early morning sun. It is fully self-contained with wheelchair access and full facilities. Two bedrooms contain a queen bed and two sets of bunks sleeping six people. A pull down settee in the lounge will sleep a further couple. Wide screen TV and Teletext.

Nautilus Unit

This contempory well furnished upstairs unit has elevated views of the bay. It is fully self-contained. Two bedrooms contain a queen bed and two sets of bunks sleeping six people. A pull down settee in the lounge will sleep a further couple. It has its own small deck and overlooks a small courtyard and sea views capturing the early morning sun. Wide screen TV and Teletext.

Meals, delicious.

Scrumptious home cooked meals are available using fresh produce including organic summer salads fresh from our very own garden. For privacy meals are served to your unit with a candle or you can have them in the outdoor barbecue and patio area and enjoy the company of other guests.

Check out our 'Cook your catch' on the sportfishing page. Savour the excitement and taste the delight. Washed down with the wild waters of French Pass you have a memory to last a lifetime.

High Season 1st December to 31st March

'Stay 3 nights or more and enjoy the Low Season Rate' you must request this on booking'.

$194 per night or $220 per couple per night with continental breakfast
$50 per extra person or $63 per extra person with continental breakfast
$42 per child under 12yrs. $48 per child under 12yrs with continental breakfast
Under two years free

Low Season 1st April to 30th November

$162 per couple per night or $188 per couple per night with continental breakfast
$42 per extra person or $55 per extra person with continental breakfast
$38 per extra child under 12yrs. $44 per extra child with continental breakfast
Under two years free

Special 'Sea Escape' low season only, expires 30th November

Four beachfront nights in 4 star Qualmark accommodation and your fourth night free. Stunning seascapes, sunsets and 'real New Zealand'.

Beachfront unit, 4 wonderful nights only $486 ($648 value) book now.

Beachfront unit, 4 wonderful nights with continental breakfast only $564 ($752 value) book now.

Fully catered 'Great Outdoors Package' and healthy home cooked options with home grown organic salads available.

Three wonderfully relaxing nights in qualmark 4 star beachfront accommodation with all meals.

High Season $974 per couple, $346per extra person.
Low Season $878 per couple, $319 per extra person.

'Rejuvenate' Two night health care package.

Arrive to relax in our infra red sauna. Sit back to a candle lite home cooked meal and retire to a comfortable queen bed. Wake to bird song and a continental breakfast, a short walk by the seaside and wholesome lite lunch.

Benifit from a theraputic Bowen Treatment which empowers the bodies own resources for self healing from a proffessional Bowen Therapist. (The original Bowen Technique, a non invasive healing modality).

High season $816 per couple.

Low season $752 per couple

'Wonderful place, loved seeing dolphins from our balcony, magic'.

'Wedding anniversary bliss. I will return. Lovely vista, nice decor, peaceful and happy'.

'Great location. Superb accommodation. Fantastic pod of 30 bottlenose for 2 days on the run. Will be back'.


Please note we are closed from the 1st of June reopen on the 1st October. Bookings can still be made on line through 'Make an enquiry or reservation link below'. Through this period Danny and Lyn will be  filming New Zealands marine environment, above and below the water, in order to bring a better understanding of our marine systems and wildlife.

Make an enquiry or reservation now

French Pass Sea Safaris & Beachfront Villas
Danny and Lyn Boulton
French Pass, Marlborough Sounds
New Zealand

Tel/Fax: +64 3576 5204
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