Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

5.0 star property
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1820 State Highway 6, Gibbston, Otago, 9371
  • Gibbston Valley Winery
    1 min walk
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge
    14 min walk
  • Chard Farm
    7 min drive
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

Luxury Villa, 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds)

  • 65 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gibbston

With a stay at Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa in Gibbston, you'll be near the airport, just a 1-minute walk from Gibbston Valley Winery and 14 minutes by foot from Kawarau Suspension Bridge. .This luxury lodge is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Arrow River and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Chard Farm.

What's nearby

  • Gibbston Valley Winery - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gibbston Valley Wines - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • The Remarkables Ski Area - 43 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gibbston Valley Wines - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amisfield Winery & Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mt Rosa Wines - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gibbston Tavern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Adults-only luxury near the slopes
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

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

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 24 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day on the slopes, you can enjoy recreational amenities such as an attached winery and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the ski shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Lodge and Spa Restaurant, one of the lodge's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Gibbston? This lodge has 700 square feet (65 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Lodge and Spa Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Winery Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Lodge and Spa Bar - Onsite Champagne bar. Open daily.
Winery Cellar Door - Onsite wine bar. Open daily.
Cheesery - Onsite delicatessen. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 29-49 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Lodge and Spa Restaurant
  • Winery Restaurant
  • Lodge and Spa Bar
  • Winery Cellar Door
  • Cheesery

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike rentals
  • Cave exploring
  • Designer shops
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Shopping
  • Wine-tasting room
  • On-site winery

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (700 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Telescope
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • First-run films
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.75 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 150.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 825 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 29 to 49 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 150.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.75 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Gibbston Valley Lodge Spa
Gibbston Valley & Spa Gibbston
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa Lodge
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa Gibbston
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa Lodge Gibbston

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff and great facility
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
luxury accommodation - perfect for relaxation very friendly, helpful and attentive staff all meals in the restaurant were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding stay. Property was beautiful and people Couldn’t have been nicer
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarino, Applecross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property it was so nicely appointed and the turn down service was so sweet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find
Amazing accommodations…spacious rooms, and wonderful patio area next to vineyard. And bungy jumping is just down the road a bit! A great splurge for us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa was without a doubt the best lodging experience that we had on our trip. The property is beautiful. The restaurants were delicious. The staff were delightful. We had been on the road for a few days, and the lodge was the perfect place for us to relax and recharge for the rest of our trip. We took a chance to use the hot pools and sauna which were convenient to schedule and private. We also enjoyed the complimentary wine tasting which provided great wine and a nice opportunity to meet some of the other guests at the lodge. If we find ourselves back on the South Island, we will be back to Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Staff friendly and cared about it being our anniversary which was really lovely of them to bother.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing getaway
We had a fantastic stay at Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa. This was definitely one of the best places that we have stayed at around the world. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, tending to our queries and requests. We would like to specifically thank Junio for his warmth and helpfulness. The villas are spacious, clean and with all amenities you would need. There is a lovely patio/garden area overlooking some vineyards which is a lovely area to relax in. The bathroom is also large and clean, with a bathtub with spa functions. The food at the restaurant was delicious - we had two dinners and one breakfast there and were given extremely friendly service and top notch food, showcasing local produce. The outdoor hot tub and sauna are also very nice to relax in, with a beautiful view of the valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service first rate. Rooms spacious but felt a little corporate and we were on vacation. Can imagine hotel is best suited for business meetings or retreats. Access to the vineyard and winery is nice but otherwise facilities are minimal. (Didn’t use spa, which is highly rated.). Location right next to highway is convenient but results in highway noise at times. Restaurant was quite good, especially the specially-requested salad as a first course.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night at Gibbston Valley and absolutely loved it. The accomodation is luxurious in a beautiful location, the food & wine was outstanding and the staff were so friendly and hospitable. Would love to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Shauna, Shelburne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Sarasota

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Choosit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, delicious food, relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loganathan D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cinco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, spa treatments were fantastic and l loved the sauna! Great having a deli and wine bar you can visit as well the fantastic meals up at the lodge.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yunyun

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic place to stay. We stayed for 7 nights and it was amazing. The lodges are beautiful and maintained to the highest standards. Facilities are awesome, restaurant is awesome, staff are awesome and willing to help with literally anything. I asked if they were able to organise some flowers for my wife as we were on our honeymoon and they went above and beyond. Can't express how nice the place is, the cellar door and cheesery is also fantastic. Bike hire on site was also a massive tick of approval. 11/10, would stay ten times over.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zenon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023