Located in the heart of Waipara Valley, Waipara River Estate offers luxury vineyard accommodation in a charming renovated 1920s homestead. Free WiFi, private parking, bicycles and satellite TV are provided. All rooms at Waipara River Estate feature picturesque views of the garden, surrounding hills and vineyard. Guests can relax with a glass or bottle of the properties very own award winning, hand crafted boutique wines. The bathroom has a shower and laundry facilities are available, on request. Waipara River Estate is located 10 minutes' drive from the nearest town, Amberley, which offers lunch and dinner options. It is approximately 45 minutes' drive from Christchurch International Airport. A simple continental breakfast is included in your stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Waipara
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  • T
    Ting
    United States United States
    Self check-in so we did not encounter any staff members, but instructions were emailed to us and super clear. Beautiful location and even more beautiful accomodations -- we stayed at the 2 bedroom Riesling Room, and it was so clean and very...
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was beautiful relaxing, the pool was clean. The accommodation was exceptional everything we could have wished for.
  • Saw
    Singapore Singapore
    Feels like going back to a cozy warm hearted 🏡 . One of our best stay away from home! Brian, our host was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Hoping to make another trip to Waipara River Estate one day again🥰

Host Information

8.9
8.9
Host review score
Host review score

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Waipara River Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • 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
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Salt-water pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Fence around pool
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Waipara River Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Waipara River Estate accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Waipara River Estate in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Waipara River Estate

  • The prices at Waipara River Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Waipara River Estate is 1.6 miles from the centre of Waipara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at Waipara River Estate is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

  • Room options at Waipara River Estate include:

    • Suite

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