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The Marlborough, originally built in 1901 as a convent, it was completely refurbished in 2016 and is now a Boutique Hotel & vineyard opening in 2017 offering 10 elegant rooms over two floors each with private modern en-suites with full bathtubs and walk in showers. The Marlborough's decor highlights some of its beautiful historic features and mixes those with a contemporary decor creating a warm and inviting private haven for you to call home whilst exploring the Marlborough region. Surrounded by the world-famous Marlborough vineyards, it is just 10 minutes from Blenheim Airport and 15 mins from the township of Blenheim making this the ideal location to experience the world renowned wines of Marlborough and then just 20 mins away is the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Here you will find largely uninhabited waterways with secluded coves and native bush running to the waters edge. With an array of marine life such as dolphins, seals and the occassional Orca along with an abundance of birdlife. There is also the renowned hiking trail on the Queen Charlotte Track running some 70klms, when can be day in sections or staying overnight. Omaka Aviation Centre with its Peter Jackson collection of World War I and II aircraft and memorabilia is world class and just 15 mins away. There is also a wide array of excellent artisan food producers and artists providing you with much to eat, see and do whilst staying with us. We offer a full Concierge service, bkfast daily, pre dinner drinks/canapes served by the beautiful chapel bar or by our outdoor fireplace, we offer in house dining at our Harvest Restaurant (additional charge), featuring an a la carte menu showcasing the excellent wine and produce of the region. Our signature turndown service each evening is also included in our half board tariff. There is also a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for guests to relax and enjoy as well as walking trails through the gardens and vineyards that surround the buildings and beautiful birdsong from sun up to sun down. A outdoor heated swimming pool (heated Oct - Aprl), complimentary bikes, tennis courts & racquets, pentanque, croquet and disc golf are all on site and complimentary. Children 7+ are welcome at The Marlborough, or children of all ages if booking exclusively.
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HOTEL STYLE
Boutique
Luxury
Languages Spoken
English
Location
776 Rapaura Road Marlborough, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MarlboroughLodge, Manager at The Marlborough
Responded 22 Jan 2020
Dear SusanB387 Thank you for taking the time to write your review which we very much appreciate and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us We will look into the menu items that you mentioned as we are always striving to improve where we can I hope that the rest of your trip was just as enjoyable Safe Travels Samantha
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My elderly mother and I were traveling together on a "bucket list" trip for her. This place exceeded our expectations. The property and rooms are beautifully designed, the gardens are lovely and the grounds are serene and spacious. The room was lovely, with every comfort thought-through, and the restaurant has a delicious menu, carefully designed to reflect seasonal/local foods and is very well executed. But it is the service that really makes the Marlborough Lodge stand out at any price. Samantha (the manager) and her crew are kind, thoughtful, attentive and when we had a need they used one of the most wonderful of phrases in the service industry: "leave it with me" which always meant: I am now taking responsibility for your request, you can stay focused on your trip and I'll take care of what needs to be done. And the best part is: they always did. I have travelled quite a bit, and lots of very highly-rated hotels could learn from the Marlborough what it takes to deliver consistent, top-level service. I don't know when I will make it back to New Zealand, but when I do, I will make a priority of staying here again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â Bellbird was a lovely room - sleeping area + sitting area + balcony with seating
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Response from MarlboroughLodge, Manager at The Marlborough
Responded 29 Feb 2020
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for you kind and gracious feedback. I sincerely hope we have the opportunity to show you more of our beautiful Marlborough region should you return down under. Wishing yo and Betty safe and wonderful travels. Samantha
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World Class is a term often used (and abused) by reviewers to describe the merely better than average. In the case of the Marlborough Lodge, the term is entirely justified. From the moment we arrived to the final moment of departure, we were made to feel special and this extended to not only the outstanding accommodation (beautiful bedrooms, dining rooms... ) and to the food (excellent breakfasts, lunches and dinners) but it essentially comes from the service attitude of Angela and all her team who are friendly, informative, listening, responding to our needs, and thereby providing excellent service. A profound thanks to all at the Marlborough Lodge for that. The Marlborough Lodge has a fascinating history and is situated in one of the finest private estates we have visited (worth exploring - vineyard, vegetable garden,, pool...)..and close to the Marlborough Sounds for the Queen Charlotte track and other such activities. This is a top destination.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SamanthaTML, Manager at The Marlborough
Responded 27 Jan 2020
Dear Peter, Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We are thrilled you enjoyed you stay with us. I will share your feedback with the team. Happy Travels
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What a fabulous hotel! This is a real gem, attention to detail in the rooms, furnishing, food, everything. We were offered a glass of wine on arrival produced in their own vineyards. Our room was stunning leading on to a balcony that ran all around the first floor. Mini bar was complimentary although nothing was mini! Stunning bathroom with freestanding bath and huge shower. Everything we needed or could have wanted. We ate in the restaurant both nights sitting on the terrace overlooking the beautifully maintained gardens. Before dinner we enjoyed complimentary cocktails in the old chapel. Breakfast the following morning was in the same venue with a great menu. Outdoor games were set and there was a heated swimming pool. The staff were very attentive and looked after us well. We had a great 2 days and cannot recommend highly enough.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from The Marlborough, General Manager at The Marlborough
Responded 15 Apr 2023
Dear AnnieLouDean Thanks for the review we enjoyed having you with us for a couple of days Glad to hear that you loved what we have here and for your recommendation it means a great deal to us all Hop that the rest of your stay in NZ was wonderful
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Despite having emailed our food sensitivities months in advance, over our entire 5 day stay, the chef was too lazy to provide us with adequate replacements for items in their food service (example, instead of a creamy vegetable soup we were served raw grated cucumber/zucchini in a bowl). Also, we were made very ill following breakfast on Jan 1. My wife had emailed in advance asking for gluten free toast and/or cereal with almond milk as her breakfast. Sadly, the chef wasn't able to provide it until the last morning. How sad is it that a proper chef couldn't be bothered to order what had been asked and paid for, in advance.We couldn't get them to stop serving gluten cookies in our room during turndown service until the last night when we were offered a simple strawberry on a plate (ouch!) as a replacement. One single, small, lonely, solitary, sad strawberry with dirty greens still attached. We are fortunate enough to have traveled the world, and this was by far our worst experience ever. The good news is that all the servers we encountered were amazing! Lindsey, Mikaela, Florian, Paulina, and Stephanie!!! Bottom Line, I think the chef is burnt out and doesn't care, or maybe he is a sous chef and has been thrust into the role of executive chef. If you don't have any food allergies, you might be safe to stay here, but I'm guessing his attitude will spill over into regular food prep and "safe handling will become an issue". For $2,500NZ a night, would you want to stay here?
