Vintners Retreat

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star aparthotel near Wairau River

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Manor Villa | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Kowhai Lodge | Terrace/patio
Three Bedroom Lodge | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Manor Villa | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
55 Raparua Road, Rapaura, 7273
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • St Clair Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Stable Villa

  • 1281 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Three Bedroom Lodge

  • 1873 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

Two Bedroom Lodge

  • 1744 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Manor Villa

  • 1744 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Rapaura

Near the airport.Stay at this Rapaura aparthotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Wairau River and 6 miles (10 km) of Cloudy Bay Vineyards. St Clair Winery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Nautilus Estate - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hans Herzog Estate - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • St Clair Winery - 8 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 16 min drive - 11.8 miles

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

Family-friendly 5-star aparthotel near Wairau River
Vintners Retreat offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Vintners Retreat. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Rapaura aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2001
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free crib
  • High chair
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 60 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Vineyard
  • Bicycle 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 10 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2001
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vintners Retreat to the airport?

Vintners Retreat is 4.5 mi (7-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vintners Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vintners Retreat.

Does Vintners Retreat offer free breakfast?

Vintners Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vintners Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Vintners Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Vintners Retreat?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Vintners Retreat have a pool?

Vintners Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does Vintners Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Vintners Retreat to downtown Rapaura?

Vintners Retreat is 4.8 mi away from Rapaura.

Vintners Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal for wine tasting. Close to many vineyards and restaurants. Easy to find and the property staff was friendly and easily accessible. Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! I was nervous booking it because it seemed too good to be true, but it was absolutely fantastic and even better than I had imagined or hoped for!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I brought our 23 year old daughter and stayed 2 nights. The staff were lovely and the property was clean and very comfortable. We walked to many vineyards in the area. It is a lovely place and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kriti, Boston

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So friendly and helpful. Walkable to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was our home from home, absolutely beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Valda, Woodbridge

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Jane

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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