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Marlborough – Wine region

Wine region · No. 7 in New Zealand

Boutique hotels in Marlborough

Marlborough pairs Sauvignon Blanc country with the quiet bays of the Marlborough Sounds.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Marlborough

Marlborough, at the top of the South Island, is the home of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Blenheim, its main town, is surrounded by vineyards, while the Marlborough Sounds, a maze of drowned valleys, add boat-only lodges and coves. Accommodation includes a small hotel in Blenheim and lodges around the vineyards and the Sounds.

Where to stay

Stay near Blenheim for cellar doors and restaurants, or take a water taxi into the Sounds for a remote lodge with its own jetty.

Good to know

Harvest in March and April is the most exciting time. The Marlborough Wine and Food Festival is held in February.

Good to know

Questions about Marlborough

How many boutique hotels are there in Marlborough?

We list 2 boutique hotels in Marlborough, including Bay of Many Coves and Hans Herzog Estate.