Gunyah Country Estate

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star guest house with free WiFi

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Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View | Terrace/patio
Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View | Room amenity
Executive lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Sleemans Road, Windwhistle, 7572
  • Place, Washpen Falls
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View

  • 28 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 26 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Granary at Gunyah 3 Bedroom Self-Catering Holiday House

  • 149 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House

  • 99 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Economy Cabin

  • 38 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Chalet

  • Sleeps 4

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Three-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House

  • Sleeps 5

Two-Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Windwhistle

On river.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Rakaia Gorge and 9 miles (15 km) of Hororata Golf Club. Rakaia Gorge Walkway is within 12 miles (20 km) and Washpen Falls is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 30 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 39 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 60 min drive - 82.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hororata Cafe

About this property

Gunyah Country Estate

Family-friendly 4-star guest house with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this guesthouse measures 377 square feet (35 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Gunyah Country Estate. The guesthouse can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Gunyah Country Estate was completed in December 2019.

This 4-star Windwhistle guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 377 sq ft of conference space
  • 35 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1912
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gunyah Country Estate offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 38 for adults and NZD 38 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Pro golf shop
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 38 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 20 per stay
  • Laundry fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
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 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Property is also known as

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