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Benbrae - Cardrona Valley Resort

2326 Cardrona Valley Road | Cardrona, Wanaka 9382, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013
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Whakatane, New Zealand
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31 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My husband and I stayed here two nights including New Year's Eve. We were pleasantly surprised by the upmarket interior design and fittings. We enjoyed a bathe in the hot pools and this proved to be the spot to chat with other friendly travellers. For our New Year Eve dinner we walked a few minutes to the old iconic Cardrona... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We had the most amazing long weekend staying at the resort. We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa, it was very well equipped, had comfortable beds and great facilities. We absolutely loved the jacuzzi and pool, spent many hours in these- wish we could take them home!!! We recommend the Sombre Duck Bar, very yummy pizzas here. Staff were welcoming... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Stayed again at Benbrae and thoroughly enjoyed it the staff are so friendly and willing to go out of their way for you. The Sombre Duck bar on site is amazing with a great selection of wine and food. Such a peaceful area with spacious rooms a great place to escape to. .

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Woombye, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

Great location at base of the mountain. Staff very helpful and friendly. Facilities all good. Comfortable beds, washing machines, dishwasher, dryers and drying room make ski trips easy Nice large hot tub next to the ambient temp lap pool meant you can either ice bath or heat to optimise recovery for the next day. Apart from the pub and in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Good sized rooms. The spa was great and big. But the light that was on in it really ruined the atmosphere. Close to skiing. Staff not particularly helpful or friendly and never seemed available. Overall a good spot to stay for the position and rooms.

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Wairarapa, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

We stayed at Benbrae for 4 nights, after having stayed at the Cardrona Mountain Apartments for 5. Benbrae was nice. The 3-bedroom apartment we had was very spacious; a good size for a family of 6. The colour schemes were nice and restful. And the outdoor spa was the perfect touch: hot enough to relieve aching muscles, and to make... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

We spent three nights staying at Benbrae in Cardrona, and were very happy with our choice. LOCATION Benbrae is situated in Cardrona village, which is between Queenstown and Wanaka, at the base of the mountain road up to Cardrona Alpine Resort. This means that it only takes 15-20 minutes to get up there, so you can either easily beat the... More

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Airlie Beach, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

This was our much anticipated an very much needed holiday back to New Zealand to go snowboarding... We were greeted by Lee-Anne upon arrival who had our room ready for our week stay. The room was PERFECT it had everything that we needed for our week (i.e Heater) an was like a home away from home an was exceptionally cosy,... More

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BenbraeResort, Manager at Benbrae - Cardrona Valley Resort, responded to this review
30 August 2012

Liz & Billy, thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

This was our second stay at Benbrae during the ski season. The units are spacious and comfortable and the hosts are always very helpful to assist with enquiries and any problems that arise. The pool area is not set up for winter use and facilities here would be a definite improvement. Proximity to Cardrona skifield is great meaning apres ski... More

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BenbraeResort, Manager at Benbrae - Cardrona Valley Resort, responded to this review
30 August 2012

Thanks for taking the time to provide us with some constructive feedback. We will take these comments on board and investigate options to make the pool area better equipped for the cooler months. More

Blenheim, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

The units at Benbrae were very spacious and clean and tidy. The kitchen was well appointed and the hosts were happy to provide anything additional that we needed for the kitchen. Overall, the beds were very comfortable and we all got a great nights sleep. I was impressed with the extra skiing facilities like heated towel rails in the laundry... More

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BenbraeResort, Manager at Benbrae - Cardrona Valley Resort, responded to this review
30 August 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. We have just had the TV reception in the rear units boosted and are now displaying much clearer pictures, we apologise for the inconvenience caused. So next year you will be able to enjoy the Television. We look forward to seeing you again soon. More

 
 
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Benbrae - Cardrona Valley Hotel
Address: 2326 Cardrona Valley Road | Cardrona, Wanaka 9382, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Wanaka
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 40 Speciality lodging in Wanaka
Price range (per night): ₹5,244 - ₹46,450
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Benbrae Resort is centrally located between Wanaka and Queenstown. Benbrae is the ideal location to experience the many outdoor adventures with tramping, fishing, wineries, international ski fields, mountain bike trails, with a great choice of international golf courses in the region and so much more. As a high-quality regional themed resort, Benbrae will attract guests based on outstanding service, a sense of fun and adventure complemented by stylish and contemporary accommodation. ... more   less 
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