The Marlborough

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar, in-room safe
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Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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776 Rapaura Road, Marlborough, Rapaura, 7273
  • St Clair Winery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪7 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Marlborough

Luxury lodge with seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, concierge services and dry cleaning.
The Marlborough offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Marlborough, you'll be within walking distance of St Clair Winery. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Just a 2-minute drive from St Clair Winery and a few minutes from Cloudy Bay Vineyards
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Marlborough. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 5-star Rapaura lodge is smoke free.

The Marlborough has a restaurant on site.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Vineyard
  • Winery release events

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1901
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 6 January.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Marlborough offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in March.
  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Marlborough Lodge Blenheim
Marlborough Lodge
Marlborough Blenheim
The Marlborough Lodge Blenheim New Zealand
The Marlborough Lodge
The Marlborough Rapaura
The Marlborough Lodge Rapaura