Waipara River Estate

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Waipara River Estate in Waipara offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a garden, outdoor dining area, and free bicycles. Private check-in and check-out services enhance convenience. Delicious Breakfast: A hearty breakfast is provided by the property, featuring fresh fruits, pastries, and a selection of teas and coffees. Breakfast in the room is highly appreciated by guests. Convenient Location: Located 35 mi from Christchurch International Airport, the bed and breakfast is ideal for skiing, hiking, and cycling. Free on-site private parking and pet-friendly accommodations cater to all travelers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Douglas
United States United States
“Quiet, secluded and very small. Out in the country side. Nice windows in the Pinot unit looking onto garden and bque area. Host (new as of this month) provided a lot of nice touches like nibbles in the fridge, fresh fruit, milk and juice. Easy...”
Suzanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location in the middle of a vineyard. Great communication and Brian was a brilliant host. He gave us lots of information about what to do, where to eat etc. Lots of little extras made it very special including a bottle of wine from the...”
Danice
United States United States
“What a gem this place was, right in the middle of the vineyards of Waipara! The Pinot room was roomy, comfy and just what you need for a relaxing few days. The owner was so friendly and welcoming and gave us suggestions for vineyards to visit. We...”
Sherman
United States United States
“Really lovely location in a vineyard. The grounds were very pretty. Owner met us there and offered to take the cover off of the pool if we wanted. If it had been warmer, we would have taken him up on it. There was a bottle of wine and a nice...”
Kaushal
India India
“The service is fantastic and second to none , Brian was there with whatever we need for the stay and has awesome recommendations for places to eat , trust him for his food choices!”
Sonia
United States United States
“Beautiful location, greeted upon arrival. Cute rooms and comfy accommodation”
Krystal
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location was gorgeous and everything you could need was provided.”
Julie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location & private. The amazing food left for us!”
Kate
Australia Australia
“What a gem. We were a group of two couples travelling through the wine region and this suited us perfectly. Beautiful individual apartments with large bathrooms and good kitchen facilities - nicer than the photoes. Plus there is a separate BBQ...”
Karyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“One of the best stays we’ve ever had - lovely touches like a charcuterie board to greet us, fantastic breakfast supplies, brand new bikes to explore vineyards, lovely fluffy towels.”

Managed by Adrienne Harris

Company review score: 9.7Based on 84 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Welcome to the secluded, peaceful, retreat of Waipara River Estate - our luxury vineyard accommodation in a charming renovated 1920s homestead in the heart of the Waipara Valley. Our rooms offer picturesque views of the garden, surrounding hills and vineyard, a perfect setting to enjoy a glass or bottle of our very own award winning hand crafted boutique wines. We are located roughly 45 minutes drive from Christchurch International Airport and 10 minutes from nearest town Amberley which offers lunch & dinner options as well as a Countdown. Facilities include free wifi, private parking, bicycles, satellite tv, bathroom with shower and laundry (on request). A simple continental breakfast is included in your stay.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Waipara River Estate

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
NZD 20 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per stay

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Waipara River Estate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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