Parehua Resort - Martinborough

5-star country estate resort in Wairarapa wine country

Accommodation

Parehua Resort offers individually designed cottages and villas with furnishings by New Zealand designers. Each unit includes a gas fireplace, open-plan living, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with under-floor heating and a large spa bath. Some cottages feature a private cedar hot tub on the deck, and lakeside options provide views of the resort's private lake.

Dining

York Bistro serves the finest Wairarapa produce and local wines in a setting with comfortable sofas and a log fire. The restaurant offers an open-air bar overlooking the gardens and private lake. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate, and room service is available for dinner from the bistro's menu.

Wellness & Recreation

Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool (summer only) and a full-size tennis court on the property. Complimentary wine tasting is offered at the sister winery Luna Estate, with a free shuttle to and from the resort. Evening activities include star gazing, live music performances, and themed dinner nights on select dates.

Location & Accessibility

Parehua Resort sits on a large country estate within a 2-minute drive of working vineyards like Palliser Estate and Muirlea Rise. Martinborough town center, with local dining and shops, is a 5-minute drive away, and a complimentary shuttle is available to cover that distance. The property also provides direct access to scenic biking trails through the Wairarapa wine region.

Services & Events

The resort specializes in wedding elopement packages and corporate retreats, with a dedicated events planner to handle all logistics. Family amenities include a kids' outdoor play area, board games, and babysitting services upon request. Accessible ground-floor units and wheelchair-friendly spaces are available, along with a guest laundry and business center.

• Accommodation: Cottages with private hot tubs, gas fireplaces, and full kitchens
• Dining: York Bistro fine dining with local wines and produce
• Location: 2 min from vineyards, 5 min from Martinborough town, complimentary shuttle
• Recreation: Outdoor pool, tennis court, star gazing, live music
• Services: Wedding packages, corporate events, kids' amenities, accessible units