The Marlborough Boutique Hotel & Vineyard

The new Junior Suites have been designed to make the most of their vineyard and garden settings, offering generous space and a relaxed, contemporary place to stay while exploring Marlborough. The accommodations are set across six pavilions spaced throughout the estate, each comprising either three individual Junior Suites, or three Junior Suites and a two-room Family Suite. With only a small number of rooms in each pavilion, guests retain a sense of privacy and seclusion, with each Junior Suite opening onto its own outdoor space and the surrounding gardens or working vineyard.

At 517 square feet, each Junior Suite features a king bed, generous living area, freestanding bath, large walk-in rainfall shower and private patio overlooking either the gardens or working vineyard. Interiors take their cues from the estate, combining natural textures, warm autumnal colours and contemporary furnishings. For families or friends traveling together, the Family Suite offers 861 square feet across two interconnecting rooms and two bathrooms, providing the flexibility to stay together while retaining individual space and privacy.

The expansion goes beyond new accommodations, introducing a series of new facilities for guests.  A new dedicated wellness space will include four treatment rooms, sauna and cold plunge facilities, a space for private Pilates and yoga sessions and a separate gym. Junior Suite guests will arrive at a new reception/dining hub, where check-in will be personal and relaxed before being taken by electric cart through the estate to their accommodation.

Executive Chef Wieland Matzig will also introduce The Source, a relaxed new restaurant centred around wood-fired gourmet pizzas, seasonal produce from the estate gardens and simple seasonal dishes. Open to all guests, The Source will complement Harvest Restaurant, which will continue to offer the estate’s more elevated dining experience with its focus on fresh, seasonal and local produce.

All guests will have access to guided and self-guided experiences throughout the estate, including its organic vineyards, established gardens, walking trails and vegetable gardens. Beyond the property, The Marlborough provides an ideal base for exploring the wider region — from the pristine waterways of the Marlborough Sounds and Queen Charlotte Track to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, world-class wineries and surrounding landscapes. The onsite Concierge team can curate each guest’s time around how they choose to experience the region.

For those looking to slow the pace, there is equally plenty of reason to remain on the estate — exploring the gardens and vineyard, enjoying the dining and wellness facilities, or simply relaxing on the private patio of their Junior Suite.

The new Junior Suites will be available for stays beginning January 2027, with rates starting from $1,300 USD ($2,250 NZD) per room, per night, based on two guests. For more information, please visit The Marlborough Boutique Hotel’s website. For additional details, images or interest in media visits, please contact Victoria King ([email protected]) or Julia Kent ([email protected]).