Antria Boutique Lodge in Blenheim

Hugely Disappointed
We were really looking forward to our stay at the Antria Boutique Lodge in Blenheim. We had read really positive reviews before we arrived. On arrival we were most surprised to be greeted by a note from the owners to say that they were out of town at a Christmas event and that we should settle ourselves in but there was someone we could contact if required. We were also advised that there would be someone to make us a continental breakfast in the morning, however we had pre paid for a full breakfast! Whilst the accommodation in appearance is shabby chic and could be lovely, the general cleanliness and day to day household management was below par with dead flowers, dirty duvets and general mess all over the property…..Zoe who prepared our breakfast and was very polite and amenable confirmed to us that the reason we were not offered a full cooked breakfast was because this was only offered when the owners are in residence !! It would have been good to have been able to make a complaint but as the owners were absent during our stay that was impossible!
Suffice to say we will unfortunately not be recommending this lodge to anyone who may be coming to the area!

Whatever reviews you are reading these only reflect the owners’ cheery disposition. This is basically a homestay. The accommodation was very basic and needed a thorough deep clean. Insects everywhere and the place smelt of wet dog. It is miles out of town, so if you are vineyard hopping nothing is walkable and taxis and public transport virtually non existent. Breakfast was ok but very little choice. We couldn’t wait to leave.

Hugely Disappointed We were really looking forward to our stay at the Antria Boutique Lodge in Blenheim. We had read really positive reviews before we arrived. On arrival we were most surprised to be greeted by a note from the owners to say that they were out of town at a Christmas event and that we should settle ourselves in but there was someone we could contact if required. We were also advised that there would be someone to make us a continental breakfast in the morning, however we had pre paid for a full breakfast! Whilst the accommodation in appearance is shabby chic and could be lovely, the general cleanliness and day to day household management was below par with dead flowers, dirty duvets and general mess all over the property…..Zoe who prepared our breakfast and was very polite and amenable confirmed to us that the reason we were not offered a full cooked breakfast was because this was only offered when the owners are in residence !! It would have been good to have been able to make a complaint but as the owners were absent during our stay that was impossible! Suffice to say we will unfortunately not be recommending this lodge to anyone who may be coming to the area!

Sadly we ended up leaving and found alternative accommodation in Picton.
The room was not 4 star in anyway.
The shared areas of the house were extremely cluttered and the kitchen looked the same and dusty and unclean. The slippers had been worn, there was only one bath robe. The pool looked murky and dirty. The whole place had random things just left around. The cost of 1000 NZ dollars per night is laughable.
We have stayed in many wonderful hotels around the world for less than that.

Booked 2 rooms (described as suites)for 3 days. Arrival greeting was a letter on the doorstep saying help yourself, owner may not be back that day! Large rooms not suites. Slippers were used. Rooms not serviced once in 3 days. Extras to be paid in Cash. Breakfast - no choice given what was going and no cereals fruits or juices. Owner not available on last morning so left a continental breakfast. Okay we’re approaching end of season but this was not a welcoming experience and the place was cold and uninviting.