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ctmgordo

Best Hotel Experience in the World!

Review of The Marlborough
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 25 Dec 2022via mobile
It is hard to put into words how magical our stay at The Marlborough was. Indeed, in a lifetime of travel, it was our all-time favorite hotel experience. The buildings and property are brimming with history and charm. The location is outstanding. The restaurant, Harvest, was the best food we had in all of New Zealand. But it’s the people here that make the place so incredible. Every detail is thought through, and every touch is customized. We received a personalized card in our room each night, and the pre-dinner drinks and canapés were as if one was being hosted by your closest, kindest friends. We were on the fence booking this property given the relatively high room rate, but it was beyond worth every penny. They are generous and do not nickle-and-dime their guests. We simply cannot say enough positive. Book your stay immediately! You will have fond memories for years to come. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
Date of stay: December 2022
Room Tip: Plan to eat many or all of your meals at the hotel’s restaurant, Harvest.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Marlborough, General Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this review
Responded 15 Apr 2023
Dear ctmgordo

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your wonderful review

We loved having you stay with us and always enjoy the conversations over cocktails each evening with our guests

Glad to hear that you enjoyed all that we are doing at The Marlborough and thanks for the recommendation

Hope to see you back this way sometime
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Reviewed 6 November 2022 via mobile

Perfectly balanced leisure with refined luxury. The staff was very attentive and almost next time they saw you were calling you by name. You never saw housekeeping but you room was magically serviced when you returned. Both morning and evening turndown.
The property is beautifully landscaped. I believe the house was redone during Covid and it is beautiful all by itself. From the artwork to the wallpapers just beautiful.

Date of stay: November 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Marlborough, General Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this reviewResponded 15 November 2022

Dear Traveler177640

We throughly enjoyed having you stay with us and glad you enjoyed all that we have and do here at The Marlborough

Very much appreciate your review and will pass on to all the of the team as mean a great deal to us all

Thanks

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Reviewed 23 October 2022

From the moment our family checked in, we were welcomed by the warm and friendly staff and taken care of like royalty throughout our 3 day/night visit. The property is breathtaking and the “lodge” is beautifully decorated - with the comfort of what you dream your home to be. The restaurant is as wonderful, with the food being among the best we’ve had in New Zealand! Nick the chef is top notch - both his cooking talent and his personal touch to come out and talk about his creations and make us feel special. The staff were all exceptional- special call out to Miqu, who made each meal fun and most enjoyable. If I could give 10 stars I would … truly one of the best from someone who has been to many great hotels around the world. Hope to be back!!!

Date of stay: October 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
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The Marlborough, General Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this reviewResponded 15 November 2022

Dear Jenniferh

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to write your review which we all truely appreciate.

Hope that the rest of your time in NZ was equally specially and we look forward to being able to welcome you back at some point

Safe travels till then

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Reviewed 20 May 2022 via mobile

Top stay - friendly and professional staff, every comfort, beautiful building and decor. Highlights were a tour of the 10 acre grounds with Geoff, the Estate Manager, complimentary cocktails and canapés in the Great Room and dining in the property’s Harvest restaurant.

Date of stay: May 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Marlborough, General Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this reviewResponded 23 May 2022

Dear NigelDavies_Tas
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to review.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and all that we are doing here .

Hope to see you back this way soon

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Reviewed 20 March 2022 via mobile

This location and level of amazing service is a 10 out of 10.
Then we ate the food and it went to 11.

The location and beautiful grounds and service mean that we would happily recommend this to the most discerning of traveler or foodie.

We can’t wait to return.

Date of stay: March 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank steveiswandering
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The Marlborough, General Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this reviewResponded 10 May 2022

Dear steveiswandering

Glad to hear that you enjoyed where we are and what we are doing here at The Marlborough

Appreciate the recommendation and thank you for taking the time to review us

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Reviewed 13 March 2022

We stayed at the Malborough Lodge and had a great time. The history of the building, the hostess, the service was impeccable. The food a the Harvest Restaurant was divine. We were pampered and felt like the only guests in the hotel.

Date of stay: March 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank John B
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The Marlborough, General Manager at The Marlborough, responded to this reviewResponded 10 May 2022

Dear John B

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and delighted to hear that you enjoyed all that we are doing here

Hope to see you back in the not too distant future

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