Waipara River Estate in Waipara provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free bikes, and a garden. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast also offers facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, the units include a wardrobe. Every room includes a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while selected rooms come with a balcony and some have mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Waipara, like hiking. Guests at Waipara River Estate can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Christchurch International Airport is 35 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
6.9
Low score for Waipara

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful location, greeted upon arrival. Cute rooms and comfy accommodation
  • K
    Krystal
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was gorgeous and everything you could need was provided.
  • Annette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Just a one night stay but a treat in beautiful spot. Riesling from property vines was lovely too.
  • Marie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location on the vineyard- good walks. Excellent continental breakfast and local coffee. Friendly host.
  • Dee
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful surroundings, peaceful, only birdsong for company! Good facilities, good continental breakfast/ snacks, and a surprise bottle of wine! Very good Wi-Fi, comfortable bed, great bathroom.
  • Anthony
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Comfortable. Beautiful location. Quality furnishings
  • Sally
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Location is beautiful Small units can be interlinked so we were five people all in a bigger feeling house Beds very comfortable
  • Merril
    Australia Australia
    We have stayed here before and knew what to expect. The property is in a secluded location and not near any shops or restaurants but generous provisions are supplied including hearty continental breakfast supplies, wine, cheese & biscuits. The...
  • Karl
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    A really lovely peaceful location in the midst of vineyards.

Host Info

Company review score: 8.7Based on 97 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

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
  • Saltwater pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Fenced pool

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Waipara River Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 75 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 75 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 75 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Waipara River Estate

  • Check-in at Waipara River Estate is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Waipara River Estate is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Waipara River Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Waipara River Estate include:

    • Suite
  • Waipara River Estate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
  • Waipara River Estate is 1.6 miles from the center of Waipara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.