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Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa

4.0 star property
Aparthotel in Martinborough with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa provides a tranquil setting where guests enjoy continental breakfast and spa services. The property features an indoor pool, a cozy fireplace, and garden grounds to explore, with free WiFi available throughout the premises.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

4 Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 126 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds OR 8 Twin Beds and 3 King Beds

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
White Rock Road, RD2, Martinborough, 5782

What's nearby

  • Muirlea Rise - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Palliser Estate - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cambridge Road - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tirohana Estate - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Martinborough Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Neighbourhood Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Square Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Medici - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa

Aparthotel in Martinborough with full-service spa and free breakfast
Along with a full-service spa, this aparthotel has an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a business centre and laundry facilities are on-site. Each apartment provides a fridge and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a TV with satellite channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as an electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee, and other amenities include a private garden and a stovetop.
Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests aged 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 aparthotel's full-service spa, Brackenridge Day Spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Cot: NZD 30 per stay

Food and drink

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

Dining

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: NZD 50 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/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 lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Gym

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 18 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings

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 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay

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 per cent

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 major credit cards and cash
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa on 8 Dec 2025 start from NZ$207.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of NZD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa located?

Situated in Martinborough, this spa aparthotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cambridge Road, Schubert Wines and Muirlea Rise. Palliser Estate and Ata Rangi Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 321 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charlene

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely rural setting yet only a couple of Kms from the town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A quiet retreat just outside the town - easily accessible to everything Martinburough offers including the excellent wineries in the region. Accommodations were lovely and very comfortable. Enjoyed the breakfast options left in the room. The fitness area was great also - well equipped and clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent facility..staff very accommodating.. location was great.. we will return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely private cottage in a beautiful setting. Everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Amenities, communication
Nice place, tidy room with good amenities. Free range eggs and sour dough bread with other bits (coffee and cereal) nice for easy breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Leanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
This is not a pet-friendly motel as advertised, it is very expensive with hidden costs, it is not clean and is unkept in places. We will not be returning, and I do not recommend this motel, keep your money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Will be back!

The cottages were delightful - lots of space, airy and comfortable, as 5 adults we didn't feel crowded/on top of each other at all. We didn't have time to partake in the lovely breakfast items left for us in the kitchen but it looked great. Pool was a welcome feature in summer and aircon in the gym ideal. Excellent location even if you do really need to drive (or e-bike) into the township/to the wineries.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

ALANA

Liked: Communication

Nice, but not luxury

Nice spot, more rustic than luxury but comfortable once we got the heatpump cranking and the underfloor heating on in the bathrooms. Beds were very comfortable , shower had excellent pressure but TV needs an update and the bathrooms/kitchen need to be modernised a bit. Having stayed at other “luxury” properties in Martinborough this one didn’t really hit the same mark but was nice enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit was very spacious and clean. However, the shower/bath was very hard to get into and very slippery and dangerous to use. There were no grab bars and you had to step up to get your leg into the shower. The outside walkway of the unit was also not clean so we tracked a lot of debris in with luggage and shoes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely fabulous! Set in several acres of beautiful countryside. We stayed in two of the 2 bed cottages as there were 5 of us which gave us more than enough space. The cottages are fully equipped and beautifully furnished - I love the fact that there are photos of where the kitchen equipment belongs, breakfast is provided to make yourself (basket of eggs, sliced sourdough in the freezer, refillable jars of cornflakes and museli etc..), oodles of fluffy towels and a washing machine/dryer to keep up to date with the essentials. The staff are really friendly and the surroundings are simply serene - we sat for hours listening to bird song and taking in the calm atmosphere. It's great for watching the stars at night too as there is very little light pollution. Martinborough is a lovely town and only a mile or so down the road. Cannot recommend this beautiful place highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The wording used in the note left regarding having a dog in the approved dog friendly unit and the threat of a $100 fine for any hair found on furnishing was unnecessary and very harsh and upsetting. Totally unnecessary.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Amenities
We had a lovey time, and overall the property was nice, but it was just let down in a few ways, there were very dirty oven trays in the oven from previous guests. There were sticky marks on the walls and ceiling, from a previous guests, drink? perhaps. which led to a feeling that the cottage was not well cleaned. Otherwise it was a beautiful setting and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Communication

Misleading to list pool and gym

Overall disappointing stay, they allow locals a membership to pool and gym and we were told don't disturb the members, get out of pool if a member is using it, kids aren't allowed to swim as it may disturb a member - ridiculous, I have never ever come across this. I paid more for 2 nights stay than a member does for a year. Apart from this one of our toilets was broken, ours was 'the only' cottage without laundry, guest laundry was broken also, power outage meant cold showers last day, mold/mildew on windows. Overall cottage large and comfortable, great setting near farm, kids loved running outside. A more accurate listing would have overcome most of our disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Amenities, communication
Set in the country outside Martinborough - 3G only. Not suitable for business travellers. You can get 4G by driving to Martinborough (6 min) or Greytown (20 min). Nice lap pool, but no pool towels, and a shortage of toilet paper in the ladies’ changing room - and the spa was closed from when I arrived on Saturday afternoon until an hour before my check-out on Tuesday. There was a wedding reception on the Saturday evening - I was told I would hear nothing but the band was very loud. The cottages are all rustic charm but there were small maintenance issues that needed attending to, such as the broken remote on the DVD player. Breakfast was DIY. But the kitchen accessories were fine (a china teapot!) and there was a well-equipped laundry. Great night sky observing when the cloud cleared.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brackenridge was good overall. Underfloor heating and privacy is really good. Door lock is unusual but functional. It should lock behind you without having to put the code in again. Things to improve on are; the curtains needed to be wider to block out light and the ironing board was not really suitable for anything. So if you are having a wedding and staying there take your own board.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were very responsive to concerns. We were also late to he in and they communicated with us, we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication

Perhaps it used to be better.

The property looks like it used to be good at some atage. However it's now pretty worse for ware and a bit run down. I feel like it was overpriced what we got at the end of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025