Experience the relaxed elegance...

It's our pleasure to welcome you to The Marlborough Lodge. A luxury country estate located in the heart of the famous Marlborough wine region, the Lodge is nestled within 16 acres of secluded parklands, providing the ultimate retreat to indulge in New Zealand’s gourmet province.

Our ten contemporary suites are elegantly designed to ensure your every comfort is met.

Whether you’ve spent your day relaxing at the lodge or exploring further afield, finish each day with a peaceful wander through our 16 acres of gardens and vines then mingle at the outdoor fireplace with chef Sam's tantalising canapes before dining on fresh local cuisine in our Harvest Restaurant.

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OUR STORY

Designed by Thomas Turnbull and built in 1901 for the Sisters of Mercy, this historic Victorian Convent was originally located next to Saint Mary's Church in Blenheim.

As St Joseph's Convent it provided nineteen bedrooms for the nuns, a library, music room, sewing room, office and a beautiful chapel upstairs on the first floor.

In 1994, the Convent was moved in five pieces to its present location in Rapaura, Marlborough.

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Location

Nestled in the heart of the Marlborough's scenic vineyards on 16 acres of established gardens, the lodge is 10 minutes drive from Blenheim and 25 minutes from Picton.

Located on Rapaura Road, the lodge is just 5 minutes from State Highway 1 to Christchurch and State Highway 6 to Nelson.

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Gardens

With 16 acres of sprawling gardens, park and vineyards, The Marlborough Lodge estate grounds is an oasis of flora and fauna.

The vast manicured lawns and many gardens meander down to a lake where you can enjoy the abundant bird life. Wander among the established trees or stroll to the vegetable garden, which includes homegrown fruit, berries, tomatoes and free range eggs, which all feature in our dinner and breakfast cuisine.

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Tennis Courts

Right next door to the lodge is the Rapaura Tennis Club, founded in the 19th century, which offers six well-manicured grass courts for tennis games during the summer months.

Bring your own racquet or pick from a selection at the lodge

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Dine

The Marlborough Lodge's cuisine is prepared as delicately as our guests are pampered.

Our team of in-house chefs specialises in showcasing Marlborough's gourmet produce. They know how the food has been produced and understand how to bring out the most subtle of flavours to ensure a mouthwatering dining experience you won't want to miss.

Begin the day with a delicious continental or cooked breakfast, then wind down in the afternoon with delicious canapes, followed by our fresh, seasonal, local ala carte dinner.

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What our customers say

“We will definitely recommend the lodge to our travel agent and friends. Restaurant staff are exceptional. Food prep and presentation was wonderful.”

Exceptional

“Everything was wonderful and I would not hesitate to refer The Marlborough Lodge to others. Thank you for the great experience.”

Spradley

“Beautiful spot in Blenheim. Absolutely loved our stay at The Marlborough Lodge, we enjoyed the Kingfisher room which had beautiful windows from the buildings church history, was hugely spacious and had a stunning outlook onto the surrounding grounds. Amazing food and the best omelette I've ever had for breakfast! This place is very special and we look forward to returning in the years to come! Big thank you to the lovely staff!”

KLM

“Beautiful location, excellent service, excellent food, pure luxury.”

Pure luxury

Experience the relaxed elegance...

OUR STORY

Location

Gardens

Tennis Courts

Dine

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