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Driftwood Retreat

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star vacation home with kitchenette in Riverlands

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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749 Dillons Point Road, Riverlands, Riverlands, Marlborough, 7273
  • Place, St Clair Winery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Seymour Square
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Marlborough Convention Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Nature's Retreat

  • Garden view
  • 41 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Riverlands

In Riverlands .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find The Wine Station and ASB Theatre Marlborough. Marlborough Convention Centre and Millennium Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Wine Station - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • St Clair Winery - 12 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Seymour Square - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Pollard Park - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dodson Street Alehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marlborough Public House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lawson's Dry Hills - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood Retreat

3.5-star vacation home with kitchenette in Riverlands
As a guest of Driftwood Retreat, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Driftwood Retreat also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at Driftwood Retreat are accessible via exterior corridors and offer hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Premium channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping available once per stay
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 and Mastercard.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Driftwood Retreat House Blenheim
Driftwood Retreat Blenheim
Driftwood Retreat Riverlands
Driftwood Retreat Private vacation home
Driftwood Retreat Private vacation home Riverlands

Frequently asked questions

How close is Driftwood Retreat to the airport?

Driftwood Retreat is 9.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Driftwood Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Driftwood Retreat.

Does Driftwood Retreat offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Driftwood Retreat, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Driftwood Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Driftwood Retreat?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Driftwood Retreat have a pool?

Driftwood Retreat does not have a pool.

Does Driftwood Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Driftwood Retreat to downtown Riverlands?

Driftwood Retreat is 1.4 mi away from Riverlands.

Driftwood Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be back soon Really peaceful and yet close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hosts beautiful property. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great except for mosquitoes

Beautiful setting and accommodation. Enjoyed being amidst the animals and gardens. The only downside was the horrible experience trying to sleep with many mosquitoes! I would stay again but be warned about keeping door closed!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019