Marlborough, New ZealandRapaura
The Marlborough Boutique Hotel & Vineyard
Converted convent estate
Rapaura Marlborough, New Zealand
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Converted convent estate
The former convent runs as an intimate estate, with evening drinks in a relocated timber chapel beside the vines.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Ten rooms, named in Te Reo Māori after native trees and birds, look out over sixteen acres of grounds and neighboring vineyards.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Rapaura Road cuts through Marlborough wine country, with dozens of cellar doors and vineyards minutes from the gate.
The rooms
Rooms are named in Te Reo Māori after native trees, and top-floor suites keep original stained glass.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The garden swimming pool is bordered by brick paving and lawns, heated from October through April.
Harvest Restaurant
Seasonal dishes rely on produce gathered from the estate gardens and meats roasted in a charcoal oven.
How it began
The 1901 convent was split into five pieces in 1994 and moved from Blenheim to the vineyard.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.