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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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Green Room Lodge Suite
Cottage
Cottage | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
88 Rippingale Road, Hanmer Springs, 7360
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Conical Hill Walkway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Conical Hill
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Hanmer Springs

At Vibrant Living Retreat you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and A Maze N Golf. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a full-service spa and free self-parking. .A relaxing visit to MOUNTAIN VIEW MASSAGE can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 4-property class Hanmer Springs B&B, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Conical Hill Walkway and 3.1 km (2 mi) from Conical Hill.
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What's nearby

  • A Maze N Golf - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Conical Hill - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Isobel's Restaurant and Bar at the Heritage Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Cafe & Tapa's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Vibrant Living Retreat

Bed & breakfast with a full-service spa, near Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
Vibrant Living Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Vibrant Living Retreat. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Hanmer Springs bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Vibrant Living Retreat offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead and complimentary toiletries.
MOUNTAIN VIEW MASSAGE has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM

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
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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 parking available at Vibrant Living Retreat?

Yep, Vibrant Living Retreat has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Vibrant Living Retreat?

Yep, MOUNTAIN VIEW MASSAGE is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as Thai massages.

What makes Vibrant Living Retreat a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Vibrant Living Retreat.

Does Vibrant Living Retreat serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vibrant Living Retreat?

No, Vibrant Living Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vibrant Living Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Vibrant Living Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Vibrant Living Retreat?

There is a golf course next to Vibrant Living Retreat.

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 traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

Travelled with group
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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Miamiescapee, Sun Valley Idaho, USA

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

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;

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, Christchurch,

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.

10/10 Excellent

Len P, Nelson NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect stay
What a great place to stay. Upgraded our room to include ensuite. Very accomodating . Couldn't fault the 3 course breakfast that was included. Would highly recommend. This is a lodge or b&b not a motel so personal service.

10/10 Excellent

craig, New Zealand - Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely an quite when you are wanting to relax