About this property

Set on a large country estate with sweeping gardens and panoramic views of the Wairarapa wine-growing region, Parehua Resort features an open-air bar and fine dining restaurant. All accommodations at Parehua Resort Martinborough has been individually designed, with artwork and furnishings by New Zealand designers. Each cottage and villa includes a fireplace, open-plan living spaces and a fully equipped kitchen. Satellite TV is provided. The large bathrooms have under-floor heating, walk-in shower and large spa bath. York Bistro has comfortable sofas and a log fire on cooler days. Serving the finest in Wairarapa produce and local wines, it offers an unrivaled gourmet experience. Enjoy a game of tennis or a swim in the outdoor pool (summer only). Guests can relax by the private lake with jetty. There are vineyards within a 2-minute drive. Martinborough town center is only a 5-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing breakfast and rooms. Generous size with kitchen facilities. Very private. The pool would be awesome in summer.
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    Welcoming staff. Fabulous accommodation in the Woodland cottage. Excellent laundry in the cottage. Well equipped kitchen. Quiet.
  • Jaana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful room, lots of amazing amenities, big bath and great breakfast in the morning
  • Michael
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Its a very romantic place to stay with excellent facilities
  • Antrobus
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved the cleanliness and the room was super comfortable, warm and inviting. Great spa baths and brilliant variety of food in the included breakfast. We loved that we were able to use the shuttle into the square too with no notice. Couldn't...
  • Maika
    United States United States
    We loved the pool and hot tub! Very tidy place and private, too. The continental breakfast was impressive and tasty, with no single use plastics! We were very pleased with this place overall.
  • Mary
    Canada Canada
    Perfect in all respects Best conti breakfast ever
  • L
    United States United States
    Gorgeous property, excellent food and close to the Star Safari. The fireplace and hot tub were special
  • Office
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was excellent - staff, restaurant food, room. Highly recommend.
  • Lewis
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great room. Cosy room with lovely hot tub. Wine pairing dinner was great. Service was impeccable.

Managed by Parehua Resort

Company review score: 9.6Based on 985 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The 28 room Parehua Resort was originally built in 2005. In late 2021 they left the Peppers brand (Accor) and are now a privately owned property still delivering top class service and facilities. The team pride themselves on their excellent customer service, the cleanliness of the Resort as well as the local food and wine. We looking forward to welcoming you to Parehua Resort in Martinborough soon.

Property info

Step back from the world. And into a place that will become yours for as long as you choose. A place to read or walk, celebrate, feast or bond. A place to stay. Or a base to explore everything around you. Set amongst Martinborough’s world famous vineyards, with sweeping gardens and panoramic views of the rolling green hills, Parehua is the perfect expression of a charming country estate. Book a cottage and curl up in bed with a laptop, book, room service and a perfect outlook for company. Or invite friends and family to stay across the picture-perfect grounds of this gorgeous estate and a life celebration that will live with you forever. Come here to work. There’s no better place for a team to make wonderful things happen than here on the edge of an historic wine village, just one hour’s drive from Wellington. Or plan an event, large or small, that your guests will always remember as something so special that you organised for them. Friends weekend. long-week getaway. Call it what you like. While you’re here, explore the vineyards with a picnic. Walk the coastal track. Tour the wineries on horse or bike. Whatever the occasion, we will do everything we can to make you welcome.

Neighborhood info

Martinborough in the Wairarapa is famous for it's wineries. Jump on a bike from here or one of the vendors in town or do a traditional wine tour in a vehicle. Outside of wine there is plenty of great cafes and restaurants in the village. If you feel like being a bit more adventurous be sure to check out the Patuna Chasm walk located around 20mins drive from Martinborough. In the right season be sure to check out the amazing Lavender fields. Look up the local events which are on throughout the year including Toast Martinborough and the Martinborough Fair. Take a visit to the nearby towns of Ngawi Fishing Village, Cape Palliser (lighthouse and seals), Castlepoint (beach and lighthouse), Carterton, Greytown, Featherston and Masterton.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • York Bistro
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Parehua Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.