Located in Windwhistle, Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Rakaia Gorge and Rakaia Gorge Walkway. .This golf hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Washpen Falls and 24 mi (38.7 km) from Mount Hutt Skifield.
What's nearby
Rakaia Gorge - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 18 min drive - 27.4 km
Washpen Falls - 22 min drive - 6.9 km
Mount Hutt Skifield - 48 min drive - 38.7 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Mt Hutt Ski Area - 44 min drive
About this property
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
Luxury hotel with a golf course and a fitness center
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Windwhistle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include minibars and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Rooms have private patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as a fitness center or bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with farm to table cuisine at The Cafe, a family restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the golf course view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Windwhistle? This hotel has 344 square feet (32 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Cafe - Overlooking the golf course, this family restaurant specializes in farm to table cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
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
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free covered self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Ski shuttle nearby
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 40 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Restaurants on site
The Cafe
Things to do
Archery
Bike rentals
Fitness centre
Golf course
Golf driving range
Helicopter/aeroplane tours
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge
Kitchen
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Separate dining area
Snack bar/deli
Washer/dryer
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
Concierge services
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space (344 square feet)
Meeting rooms - 3
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Fireplace in reception
Local culture and ecosystem education
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Towels
Entertainment
50-inch LCD TV
Satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining room
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Minibar
Oven
Fridge
Stovetop
More
Fireplace
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Separate sitting area
Washer and dryer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30.0
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.50 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 40 per person
Late check-out fee: NZD 30.0 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.50 percent
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Terrace Downs Darfield
Terrace Downs Resort Darfield
Terrace Downs Resort Windwhistle
Terrace Downs Resort
Terrace Downs Windwhistle
Terrace Downs
Terrace Downs Hotel Terrace Downs
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Ok place to stay close to the mountains, which has good sized properties for families. Beds are not the best (way too soft and sheets looking very well used), and could do with more heating in rooms as the current ones are quite old and small. Otherwise nice place and great kitchen.
This was a real treat as room was amazing, dinner could be one of if not the best i have had. Really appreciated staff attendance and flexibility pushing checkout to 11, really felt nothing was a problem.
Was surprised no sky movies or room service (but now i see how spread out resort is guess it makes sense) & maybe some cabinet food in cafe would be nice. Breakfast was nice but didn't think addition of 4 hot options was worth extra $20 & some tomato would of been nice, all minor. We will definitely be back, probably for couple of nights. Thanks
The room we had was a self contained villa on one floor and was huge. View was lovely and plenty of space. The resturant in the golf clubhouse was good. Its a very windy location which I guess you would expect at the top of the mountain. There are plenty of walks nearby, but nothing else, so you have to hope that it is not pouring down with rain !!
Wonderful view, a great value for the money. We had a 2 bdrm villa with a killer view, spacious, well stocked. Truly wonderful. The meal in the Clubhouse restaurant was great, the slow cooked lamb for 2 entree - just excellent.