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Terms & Conditions

We welcome your booking at The Marlbourough Lodge. See below for our payment terms and cancellations policy. See also the Bookings and Guest Information page for more information. 

We'd love to hear from you: +64 3 570 5700 | [email protected]

Lodge Tariff

Lodge rates include:

  • Premium Lodge Suite, Lodge Suite or Lodge Room
  • Pre-dinner drink and canapes
  • Gourmet dinner (excluding beverages)
  • Full continental and cooked breakfast options
  • Free minibar
  • Free Wi-Fi use throughout the lodge
  • New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Rooms & Suites

  • The Lodge has 10 Suites:  Premium Suites (4 upstairs and 1 downstairs), Lodge Suites (upstairs & downstairs) and Lodge Rooms (2 downstairs), plus a Twin Room which can be used as part of 2-4 bedroom Family Suite option.
  • Each Room & Suite (except the Twin Room) has it's own private ensuite featuring toilet, walk in shower and double vanity. Most Suites also have a two-person bath.
  • The Rooms have a queen bed and all Lodge Suites and Premium Suites have a king bed - with double and most with twin options.
  • All Suites are furnished with lounge chair(s), wardrobe or hanging space, mini-fridge and Nespresso coffee machine
  • Rooms are furnished with hanging space on wall, mini-fridge and Nespresso coffee machine

Room / Suite Capacity

All Rooms have a maximum capacity of 2 people.

Premium Suites have a normal capacity of 2 people. However, for an additional charge, a rollaway bed can be added by arrangement for  a max of 1 child giving a maximum capacity of 3 guest for an additional charge. Please enquire if you wish to add a rollaway bed.

Single Occupancy

There is a reduction in the Suite/Room rates for single occupancy. Please enquire.

Seasons

High season 1 November - 31 March, Shoulder Season 1 - 30 April & 1- 31 Oct, Low Season 1 May - 30 September

Minimum Length of Stay

No minimum length of stay except for 1 November – 31 March inclusive, which has a two night minimum length of stay. 

Check in / Out

Check in is available from 2.00pm.Check out is available until 11.00am. Enquire whether late check out is possible. We do not accept Check in's or Check out's on 25 December (Christmas Day)

Child Policy

Children eight years and older are welcome to stay when we have other guests. Children of all ages are welcome when the lodge is booked exclusively. We offer a Family Suite option by arrangement - please enquire.

Payment Terms

Standard Payments

  • Rooms may be “held” at no charge for a maximum of 7 working days and then must be confirmed with a deposit payment of 10% or released.
  • Deposit payment is refundable if cancelled more than 60 days out from the date of stay.
  • All bookings for The Marlborough Lodge must be paid in full 30 days prior to the date of stay.

Festive Season Payments

This applies to the festive season date range of 20 December to 5 January:

  • 25% deposit at the time of reservation.
  • Further 25% payable 90 days out from date of stay
  • Balance of payment 60 days out from the date of stay.
  • Festive Season surcharge of $575 per suite/room applies for Christmas Day (25 December) and New Years Eve (31st December)

Group Bookings Payments - Outside of Festive Season

For bookings of 4 Rooms/Suites or more:

  • 25% deposit at the time of reservation - deposit is non-refundable.
  • Payment in full 60 days prior to the date of stay.

Exclusive Lodge Use Payments

Applies to all reservations for Exclusive Use of the lodge including weddings and events:

  • 25% deposit at the time of reservation - deposit is non-refundable.
  • Payment in full 90 days prior to the date of stay.

Cancellation Policy

Standard Cancellations

  • Cancellation more than 60 days out from the date of stay – your 10% deposit will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellation within 60 days from the date of stay – 10% cancellation fee (loss of deposit).
  • Cancellation within 30 days from the date of stay – cancellation fee of 100% will be charged.

Festive Season Cancellations

This applies to the festive season date range of 20 December to 5 January:

  • Cancellations more than 90 days from the date of stay - loss of deposit
  • Cancellation within 90 days from the date of stay – Cancellation fee of 50%.
  • Cancellation within 60 days from the date of stay – Cancellation fee of 100%.

Group Booking Cancellations - Outside of Festive Season

For bookings of 4 Rooms/Suites or more:

  • Cancellation more than 90 days out from the date of stay – Cancellation fee of 25%.
  • Cancellation within 90 days from the date of stay – Cancellation fee of 25%.
  • Cancellation within 60 days from the date of stay – Cancellation fee of 50%.
  • Cancellation within 30 days from the date of stay – Cancellation fee of 100%.

Exclusive Lodge Use Cancellations - Outside of Festive Season

Applies to all reservations for Exclusive Use of the lodge including weddings and events:

  • Cancellation more than 90 days out from the date of stay – Cancellation fee of 25%.
  • Cancellation within 90 days from the date of stay – Cancellation fee of 50%.
  • Cancellation within 60 days from the date of stay – Cancellation fee of 100%.

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What our customers say

“Tastefuly furnished with a Nespresso machine, pods, and gorgeous fresh creamery milk. Great shower with lovely toiletries provided...and great 4G WiFi. Don't stay here if you want Cook...but why would you when you've got some of the best chefs and wine the area has at Hans Herzog Bistro, Restaurant and vineyard across the road.”

gay sweeney

“My dad and I stayed here for 4 nights, actually it was so good, we extended! From the rooms, to breakfast and dinner, to the grounds and staff, the lodge exceeds even the most distinguished expectations! I have stayed in the best hotels around the world, but The Marlborough Lodge is without hesitation one of those places where you will always remember every detail because they exceeded in every category! Can't wait to return!”

ThomasNY

“It was a typically crisp Autumn evening so we started with a glass of bubbles and delicious canapés beside the huge outdoor fire. We could just as easily have settled into the comfy sofas inside the chapel, now transformed into a cosy space for pre-dinner drinks, wine tastings, and browsing a range of beautiful NZ-made gifts. This was not our first visit to The Marlborough Lodge, but the first since the change of guard the kitchen. The menu changes daily and is a showcase of local produce with a touch of European flair. Portions are generous and our plates were bare when they returned to the kitchen. That says it all. The Lodge effortlessly combines elegance with comfort and under Karen's stewardship the staff are efficient and friendly and knowledgeable too. We locals are lucky to have a place of this calibre on our doorstep, visitors who stay here are just lucky.”

Donna M

“Marlborough Lodge was the last luxury lodge we stayed in after 3 weeks (9 lodges) in the South Island. All experiences have been lovely but this place is just gorgeous. The staff were all so delightful, the food great and the building and grounds just stunning.”

belindaellenscott