Vintners Retreat

Chateau Marlborough is conveniently located in the heart of Blenheim, close to the Marlborough Sounds and wine region. Overlooking Seymour Square Gardens and a short walk from the town centre, this is a great base from which to explore.

There are seven rooms – a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments and studios, each with their own kitchen or kitchenette. Sample New Zealand’s legendary food and drink at Quench Restaurant and Wine Bar – there is the option to dine outside on sunny days.

There is also an outdoor swimming pool, a small fitness centre and treatment rooms where you can indulge in a beauty treatment or massage.

Surrounded by a 16-acre country estate in the heart of the Marlborough wine region, The Marlborough Lodge is a fine retreat from which to explore New Zealand’s gourmet province.

There are ten contemporary suites within the historic lodge, all spacious with private en-suites and views out over the parkland.

The bar and outdoor fireplace are a wonderful place to mingle before a dinner showcasing the best local produce paired with wines.

You are ideally located here to explore the surrounding vineyards and to cruise on the waters of Marlborough Sound, perhaps even joining in on a seafood focussed excursion or taking to the sky on a scenic helicopter flight.

Located in the heart of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, the Bay of Many Coves is a tranquil haven where switching off and reconnecting with your natural surroundings has never been easier.

This is a place where dolphins, orcas and seals come to splash in the waters; sweeping views of Queen Charlotte Sound greet you at every corner; and where you can meet the local wildlife during the day and relax with a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc overlooking the bay as the day draws to a close.

The Bay of Many Coves is reached by boat, cruising across a sheltered bay until you reach the resort perched on the water’s edge. Nestled within the native bush that surrounds, are a selection of one, two or three-bedroom apartments, each with their own balcony that looks out over the bay. The Kereru Suite has its own private entry and features two en-suite bedrooms, making it a perfect option for families.

When it comes to eating and drinking, guests are spoiled for choice. Enjoy fine dining in the award-winning Foredeck Restaurant, brunch in the lounge and signature seafood dishes at the cafe on the jetty. Of course wherever you choose to eat, a crisp glass of local Marlborough wine is never far away.

With such beautiful surroundings, you’ll want to head out and explore what’s on your doorstep. Grab a kayak or paddleboard and take to the water, go bush walking, visit the cormorant breeding colonies or head out at night to witness the spectacle of hundreds of twinkling glow worms.