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Hunting Cottage
646 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Fishing Cottage
646 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable bed & breakfast with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Located in Spring Creek, The Jolly Poacher Retreat is in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of Wairau River and St Clair Winery. This golf bed & breakfast is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Picton Ferry Terminal and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from ASB Theatre Marlborough.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters. Kitchens are outfitted with microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The Jolly Poacher Retreat features a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. The bed & breakfast offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly bed & breakfast also offers a library, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Jolly Poacher Retreat is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Vineyard
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Firepit
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Free reception
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Firewood (free)
  • Fully fenced
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Tea service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 2
  • Arcade/game room
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Jolly Poacher Retreat offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchens with microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Fireplace
  • Yard
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Shower only
  • Separate dining area
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillow menu
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • TV size: 40
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • In-room dining only
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laundry detergent
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Deck or patio
  • Mini-fridge

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Car required

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property is not cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • The Jolly Poacher Retreat Spring Creek
  • The Jolly Poacher Retreat Bed & breakfast
  • The Jolly Poacher Retreat Bed & breakfast Spring Creek

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from November to April.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

A car is required for transportation to and from this property.

Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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