Great place to stay in blenheim, staff all amazing, food great ,nothing to fault really just perfect will definitely reccomend to friends and family and anyone else I can. Make the time to stop if you can
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Peter B
Monte-Carlo, MonacoWorld Class reset
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Reviewed 26 Jan 2020
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.
Date of stay: January 2020The 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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SamanthaTML, Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this review
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
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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Date of stay: January 2020
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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!
Date of stay: December 2019
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MarlboroughLodge, Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this reviewResponded 23 January 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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RBres200
New York City, New York
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We had the pleasure of spending several days at the Lodge near the end of December 2019. The Lodge and the surrounding grounds are beautiful. The restaurant is top notch. The property is well situated -- close to many of the local wineries, and about 25 minutes from Picton. The local star-gazing can be spectacular. Also, most importantly, the manager (Samantha) and all of the staff are super-friendly, gracious, and helpful. Among other things, several weeks before our arrival they helped us via e-mail to arrange several activities which we enjoyed during our stay (kayaking, wine tastings, etc.) The Lodge is not inexpensive. But it is worth it. We would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Date of stay: December 2019
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MarlboroughLodge, Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this reviewResponded 23 January 2020
Dear RBres200
I have to agree the stargazing out by the fire is pretty special and so glad to hear you enjoyed that and all that we have going on in the Marlborough region.
Always good to hear about your experiences and glad that we could help making your stay special
Look forward to seeing you back this way sometime
Samantha
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Gillian L
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We were booked for only 2 nights at the Lodge and I wish we could have stayed longer. The hotel feels more like a beautiful,elegant country house. It's very tastefully decorated and peaceful. The rooms are gorgeous as are the gardens. The staff we met were lovely and couldn't do enough to help us. The standard of service was without fault. All credit to the owners and the management team as their staff are a real credit to them. It was an absolute pleasure to be pampered for a couple of days!
Date of stay: January 2020
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MarlboroughLodge, Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this reviewResponded 23 January 2020
Dear Gillian
Thank you for posting this review which I and the team very much appreciate.
Loved having you stay and so happy to hear that you enjoyed our property which as you mention is quite unique
I will be sure to pass on your comments to the team and I agree that the team we have are exceptional
Glad that we could pamper you for a few days along your travels in NZ
Samantha
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SusanB387
Westerham, United Kingdom
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Continuing our travels around NZ we arrived at the Marlborough Lodge- Wow a impressive entrance indeed!
We were greeted by Samantha the Manager, who was delightful and told us all about the history of the lodge which is just fascinating. We stayed in the Kingfisher room which was beautiful and suited us well with all our luggage!
The only failing part was the shower pressure was not great at all, we had been spoilt by great showers before. We did tell them about the shower but it seems nothing could be done to improve this. The windows in the kingfisher room are a delight, just wish they had a blind we could shut at night over the one opposite the bathroom as made it so bright in the morning. We later met Lyndsey who was a delight as well , we had dinners included in our stay and the restaurant was lovely. The breakfast was a bit sparse of fresh fruit sadly but the dinner was good, the menu changed daily but always seemed to resemble the night before slightly. But all was presented well. But certainly not like at the Matakauri lodge in QueensTown!
But what was special was every evening before dinner they servers canapés and drinks beside the outside fire in the garden which was delightful. They have a spa and bar area which is used if rainy and cold which is also a delight.
We had a wine tour which was super and the driver we had was from the town so well versed in the local history and area.
I had a massage in the spa one day which was lovey while my husband played tennis which they kindly arranged for him.
There are free bicycles for quests to use which is nice.
We had a private wonderful boat trip around the Marlborough sound which was super the boat was amazing and the crew were so lovely. It was a shame the Weather was not great but we enjoyed our trip anyway.
We would recommend the Marlborough Lodge for sure.
Date of stay: January 2020
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MarlboroughLodge, Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this reviewResponded 23 January 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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