Luxury hotels in Marlborough

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Marlborough. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel Picton, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Situated in the heart of Picton, this boutique hotel offers luxury accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free continental breakfast. All suites include a plasma-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Guests enjoy a restaurant and a wine bar. Picton Station is 500 metres away. Each room at Escape To Picton Boutique Hotel has elegant furniture and fittings as well as an en suite bathroom. The hotel’s restaurant offers local and international cuisine along with daily specials. Guests can also enjoy outdoor dining in the courtyard. Escape to Picton Boutique Hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the sailing and fishing activities at the marina. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 350 NZD.

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• 2 The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation Blenheim, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. The Peppertree is situated in the heart of the Marlborough wineries and olive groves. The rooms have direct access to its extensive garden. The area is well known for wine tasting. The hotel offers stylish rooms. Some have a fireplace. Amongst many activities, guests of the Peppertree Luxury can enjoy horse riding and diving. A golf course is 3 km away. Breakfast with a wide selection of fresh food, is served in the dining room with its open fireplace. There are various dining options in the area. The Rewi Murray Polo Park is a drive away from the Peppertree. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 720 NZD.

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• 3 14th Lane Urban Hotel Blenheim, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. 14th Lane Urban Hotel is a 5-star property set in Blenheim. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with an oven, a dishwasher and a microwave. At 14th Lane Urban Hotel each room has bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Marlborough Airport, 7 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 365 NZD.

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• 4 Vintners Retreat Blenheim, New Zealand

  

  Resort. The Vintners Retreat offers self-catering, villa accommodation in the heart of Marlborough. New Zealand’s best wineries are minutes by car. Villas are well-appointed, with free Wi-Fi. The spacious accommodation includes 2 and 3-bedroom self-contained villas. All units offer a dishwasher, LCD TV and DVD player. There is a separate lounge and dining area in all villas. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and expansive BBQ area. Each villa overlooks green surroundings. The Vintners Retreat is close to several restaurants and cafes. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 600 NZD.

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• 5 Bay of Many Coves Arthur's Bay, New Zealand

  

  Resort. The 5-star resort in Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough offers luxurious apartments with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony overlooking the bay. The resort has a fine dining restaurant with an extensive list of New Zealand wines. The luxurious apartments each include spacious living rooms which feature comfortable sofas and Sky TV. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool with poolside loungers and a cedar hot tub. The resort’s Miritu Day Spa offers massages treatments. The Resort is just a 30-minute ferry ride from the township of Picton or a 20 minute helicopter flight from Wellington. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 1625 NZD.

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• 6 Chateau Marlborough Hotel Blenheim, New Zealand

  

  Hotel. Chateau Marlborough Hotel offers luxury self-contained suites with free Wi-Fi. Guests can cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or relax by the pool with a drink from the bar. All rooms have a 42-inch flat-screen TV. A fully equipped fitness centre are provided. The concierge can book tours of the Marlborough Wine Region. Quench Café & Wine Bar is open for breakfast and dinner each day, and offers outdoor dining. Cooked and continental breakfast is available each morning. An onsite day spa is available at the property. The Chateau Marlborough Hotel is also the winner of the prestigious HM Australasian Hotel of the Year awards 2018 & 2019, Winner of New Zealand’s Best Regional Hotel. Picton Ferry Terminal is a 30-minute drive from Chateau Marlborough Hotel Blenheim. Free on-site parking is available according to availability on the day. Off-street parking is also available. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 196 NZD.

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• 7 Ocean View Beachfront Apartment Blenheim, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Offering amazing ocean views, Ocean View B&B is located in Cloudy Bay, Blenheim in the Marlborough Region and features a beachfront BBQ and patio. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. The fully self-contained apartment features a flat-screen TV with free sports and movie channels. There is a comfortable lounge area to relax in after a busy day and there is a separate bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite. Guests have their own well-equipped kitchen and can enjoy 360 degree views of the ocean, mountain and garden from the property. Extras include free toiletries, a hairdryer and robes. You will find luggage storage space at the property. A complimentary laundry service is available on request. Guests can enjoy a walk or a swim at the nearby beach. Bed and breakfast and the area is popular for golfing and walking. Cloudy Bay Winery, along with many other top wineries are 15-20 minutes' drive from Ocean View B&B. Winery Tours will pick you up and drop you off. The nearest super market is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Blenheim Airport which is 23 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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• 8 Tasman Holiday Parks Picton Picton, New Zealand

  

  Holiday park. Just a 3-minute drive from the heart of Picton, Tasman Holiday Parks Picton boasts a heated outdoor pool in the summer months, and a hot tub. Guests can socialise in the shared lounge, or enjoy a meal using the BBQ facilities. Picton Holiday Park is a 3-minute drive from the Interislander and Bluebridge Ferry Terminals, and is located opposite the redeveloped Picton Marina. It is within a 5-minute walk of boat transport for sightseeing trips and access to the Queen Charlotte Track. All guest rooms offer heating, a toaster and tea and coffee making facilities. They have either a private bathroom or access to shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms have kitchen facilities or a balcony. Guests can prepare a snack in the shared kitchen, or enjoy a game of billiards and table tennis in the games room. Also on offer are a children’s playground and a guest laundry. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 102 NZD.

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• 9 Antria Boutique Lodge Blenheim, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. Antria Boutique Lodge is located in the heart of sunny Marlborough wine region with your hosts Caro & Hugh. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast after a great night’s sleep in one of three luxury suites with large ensuites, Italian fittings, tiled floors, fine linen, luxury robes, and handmade chocolates. Enjoy on-site parking, guest lounge, heated pool, garden& vineyard views, friendly dogs, and livestock. By prior arrangement special additions with Caro may include a private wine tasting tour; dinner platter with local cheeses, charcuterie, oils, olives etc and wine, or a 4 course dégustation dinner with wine pairing. Caro& Hugh can assist with recommendations for local activities, wine tours, winery lunch reservations, dinner reservations in Blenheim town only 5 mins away. Antria is conveniently located near Picton Car Ferry, Airport, SH1, Golf courses, Art Galleries, Tourist Activities, Train Station, Cycling & Walking Tracks, Wineries, Cafes & Restaurants. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!