Located in the heart of Waipara Valley, Waipara River Estate offers luxury vineyard accommodations 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 in particular 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 (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Waipara
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sonia
    United States of America United States of America
    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.

Host Info

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

Area info

Amenities of Waipara River Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 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

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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

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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

  • Room options at Waipara River Estate include:

    • Suite

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

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

  • 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.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental

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