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Vibrant Living Retreat

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a full-service spa, near Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve

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Located close to Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and A Maze N Golf, Vibrant Living Retreat provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a facial, and reflexology at Vibrant Living Retreat & Day Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Massage

Spa

Vibrant Living Retreat & Day Spa has 2 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The property's spa offers deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, prenatal massages, and sports massages. Types of treatments available include aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, and facials.

Massage
Massage

About the neighborhood

Located in Hanmer Springs, Vibrant Living Retreat is next to a golf course. A Maze N Golf and Hanmer Springs Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Conical Hill Walkway and Conical Hill. Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Waiau Ferry Bridge are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like skiing.
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Map
88 Rippingale Road, Hanmer Springs, 7360

What's nearby

  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A Maze N Golf - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Conical Hill - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Village Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Tapas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Petrah Souvlaki Kebab House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Vibrant Living Retreat

Upscale bed & breakfast near Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
Located close to A Maze N Golf and Conical Hill Walkway, Vibrant Living Retreat provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a facial, and reflexology at Vibrant Living Retreat & Day Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Massage treatment rooms, luggage storage, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Vibrant Living Retreat boast perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 40 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 40 per person

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Albergo Hanmer
Albergo Hanmer Alpine Villas
Albergo Hanmer Alpine Villas Hanmer Springs
Albergo Hanmer Lodge
Albergo Hanmer Lodge & Alpine Villas
Albergo Hanmer Lodge & Alpine Villas Hanmer Springs
Albergo Lodge
Vibrant Living Retreat B&B Hanmer Springs
Vibrant Living Retreat B&B
Vibrant Living Retreat Hanmer Springs
Vibrant Living Retreat
Vibrant Living Retreat Hanmer Springs
Vibrant Living Retreat Bed & breakfast
Vibrant Living Retreat Bed & breakfast Hanmer Springs

Frequently asked questions

Is Vibrant Living Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vibrant Living Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vibrant Living Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vibrant Living Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vibrant Living Retreat located?

Situated in Hanmer Springs, this spa bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and A Maze N Golf. Conical Hill Walkway and Conical Hill are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Vibrant Living Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
It is marketed as a five star which it isn't as the furniture is dated the carpets in need of cleaning or replacing and the bookingsite did not show there were pets on the premises
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly such a relaxing place to be. We were made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was amazing Steve is a wonderful host. We had the best massage we had. We look forward to a return visit 😃
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful stay

A very peaceful stay. Lovely room with all we needed and great , relaxed breakfast. Lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bertram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles bestens, besonders hervorzuheben war das ausgezeichnete Frühstück
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miamiescapee, Sun Valley Idaho, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds with backdrop of mountains in a modern town with its great hot pools. Very peaceful zen- woo woo setting with inspirational sayings on the walls. Steve, the owner cooks a large tasty and artfully prepared breakfast. Ten minutes from the town. The apartment is huge with fully equipped kitchen and a/c- heat. Comfortable bed with quality linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So relaxing & great service from Steve & Mary Jo. As it was our honeymoon we appreciated the luxury touches in the Alpine Villa, the spa tub outside under stars and the lovely breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mr B.W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So nice and relaxing . friendly . quiet and peaceful. great breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing, gorgeous views and amazing breakfast. The villa was spacious and luxurious. Hosts were friendly and attentive. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. Cannot fault anything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Excellent villa,wonderful hosts

Very friendly and helpful hosts, good breakfast

6/10 Okay

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice peeps crappy bed

Unfortunately there was a few things that spoiled our time at this retreat, but the main one was the extremely hard bed, I had too sleep in the lounge and my wife wanted to sleep on the floor as a more comfortable option.This was our 10th wedding aniversary and the worst sleep ever! Also there was no tv in the bed room just a projector which was hard to see at the best of times, plus it projected half over a door making it all destorted. Apart from that and a slimy feeling spa pool it was ok.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Christchurch

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

Wonderful experience, from start to finish.

We arrived in the afternoon on a Saturday and was greeted very warmly a young gentleman his friendly dog. After being introduced to his lovely wife, we were then shown around the property and then our cottage, which we thought was very spacious, clean and very comfortable. It had a lovely feel in the cottage which was very quiet, calm and relaxing.Which was on a par as the fantastic massage that my husband and I received. You can choose from many different massages, which specialize in "Pampering Holistic Care which leave you incredible relaxed and rejuvenated. We both would highly recommend having a massage. We then had a quick lie down on one of the comfy beds before heading out for dinner. Upon waking from a great nights sleep, we then headed back into the eating area for the best breakfast which is cooked organically and can be catered for the Gluten free. What a great way to start the day. We will definitely return for a longer trip next time,

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth, New Zealand - Canterbury

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern, We had an upgrade; Value: Affordable; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Spotless;

8/10 Good

Ryo, 東京

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

温泉プール、ゴルフ場に近いロケーション

B&Bで、スタッフはとても親切です。朝食付きで、とてもおいしいかったです。お風呂は、ジャグジーバスで広いバスタブでリラックスできました。ファミリーで止まるのに良いでしょう。

10/10 Excellent

Judy, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great value; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Beautiful; You need a coffee plunger in the house, as I have no idea how to use the coffee making equipment provided.

8/10 Good

Rotorua rebels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great B&B

Surprised when we got there to find this was a B&B rather than the motel expected. Pleasantly surprised at the hospitality though. Breakfast was awesome. Only downside was no ensuite, having to share bathroom with hosts.

10/10 Excellent

K M

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

10/10 Excellent

William and Bev, Sydney, Australia

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

Home away from home

We could not speak highly enough of our hosts Linz and Jo. They welcomed us warmly and ensured we had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfasts delightful. Not to mention the peaceful and tranquil setting. We would highly recommend a stay here. You will not be disappointed.

8/10 Good

Colin, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Reasonable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Neat; Not enough towels provided. could have provided more value for the money.

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Stunning hotel, breathtaking scenery.

Absolutely wonderful stay. Very homely and welcoming and very friendly staff. Immaculate room, cannot fault.

10/10 Excellent

Gemma, New Zealand - Christchurch

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

4/10 Poor

Jenny, California

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

The room we stayed in was disappointing. The bed was uncomfortable, and the furniture & room decor were outdated. We were not told until we arrived that it was not an ensuite. The bathroom was far from our room on the other side of the house past the kitchen. The breakfast was good and the owners were very friendly, but we felt that it was overpriced for what we actually got.

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