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Reviews of Minaret Ridge Retreat

28 Minaret Ridge, 9305 Wanaka, New Zealand

#14 of 14 B&Bs and Inns in Wanaka

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 96 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Well presented
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the bathroom,both my husband and myself walked into the glass corner of the shower.

    Privacy was very good,nice and quiet

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts went above and beyond to make my stay memorable, made sure I was comfortable and very welcoming. Nothing was a problem. Comphy bed, secluded, private. Great retreat. 5 star.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a short person i couldnt reach the cupboards and microwave without the step stool i went and got..needed a new one at home so that was fine!

    Quiet and peaceful in the garden. Lots of space and a lovely bathroom. Comfy bed and lounge.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Very nice place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No proper kitchen.

    We provided our own breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous apartment in a beautiful setting, a short drive in to Wanaka centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smart kitchenette with ample facilities and a lovely dining table and a bbq. It's just a shame there's no sink! We didn't cook, so felt it unnecessary to use the dishwasher, so had to wash cups etc in the bathroom. However we loved this place!

    Fabulous, spacious, modern apartment surrounded by gardens, with lovely views of the distant mountains. In a smart quiet neighbourhood, only a short drive in to town. We loved Wanaka and had an amazing helicopter flight on to a glacier and a fabulous short walk up the Rocky Mountain.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Early check-in

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely guest house in a quiet,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No sink in kitchenette area, but it was manageable.

    Comfortable, quality guest house with wonderful views in a lovely neighborhood. The shower and bed linens were exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful housing area close to a beach, and opportunity to use shared leisure facilities just down the road.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything

    High quality finishes and amenities. Wonderful garden, park like setting. Five minutes to town. Owners welcoming and helpful answering all questions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Room with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No sink in kitchenette. This meant every time you wanted to wash something (hands, fruit/veg, cutlery) you had to go to bathroom. Cooking on the bbq was no problem for a short stay and the weather fine, but wonder what you would do in mid winter or wet weather (bbq not under much cover) as there is no cooktop in kitchenette, just a microwave.

    The cottage was roomy, bed comfortable and shower good. Situated a couple of km out of Wanaka but in a suburb, on a hill, so the view from the property was quite lovely. Nice outside area with bbq. Very quiet area. Very friendly and accommodating host.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    9.0
    Modern and tastefully decorated separate Guesthouse with Mountain View’s
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very tasteful separate guest house in quiet residential area. The hosts live in the main house just above the guesthouse and are very welcoming. They will give you tips for local trips and dining options. There is a barbecue and we could use the bikes to ride into town. Loved the stay and the view and would definitely return if in Wānaka again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    We wish we could’ve stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Modern, clean, spacious and comfortable .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Nothing can be better than this accommodation in Wanaka
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was perfect

    Beautiful property with excellent facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Think we got bitten by bed bugs during the night.

    Wonderfully size , we only stayed one night but could easily have done more comfortably.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything about it. Nice owner, close to everything we wanted to do in Wanaka. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable place to stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Excellent value in a beautiful neighborhood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no kitchen sink.

    The property was spacious and comfortable. We really liked that it had air-conditioning, a comfortable bed, large bathroom and a separate eating and TV area with a small food prep area with mini refrigerator, microwave and coffee, Nespresso machine! The location was excellent. Just outside of Central downtown. Only three minute drive from the beach where we enjoyed sunset. We spent two of our days doing day hikes in Mount Aspiring National Park, one morning paragliding with Wanaka Paragliding (fantastic!) and one of our days on Lake Wanaka; Being on the lake was quite special. Thank you to our host for a wonderful stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole place was excellent. The location near the beach which the excellent host Jay pointed out to us was an added bonus. We had the privilege of seeing Adele in concert a few years ago. The shower cubicle in the bathroom reminded us of the set she used in the song ‘Set Fire to the Rain’. The song concept makes no sense but the shower was amazing just like at Minaret Ridge!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place in a convenient yet quiet upper class residential neighborhood.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tricky to find to begin with but after contacting Jay, the check in process was a breeze

    Loved the stay, it was clean and comfortable. Huge space and loved all the amenities. Everything was new, location was super central to Wanaka and host was lovely!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was really good. Only there is no sink in the kitchenette which is slightly inconvenient other than that we had everything we needed

    The location was a little out of the main area but we had access to bikes which was really great and easy to get to town and the beaches. Less people at the lake beach near the house was so nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    i booked this months ago when I booked our month long NZ trip. I had forgotten that it was a guest house til we drove up to a beautiful area with big houses and I thought I had the wrong address. I looked at our reservation and realized it was indeed at a beautiful guest house. it was amazing! Tastefully decorated, with a big bathroom and huge shower. it had a small kitchenette with a Nespresso machine which we love. There is a patio with comfy cushioned furniture and a bbq. I wish we could’ve stayed longer!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    Great Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location, it had everything we needed. A very quiet and safe place! Everything was spotlessly clean. It even had a Nespresso coffee machine with Nespresso capsule. Great stay and sleep. We would stay here again at any time and highly recommend the accommodation.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    It was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location was very good. It was a short drive to everything. The property was very clean- inside and out. It looked like guesthouse was very new. The layout was very good. The bi-fold doors made it feel like a one bedroom unit rather than a studio.The bed was very comfortable. The big shower was excellent. The hosts were very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Loved this piece of paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was an exceptional property. The owner was very attentive to detail when he set it up. We didn’t need air conditioning because the retreat is situated to catch the hilltop breeze. The owner had great recommendations for a romantic dinner. He met us upon arrival, biking up from the beach to do so. Wish we had booked it longer.

    Stayed in January 2024

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