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Rippinvale Retreat

5.0 star property

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
68 Rippingale Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Chisholm Park
    18 min walk
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    2 min drive
  • Conical Hill Walkway
    3 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (2 Nights Getaway)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (2 Nights Getaway)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Luxury Retreat)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Luxury Retreat)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
Room
Drifters Inn
Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Business services
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (487)
Drifters Inn

About the neighborhood

Hanmer Springs

When you stay at Rippinvale Retreat in Hanmer Springs, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and A Maze N Golf. .This golf lodge is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Chisholm Park and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Conical Hill Walkway.
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What's nearby

  • Chisholm Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A Maze N Golf - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Conical Hill - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Isobel's Restaurant and Bar at the Heritage Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Cafe & Tapa's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Rippinvale Retreat

Adults-only luxury near the slopes
Rippinvale Retreat offers 2 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include double sofa beds and desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 5-star lodge have kitchenettes with refrigerators, separate dining areas, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Hanmer Springs lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the lodge. Other recreational amenities include a spa tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day on the slopes, you can enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and an outdoor tennis court. This Colonial lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. The ski shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the slopes a breeze.
Take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 9 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 9 AM and 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Spa tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2000
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Rippinvale Retreat House Hanmer Springs
Rippinvale Retreat House
Rippinvale Retreat Hanmer Springs
Rippinvale Retreat
Rippinvale Retreat Lodge Hanmer Springs
Rippinvale Retreat Lodge
Rippinvale Retreat Lodge
Rippinvale Retreat Hanmer Springs
Rippinvale Retreat Lodge Hanmer Springs

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, North Canterbury, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Complete Relaxation
Without doubt this is the most luxurious experience I've ever had. My husband and I had two wonderful nights at Rippinvale Retreat in Hanmer Springs. From our arrival when there was home made baking, to wine and canapés at 6pm to chocolates on our pillow at night, our hosts Helen and John, couldn't have made us feel more welcome. The totally delicious home made breakfast (served after 9am!) kept us going until dinner time. I thoroughly recommend Rippinvale Retreat to couples that want some spoiling!

10/10 Excellent

Jackie, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Ben, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Great deal; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Phenomenal; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

liron, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kate, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Kate, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding, Beautifully decorated.; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, New Zealand - Waikato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Fantastic setting, Breakfasts memorable.

8/10 Good

Sonia, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Acceptable price;

10/10 Excellent

Laura, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Andy, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Boutique; Service: Flawless, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Save your appetite for the amazing breakfasts!!

10/10 Excellent

kristie, New Zealand - Otago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home, soo clean; Value: Affordable, worth the full 350; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Pristine; the best accommodation ive stayed at

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, New Zealand - Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding;

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; I felt disappointed as it didn't live up to its advertising. Pleasant none the less.

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Immaculate, Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Gemma, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

10/10 Excellent

Carl, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Remarkable, Very helpful and friendly; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Kate, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful; Try out the hot tub

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, New Zealand - Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Amazing; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; The alpine resort is very close by and the hosts booked a resteraunt called the 31 again it was world class both food and service

10/10 Excellent

Shianne, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helen offers real attention to detail, a fantastic hostess in every way. Loved the 6pm wine and canapes

10/10 Excellent

Artie, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommondation

10/10 Excellent

Barry, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Affordable; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10 Excellent

Ada, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Fantastic; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

8/10 Good

Buddhika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service: Go the extra mile;

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Fantastic; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless; John and Helen were absolutely lovely hosts. I can guaruntee you will not regret staying at Rippenvale Retreat

10/10 Excellent

Brooke, New Zealand - West Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Fantastic; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate; We thought every cent was well spent on this place