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Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries!

Travelers find true serenity at this peaceful hilltop retreat surrounded by Hawke's Bay's celebrated vineyards, with private olive grove gardens to explore.

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Gimblett Lodge offers a true escape in Hawke's Bay wine country. This exclusive retreat combines country comfort with style amid vineyards. Visitors enjoy amenities like a relaxing garden, a spa tub for unwinding, and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Roys Hill is home to this lodge. Frimley Park and Westerman's Building are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hastings City Growers Market and Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park or Pettigrew Green Arena. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking and cycling. Visit our Roys Hill travel guide
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Roys Hill, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Napier Beach
    Napier Beach
    20 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Marine Parade
    Marine Parade
    21 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Trinity Hill
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hawke's Bay Opera House
    13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Splash Planet
    15 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • C J Pask Winery
    9 min drive
  • Jarks Cityside
    12 min drive
  • Bareknuckle BBQ
    13 min drive
  • Carl's Jr. Hastings
    13 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    13 min drive

About this property

Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries!

  • Property highlights
  • Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries! provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this lodge include:
    • Outdoor furniture, books and ping pong
    • Smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries! feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and offices.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
    • Decks/patios, kitchenettes and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Office
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries! located?

Situated in Roys Hill, this lodge is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Trinity Hill and within 3 miles (5 km) of Unison and Ngatarawa. Good Fun Bike Rides and Stonecroft Wines are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Exclusive hilltop retreat in the heart of Hawke's Bay -walk to the wineries! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

10

Cleanliness

8.6

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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay in NZ

Wonderful host. Five star experience. Magnificent view right next to wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

First of all, the views are stunning. One can sit and watch the whole evening evolve before you. We biked to a few wineries from the property and location was perfect. The property itself was amazing to explore and we so enjoyed our morning walk. Jo and Bruce were exception hosts and nothing was too much effort. We even were given a bundle of feijoas when we left. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynne J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needing Quiet? - don’t stay here

We booked a Feb stay there solely with the expectation we could relax and take in the fabulous rural views. To sit with a book on the verandah and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. Not to be.. At 6:30 every morning we woke to the noise of gas powered bird guns firing 6-8 shots per minute until 8 pm ish every day. We were not warned about this until our arrival. We had no choice but to shut doors and pull curtains to reduce the noise, but mostly we left the property for most of the day to stay sane. Maybe music to the ears of those invested in vineyards but for us it was disappointingly invasive. Beautifully built, but it’s a shared washing machine in the garage, and only electric jug/coffee pod machine/microwave cooking facilities in the hallway.maybe we picked the wrong season ?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025