Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa

4.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
Business center
Exercise/lap pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $118
$102 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

Explore the area

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White Rock Road, RD2, Martinborough, 5782
  • Place, Palliser Estate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cambridge Road
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ata Rangi Vineyard
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 1033 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

4 Bedroom Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 1356 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds OR 8 Twin Beds and 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio Magic

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Martinborough

Located in Martinborough, Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa is a 4-minute drive from Palliser Estate and 5 minutes from Cambridge Road. .This spa lodge is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Schubert Wines and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Ata Rangi Vineyard.

What's nearby

  • Palliser Estate - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Cambridge Road - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 9 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Tirohana Estate - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 11 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neighbourhood Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Martinborough Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alana Estate Vineyard - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa

Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 4 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Brackenridge Day Spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center and laundry facilities. This lodge has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests must contact this hotel in advance to reserve single beds in Cottage, 4 Bedrooms.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 4 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Brackenridge Country Retreat
Brackenridge Country Retreat Aparthotel
Brackenridge Country Retreat Aparthotel Martinborough
Brackenridge Country Retreat Martinborough
Brackenridge Country Retreat Spa
Brackenridge Retreat & Spa
Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa Aparthotel
Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa Martinborough
Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa Aparthotel Martinborough

Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 335 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful location, clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trevina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, peaceful and breezy swift check in. Had everything we needed. Other than assigned studio parks where someone stole ours.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, good communication and friendly reception, nice healthy breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot enjoyed our time and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing about the accomodation was great in our opinion. Clean, plenty of utensils etc in the kitchen, ample breakfast each day, comfortable beds. The location is handy to town. Bonus having an indoor swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and experience is what we expected for the price. Very comfortable beds! The team fitted us in for the day spa at very short notice which was very much appreciated and the pool was lovely. Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, staff, brekkie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful place to stay. Loved the open fire
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An absolutely relaxing stay and fantastic accommodation and the day spa was certainly an extra bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place to stay - clean and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff so friendly, wonderful accommodations, beautiful countryside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Great place to go for a weekend away. Lovely staff and rooms are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay, the breakfast with fresh sourdough and eggs, juice and cereals was a treat. Also the pool was lovely for a dip in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful breakfast food, comfy beds, lovely and warm inside on a freezing night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Quiet cottage, comfy bed , breakfast provisions good and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay, was quiet and close to town. Eggs and juice were delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Holiday get-away

Comfortable property in pretty surroundings, good for a get-away break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stay in Martinborough as part of a longer NZ trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Romantic retreat

Fantastic overnight stay next to a cozy fire!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay. Quiet as a bit out of the town but not too far. Nice basic breakfast provided to have in your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful quiet stay

A lovely stay in a nice quiet location, biking distance to town. Beautiful breakfast daily
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed the property. Everything was nice and clean.