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from MarlboroughLodge, Manager at The Marlborough
Responded 16 Jan 2020
Dear TimW550 It is disappointing that you would write this review after the care and attention that was given to you and your wife and having you both assure myself and the team that all was ok at each meal service as we were very aware of your sensitivities At the first breakfast when you were taken through the items that had been bought in specially for you, your wife mentioned that she would like to use her own Gluten free bread and cereal rather than what we had bought in as she was unsure as to some of the ingredients and maybe sensitive to them. All items in our kitchen were handled with great care due to your sensitivities to the extent that the team prepped your food prior to anything other, all utensils, boards, cooking equipment etc are all sterilised prior to use as is normal and that your food was kept completely seperate so that there could be no contamination. Our Chef team are extremely proud of their food and are very diligent with their cleanliness and kitchen hygiene so to suggest our handling of food is substandard we most strongly disagree As you continued to eat with us each night of your stay and chose to have an additional lunch with us and my conversations with you I am very perplexed by your review I also note that you did not mention that on checkout you refused to pay your considerable alcohol bill because you believed that should be offset as you provided your own Gluten free bread !! If you would like to discuss further I would be very happy to do so. Please contact me on samantha@themarlboroughlodge.co.nz Samantha
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Room Tip:Â We had a fantastic upstairs room with balcony access and luxurious bathroom.
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Response from Angela Dillon, Owner at The Marlborough
Responded 9 Dec 2020
Dear Anna2160 Lovely to have you come and stay with us and I have to agree the gardens relax you the moment you enter the property Glad to hear that the team looked after you so well and that you enjoyed all that we have here on the property and also finding our central location perfect for exploring all that Marlborough has to offer Enjoy Christmas and New Year and we look forward to you coming back to stay in 2021
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Response from The Marlborough, General Manager at The Marlborough
Responded 15 Apr 2023
Dear caitliinsE6311OK So glad to hear that we helped to make your honeymoon memorable Hopefully we will see you back for an anniversary trip Glad we could help with the stain removal !!
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I have recently had the wonderful experience of dining at the Harvest restaurant of The Marlborough Lodge near Blenheim. The staff were amazing, service was impeccable and the food was outstanding! My dietary restrictions of being vegan and gluten free were accommodated without a blink of an eye. I was served a scrumptious eggplant dish that I wished would never end. The manager of the kitchen was delightful and very attentive to my dietary needs. Surrounded with gorgeous gardens and vineyards, this restaurant and lodge beckons one to stay and linger. Whether it be for a couple hours dining on Harvest’s patio or perhaps even for a few nights to discover all the Lodge has to offer. This place is a true escape!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from MarlboroughLodge, Manager at The Marlborough
Responded 22 Jan 2020
Dear Michelleg Thank you for taking the time to write the review which we very much appreciate. So happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us and all that we have here. I will pass on your review to the team as this always means a lot to them Thanks again and safe travels Samantha
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from SamanthaTML, Manager at The Marlborough
Responded 19 Feb 2020
Dear Ian, I am thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us at The Marlborough Lodge. Thank you for taking time out to pass on your experience. Do come back and visit us soon.
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My husband and I treated ourselves to the Marlborough Boutique Hotel during our honeymoon, and it was absolutely worth it. The exceptional experience started even before we arrived, with the staff going above and beyond to help us arrange tours and transfers—even last-minute ones! The bike tour they booked for us was so much fun, and the fact that they have a helipad on-site made it easy to combine a helicopter tour and transfer to our next hotel.
When we arrived, the service was next-level. Our luggage was delivered straight to our room, we were greeted with prosecco, and they gave us a quick but thoughtful tour of the property. It was the perfect welcome. We loved the daily happy hour, where we got to mingle with other guests over drinks and hors d'oeuvres. With just 10 rooms, the hotel felt so intimate, and the personalized service really shone. Breakfast was delicious, and dinner at their restaurant was equally impressive.
The room itself was stunning—by far the largest and most luxurious of our three-week New Zealand trip. We especially loved the wines provided in-room, which were made from the Marlborough vineyard and only available on-site (either in your room or at the restaurant). The housekeeping team did a fantastic job, and the evening turndown service added to the luxury.
Marlborough Boutique Hotel really knows how to make you feel spoiled. Whether it’s the little details or the big ones like helicopter transfers, everything was perfect. This place is 10/10—we’d recommend it in a heartbeat and can’t wait to go back someday!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$1,993 - $2,883 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Old Saint Mary's Convent
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandMarlborough RegionBlenheim
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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