About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Waipara River Estate in Waipara offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a garden, outdoor dining area, and free bicycles. Convenient Location: Located 57 km from Christchurch International Airport, the property is highly rated for its convenient location and breakfast provided by the property. Activities and Surroundings: Activities available include skiing, hiking, and cycling. The surrounding area offers scenic views of the Waipara River and mountains.

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

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Standard Double Suite
  • Non-refundable
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 large double bed
US$699 for 3 nights
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  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 large double bed
269 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Shared toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 4
US$233 per night
Price US$699
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A great place to stay in the Waipara, the location is great and just a short cycle from the wineries nearby. The rooms were lovely and very clean. Wonderful facilities and great complimentaty breakfast. Very peaceful location in the vines.
  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, quietness & surrounding views. Very well looked after.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is beautiful Small units can be interlinked so we were five people all in a bigger feeling house Beds very comfortable
  • Karl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A really lovely peaceful location in the midst of vineyards.
  • 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🥰
  • Alison
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fabulous location. Beautiful gardens and pool area. Super continental breakfast and the complimentary bottle of wine was a bonus.
  • Mila
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The environment is so beautiful, very comfortable room and the breakfast is excellent.
  • Kirstin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had two beautiful rooms with kitchen facilities. They were both really lovely, very comfortable and clean and the little touches made them perfect. The beds were very comfortable and the outlook very quiet, so a wonderful nights sleep. The...

Host Information

Company review score: 8.7Based on 88 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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

House rules

Waipara River Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

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.

Outdoor swimming pool is closed from Mon 31 Mar 2025 until Fri 31 Oct 2025