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Vintners Retreat

5.0 star property
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Manor Villa
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Three Bedroom Lodge
Three Bedroom Lodge
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
55 Raparua Road, Rapaura, 7273
  • Nautilus Estate
    4 min walk
  • Cellier Le Brun
    2 min drive
  • Bladen Cellar Door
    3 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    7 min drive

Room options

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Stable Villa

Stable Villa

  • 119 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Three Bedroom Lodge

Three Bedroom Lodge

  • 174 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Two Bedroom Lodge

Two Bedroom Lodge

  • 162 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Manor Villa | View from room

Manor Villa

  • 162 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Rapaura

Located in Rapaura, Vintners Retreat is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Wairau River and 5 minutes from Cloudy Bay Vineyards. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from St Clair Winery and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Nautilus Estate - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Renwick Museum - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • St Clair Winery - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 12 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Runway Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wither Hills Vineyards Marlborough - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Vines Village - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cloudy Bay Vineyards - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Vintners Retreat

Luxury aparthotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court
Vintners Retreat offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished patios. 49-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and bicycles to rent. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a business center and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Playground
  • High chair

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 60.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Business centre
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Blackout curtains
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • Near the airport
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Vineyard
  • Bike hire on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 10 rooms
  • Built in 2001
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Gated community

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to April
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Vintners Retreat
Vintners Retreat Apartment
Vintners Retreat Apartment Renwick
Vintners Retreat Renwick
Vintners Retreat Hotel
Vintners Retreat Rapaura
Vintners Retreat Aparthotel
Vintners Retreat Aparthotel Rapaura

Vintners Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 96 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place was in an absolutely idyllic setting. There were vineyards and baby goats and sheep, just off the back of the property and waking up to open the back curtains and see the view of the mountains and the vineyards was just perfection. Mike at the front desk was super helpful. The amenities were all in good working order. I would go back there for a week or two every single year if I could
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Travelled with family
Well manicured property. Beautiful scenery of vineyards even in late fall. Spacious villa with well equipped kitchen. Easy check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Van Trung

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located at the heart of the wine village. Very convenient and pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of a vineyard from the upstairs bedroom. Nice patio for enjoying a glass of wine. Kitchen was well equipped if you want to cook dinner. Nice to have laundry room, including an electric clothes dryer. Everything was clean and functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Comfortable, convenient accommodation with everything you need for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Valda, Woodbridge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring wine country. Comfortable, clean, a little dated. Only downside was slow internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay prior to family wedding. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Lymington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This is a beautiful venue sitting next to a picturesque vineyard. The unit had a full living room, dining room, kitchen and bath on the lower level with 2 large bedrooms on the upper level, with a deck and a large bathroom with a jet tub. There was a washer and dryer in the garage. Off the living room was a beautiful private yard with a dining table with umbrella and chairs. The property has a solar heated pool and a tennis court. We enjoyed staying here and would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolute treat for us after being in hotels for a few wks. Personal Space in a lovely cottage. An affordable option to break up the hotel Monotony. Was able to do some laundry, kids could swim and play tennis and wineries were SO closed we were all happy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Choosit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, plenty of space and good outdoor patio area. Excellent water pressure for showers and a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very well appointed villas in a peaceful rural set
Very well appointed villas in a peaceful rural setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We will be back
Everything you could want - easy checkin- well equipped, spacious and interesting layout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Carmel Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the vineyard out our back deck was spectacular! Plus, we were only two miles from Cloudy Bay and Allan Scott wineries which were both fantastic. Huge downstairs and kitchen, and both rooms upstairs were very nice and comfortable. Loved it here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Vineyard retreat.
The house was great with good cooking facilities and a big louge and rooms. Great having 2 bathrooms too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

P De

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the uniqueness of the property. The fact that it had a little herb garden and we were allowed to pick some of the herbs for our cooking. The property was a god size, clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic apartment in a beautiful setting, perfect for groups. Mike was very helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Brilliant place to stay, location, size, facilities - can't recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Innes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vinters family retreat...well worth it
Great place to stay in the middle of the wineries. DVDs and board games to borrow in the large sized villas
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, central. Good amenities, easy access to Blenheim and Picton, Lovely views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan, Wellington NZ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our villa is magnificent with full view of the winyard and mountains at the back The villa itself was immaculate. From the coffee machine to the washing machine everyting is catered for. We only stayed for one night but will be back for a longer period next time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, totally unexpected. Excellent stay, brilliant hosts, totally convenient location, couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy Retreat in Perfect Location
Had a lovely 2-night stay at Vintners Retreat for our Marlborough getaway. Coming from the North Island we took the ferry to arrive in Picton so we weren't sure if we wanted to stay in Picton to do some of the tramps there or stay closer to the vineyards to visit wineries, but we were so happy we chose to stay here. It is only a about a 25-30 minute drive from Picton, but it was so lovely here that we decided to just enjoy the beautiful scenery and visit some Cellar Doors and enjoy the beauty and peace of this area. You can walk to several of the wineries from here, or many others are closeby. Our favorite was Brancott Estate which was a few minutes drive away. Upon checking in we received a bottle of milk which was perfect for the nice espresso maker in our villa where my husband made us coffees. We also came in fairly late since after our ferry ride we decided to drive around Picton and surrounding areas before the sun set. It was so nice to come into our heated 2-bedroom villa that was warm and cozy. The villa is beautiful and spacious and even had a nice patio in the back. One of the bathrooms has a spa bathtub that we took advantage of nightly. And we even had heated blankets. I would highly recommend Vintners Retreat. Friendly owners too. If you are hesitating on booking here, I would do it, you won't regret it. And you will not want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before, its a nice property. It was a little noisier than the last time, with road noise and the people in the next villa banging around. But thats not the fault of the property. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019