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Reviews of Relaxing retreat by the river

15B Kidds Way, 9305 Albert Town, New Zealand

#1 of 19 hotels in Albert Town

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 23 apartment reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was beautiful and relaxing. Bed was so comfy Loved the chocolates Great location I will be back Thankyou

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    10
    Owner is nice, lovely apartment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The living room is a little bit cold,the heater I turned on 28 is much better.

    Have my own parking,my phone can connect with TV to watch movies,shower pressure, free sofe drinks and milk ,sweets ,everything is so lovely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2025

    10
    Really lovely stay in modern facilities, a nice change from a hotel room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very cold downstairs in winter.

    Nice, quiet location approx six minutes drive from Hāwea. Modern, clean interior and very comfy bed, choice of heaters in bedroom. Great cafe on doorstep. Good communication from host Kirsty.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely apartment, exceptionally clean and well appointed. The bed was extremely comfortable with beautiful bedding which made for a blissful nights’ sleep. Communication from Kirsty was top notch and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this retreat to anyone wanting a break away. A real bonus having the wonderful Pembroke Patisserie right on your doorstep for a morning coffee and pastry treat!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    10
    Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For those who aren’t driving, just something to keep in mind: it’s not right by Lake Wanaka, so you’ll need to bike, walk a longer distance, or use public transport to get into the main lakefront area.

    The location is super convenient, with a great coffee and dessert shop, supermarket, liquor, and launderette right at the doorstep. There's also a stunning walking trail just behind the house with beautiful views. The apartment itself is warm, cozy, feels new and clean, and the bed is incredibly comfortable. Kirsty was amazing to communicate with, very responsive and thoughtful. She even prepared a sweet little welcome gift for our dog, which truly warmed our hearts. I highly recommend this place to anyone, especially self-driving and bringing pets along.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2025

    10
    We will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was perfect.

    Very modern, they supplied everything you could ask for. Great communication with the host and check-in/ check-out was a breeze. Will definitely stay there again and hopefully for longer next time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable unit, warm and quiet

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Little condo in the heart of nowhere.
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Address instructions may need a little tweak as the instructions says turn right but it was Infact turn left. Otherwise it's all clear. Facility is excellent. Location is great specially groceries store and bakery is just around the corner. Accomodations is top notch and clean and beds and pillows are super comfy. smart tv with free Netflix and wifi is fast. Close to the river for romantic walks or hiking, and MTB rider will be delighted that it's next to the mbt trail also. It's Not far away from the main town center but far enough to avoid the traffic. Will stay there again most definitely 😁😁😁

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    10
    Great location, handy to everything. Super clean and nice apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Incredibly clean and tidy. Very nice apartment

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    10
    Comfy and convenient with exceptional hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a well appointed space with lots of thoughtful touches. Hosts were absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to help us with an event transport debacle. Loved having the cafe across the carpark, pastries are to die for!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    9.0
    Very comfortable apartment in a good location,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Cosy, comfortable apartment. Warm inside on a cold day in March (12degrees max)! Had everything that we needed for a relaxing stay. Comfy king size bed was great. Good location - close to the river, walk out the gate & you are on the Outlet Track - a very scenic, easy going walk to where the Clutha River and Lake Wanaka meet. Excellent patisserie is just a few metres from the apartment. A small supermarket just across the carpark and a large supermarket a short drive away. The owners left a very helpful folder of information.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really spacious, clean and modern flat. We loved our stay. Everything was nearby and the bakery next door was delicious 😍 thanks for everything!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    9.0
    Once you find it, it’s great.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very difficult to find as parking is not close to the apartment. Lady who rents other apartments helped us find it. Would definitely stay again.

    Room and facilities perfect. Comfortable lounge and bed. Good wifi reception. Would stay again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We would have loved to stay longer.

    Everything was really comfortsble and we even got great suggestions for dinner and hiking. There is even a private parking space.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    10
    Clean and well equipped
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and hood amenities

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    10
    Everything you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I do like privacy in an outdoor area and assumed, even by photos, that you had that. But while we were there it was too hot to sit outside anyway.

    What's not to like? The actual apartment and location excellent. The many hidden extras were over and above. Not telling you have to go..... Quality furnishings. Just a lovely apartment and a few steps away a pub, laundromat, grocery store, bottleshop, eatery etc.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    10
    Accomodation was super tidy and clean with ultimate comfort and handy to all things local with a bakery, restaurant/
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    9.0
    Facilities excellent. Handy to super market, bakery, and top meal at the pub.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

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