which is wrapped on both sides by lavender, your eyes are taken in with the sight of a lovely lodge which has been beautifully and tastefully redone. It is a welcome sight,
an inviting place and you are welcomed warmly. We were told , "be guests in our home" , and you truly do feel as if you are, nothing was too much to ask, one was always asked " if anything is needed"," if everything is ok"....we felt so well taken care of and in such great comfort. Our room was exquisite, colors muted, fabrics well chosen, the most comfy bed of the trip....and a gorgeous bath, with everything at finger tips. We enjoyed the turn down service , where a gift treat was left on plumped up pillows. Small items were in the room , like plums and cookies...extras that add and are often absent. There is a pool area, and pretty gardens wherever you look....this effort, work and consideration of space was so appreciated and noticed.
We enjoyed the apero in front of an outdoor fire, and dinner both evenings was enjoyed in a lovely dining space, very intimate, cozy, warm....simply a special stay in a special place. Staff was so outgoing and so in tune with you during your stay. Kudos to all of you at the Marlborough Lodge....we could not have imagined anything nicer.

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.