Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa

Hotels
9.3 (270 reviews)
1820 State Highway , Queenstown , nz

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Excellent service
Great accommodations
Cons:
Occasional noise issues
Some amenities need improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
Some reviews noted cleanliness positively, though there are mentions of noise from adjacent rooms.
Service
9.85
Multiple reviews praised the staff for being polite and helpful.
Location
9.39
Beautiful location and setting, though some noted it requires a bit of travel from central areas.
Room Quality
9.34
Rooms are generally described as beautiful and comfortable, with great amenities.
Amenities
8.87
Facilities like the hot tubs and sauna received mixed reviews; improvements needed in some areas.
Value for Money
9.33
Overall seen as a good value, especially with the quality of accommodations and dining.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Food at the restaurant received praise but some descriptions indicated variability.
Overall Experience
9.85
Overall experiences reported as fantastic with few complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:23

Property Description

Luxury Accommodation and Personalized Service
Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa, nestled in the Central Otago wine region, offers 5-star luxury accommodation with personalized service. The 24 private villas provide stunning views of the vineyards and mountains, ensuring a serene retreat.

Experiential Packages and Activities
Guests can immerse themselves in a range of experiential packages tailored to their preferences, from outdoor adventures on the Gibbston Valley Station to wine tastings and relaxing spa treatments. The options are diverse, catering to every guest's interests.

Culinary Delights and Award-Winning Wines
Indulge in a gastronomic experience at the lodge's restaurant, where the menu curated by Head Chef Al Wilson perfectly complements the renowned Gibbston Valley Wines. With a focus on organic, locally sourced ingredients, guests can savor the taste of the region in every dish.

Experience luxury, relaxation, and culinary excellence at Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa. Book your stay now to create unforgettable memories in Central Otago.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZQN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 270 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 9.34
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 9.33
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 9.85
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Ian • couple • gb
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • au
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
Éanna • couple • ie
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • au
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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julie culligan • family_with_children • gb
10
Lovely place great staff dinner menu over engineered
Pros:

Lovely place overall. Complimentary wine tasting a nice touch.

Cons:

The dinner menu was over engineered. We therefore didn't stay for dinner any night. Shame as the restaurant looked lovely.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • couple • au
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Corinne • couple • ch
6
Pros:

Beautiful rooms, great staff

Cons:

Very close to road, quite narrow valley

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • au
9
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Keegan • couple • gb
10
Amazing place, great for wine enthusiasts
Pros:

Great location, good size to guest ratio.

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Rujiu • couple • au
10
A place exceeded our expectations. Nice mountain view, vineyards, and high standard inside settings.
Pros:

Nice and comfortable lounge, bedroom, bath room setting. Free wine tasting in small group(actually only us) was unexpected, and found truely premium Pinot /resieling which changed my perception of NZ wines. Enjoying a cup of tea at the table in the pergola with mountain view and vineyard near by. Missed out public wine tasting which should offer more bottles in the other building, well, probably another time. Staff in reception and restaurant are nice and helpful.

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Tear • couple • us
10
Idyllic, exclusive, surprisingly great value.
Pros:

Beautiful, well maintained, luxurious

Cons:

Could use screens on the sliding doors so they can be left open!

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • couple • us
10
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Yineng • couple • us
10
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Location and setting

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • au
10
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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maria • solo_traveller • gb
10
Unforgettable
Pros:

Exceptional in every way

Cons:

Total perfection

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • qa
10
2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
7
It was very nice but there is room for improvement .
Pros:

Very nice vineyard

Cons:

They could not figure out billing and owe me money.
Hot tubs and sauna very basic and need improvement .

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • au
10
Excellent vineyard stay with excellent facilities - 6 star experience
Pros:

Location , villa was outstanding quality and the facilities were 5 star.

Cons:

Having to leave

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Pearis • couple • sg
10
Pros:

Beautiful and absolutely luxurious venue and rooms!! Stay came with a wine tasting and breakfast. Food at the restaurant was amazing too.

Cons:

No kitchenette.

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee