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Antares Homestay

Aparthotel with free breakfast, near Wairau River

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Outdoor pool
Room
Bathroom
Living room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast included
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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106 Jeffries Road, Rapaura, 7273
  • Hans Herzog Estate
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • St Clair Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Loft, 2 Bedrooms

  • 108 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Room

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Rapaura

Rapaura is home to Antares Homestay. Cloudy Bay Vineyards and Fromm Winery are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wairau River and Pollard Park. St Clair Winery and Seresin are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Hans Herzog Estate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • St Clair Winery - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Pollard Park - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 16 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitehaven Wines Cellar Door - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wither Hills Vineyards Marlborough - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harvest - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bladen Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Antares Homestay

Aparthotel with free breakfast, near Wairau River
A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a library are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and barbecues are on-site. Each apartment boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a balcony and cable TV.
Antares Homestay offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Rapaura aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Free airport shuttle
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Antares Homestay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Antares Homestay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Antares Homestay?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Antares Homestay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Antares Homestay?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Antares Homestay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Antares Homestay located?

Situated in Rapaura, this aparthotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Wairau River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cloudy Bay Vineyards and Fromm Winery. St Clair Winery and Seresin are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Antares Homestay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accommodations, hosts, and breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect and convenient to the wine region. Mandy was so nice and helpful Her breakfast was great and was at whatever time we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect base for wine tasting

We loved our stay. Lovely grounds and close to many wineries. We rented bikes from Mandy and, on the bike path and small roads near the Homestay, visited four local vineyards for tasting and lunch. Just a caution, these generally need to be prebooked. A wonderful stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our four night stay. Excellent host, great breakfast, hot tub, and poorl and located in the middle of the vineyards. Full kitchen is included. Bicycles available. The rooms are large airy and bright with views of the garden and mountains, flowers and vineyards. One of the best highlights of our trip to New Zealand
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Near the wineries we wanted to visit, but quiet and pretty. It started to rain heavily, so we didn’t get to try the hot tub, but it looked like a perfect spot to relax.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Would come back anytime.

Mandy is a great hostess. Welcoming and knowledgeable, she is a great source of information about wineries, restaurants and other local businesses. Antares is a little paradise surrounded by vineyards. Great B&B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very pleasant, quiet location nestled in the wine country. The gardens very well kept. Excellent suggestions from Mandy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prentice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful hosts. Mandy was so nice. She drove us to a very nice restaurant. Helped with wine tour arrangements.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you Mandy for being such a gracious and helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Antares Homestay is a gem in the heart of the Marlborough wine country. The inn keeper Mandy is wonderful and focused on making guests feel like family. She greeted us and provided a tour of the property and amenities. We stayed in the blue room which was large and quiet. Options for either A/C or enjoying the breezes from the gardens and vineyards. The queen size bed was super comfy. Breakfast was freshly baked croissants, fruit, yoghurt, granola and eggs cooked to order if desired. The B&B had a small kitchen with appliances and fridge for some snacks that we had purchased. The gardens and ponds encourage exploring and walking with a glass of local wine. We also used bikes that were available to explore some of the nearby wineries. We plan to be back in New Zealand in the next year or so and will definitely stay here again! So many wineries to check out, but one that was fantastic and right across the street is Hans Herzog. Highly recommend booking a wine tasting there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malena

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Trevligt boende mitt i vindistriktet. Mycket trevligt värdpar som tipsade oss både under vår vistelse och under vår fortsatta resa.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great place to stay in Marlborough wine country

We had a fantastic stay here! Mandy and Patrick are the consummate hosts and took such good care of us. Mandy recommended restaurants and wineries to visit and even booked us a fantastic tasting at Hans Hertzog which is right across the street. We had a bedroom and bath and the use of a full kitchen and living area right next to it. Many prepared delicious breakfasts for us and all the best wineries are within biking distance. They have a pool that was very pretty but we were too busy touring around to use it. I heartily recommend Antares Home Stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceirion

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

Blenheim stay near the river

Property was homely on a large piece of land that gave a calm feeling of getting away from it all. Beautiful views of vineyards and hills. We stayed in the loft apartment with 2 rooms, bathroom, lounge with deck and kitchenette. There were 2 rooms underneath us, yet they did not have guests staying at the time. The main house was far enough away for privacy - a pool and spa is alsoavailable for guest use. We were able to catch up on washing using laundry downstairs. Mandy looks after her guests well with some staple foods, fruit available (fresh peaches from the trees) and even made us beautiful homemade muffins for afternoon tea. The only hitch was the air conditioning unit was rather old and did not immediately work so we had a cool evening and morning, Patrick came to look at it and eventually it did work for the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt fint! Sköna sängar, god frukost, härlig miljö. Nära vingårdar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019