Rippinvale Retreat vs Similar Hotels

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Best overall fit

Our pick

Marchmont Gardens

Hanmer Springs, NZ

★ 4-star9.7/10133 reviews

0.47 km (0.29 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

10.0

The room was very spacious and well appointed.

Cleanliness

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location

9.9

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

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No close alternative was identified for this preference.

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Rippinvale Retreat

Hanmer Springs, NZ

★ 5-star9.8/1020 reviews

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Alpine Springs Motel

Hanmer Springs, NZ

★ 4-star9/10423 reviews

0.50 km (0.31 mi) from original

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Vibrant Living Retreat

Hanmer Springs, NZ

★ 5-star9.3/10203 reviews

0.25 km (0.16 mi) from original

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Our pick

Marchmont Gardens

Hanmer Springs, NZ

★ 4-star9.7/10133 reviews

0.47 km (0.29 mi) from original

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Key differences

Rooms

Marchmont Gardens10.0

Vibrant Living Retreat8.8

Food & Breakfast

Marchmont Gardens9.9

Vibrant Living Retreat8.3

Rippinvale Retreat amenity advantages

Concierge serviceFree bicycles on siteAccess to nearby outdoor pool

Vibrant Living Retreat amenity advantages

Spa/wellness centerHot tub/JacuzziMeeting/banquet facilitiesPet bowlsSun loungers or beach chairs

Marchmont Gardens amenity advantages

Physical distancing in dining areas

Detailed comparison

Category	Rippinvale Retreat	Alpine Springs Motel	Vibrant Living Retreat	Marchmont Gardens
Guest score	9.8/10	9/10	9.3/10	9.7/10
Rooms	—	—	8.8 The bed we slept in wasn't the most comfortable, and the curtains in the bedroom very light.	10.0 The room was very spacious and well appointed.
Cleanliness	—	—	9.3 The accommodation was perfect for revitalizing after a tramp. It was clean, well-appointed and spacious.	9.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location	—	—	9.8 Everything was perfect; great location.	9.9 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service	—	—	9.8 Owners went above and beyond with their service by mailing an item that we left behind. Hosts were friendly and helpful.	10.0 Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	—	—	8.3 Basic condiments were provided, but cooking facilities could use improvements.	9.9 A lovely touch of home baking was in the room.
Amenities & Facilities	—	—	9.3 Facilities in the house were more than adequate.	9.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	—	—	9.3 With large homes and comfortable stays at reasonable prices, value is perceived positively.	8.9 I felt it was expensive but we enjoyed our tranquil stay.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.50 km (0.31 mi)	0.25 km (0.16 mi)	0.47 km (0.29 mi)
Landmarks	Grantham Reserve	Hanmer Sports Reserve	Glen Lea Reserve	Hanmer Sports Reserve
Best suited for	Couples		Families	Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Rippinvale Retreat

9.8/10

Alpine Springs Motel

9/10

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.3/10

Marchmont Gardens

9.7/10

Rooms

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

8.8

The bed we slept in wasn't the most comfortable, and the curtains in the bedroom very light.

Marchmont Gardens

10.0

The room was very spacious and well appointed.

Cleanliness

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.3

The accommodation was perfect for revitalizing after a tramp. It was clean, well-appointed and spacious.

Marchmont Gardens

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.8

Everything was perfect; great location.

Marchmont Gardens

9.9

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Service

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.8

Owners went above and beyond with their service by mailing an item that we left behind. Hosts were friendly and helpful.

Marchmont Gardens

10.0

Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.

Sleep & Noise

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

—

Marchmont Gardens

—

Food & Breakfast

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

8.3

Basic condiments were provided, but cooking facilities could use improvements.

Marchmont Gardens

9.9

A lovely touch of home baking was in the room.

Amenities & Facilities

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.3

Facilities in the house were more than adequate.

Marchmont Gardens

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.3

With large homes and comfortable stays at reasonable prices, value is perceived positively.

Marchmont Gardens

8.9

I felt it was expensive but we enjoyed our tranquil stay.

Landmarks

Rippinvale Retreat

Grantham Reserve

Alpine Springs Motel

Hanmer Sports Reserve

Vibrant Living Retreat

Glen Lea Reserve

Marchmont Gardens

Hanmer Sports Reserve

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Rippinvale Retreat

Hanmer Springs, NZ

★ 5-star9.8/1020 reviews

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Alpine Springs Motel

Hanmer Springs, NZ

★ 4-star9/10423 reviews

0.50 km (0.31 mi) from original

View hotel

Vibrant Living Retreat

Hanmer Springs, NZ

★ 5-star9.3/10203 reviews

0.25 km (0.16 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Marchmont Gardens

Hanmer Springs, NZ

★ 4-star9.7/10133 reviews

0.47 km (0.29 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Rippinvale Retreat	Alpine Springs Motel	Vibrant Living Retreat	Marchmont Gardens
Guest score	9.8/10	9/10	9.3/10	9.7/10
Rooms	—	—	8.8 The bed we slept in wasn't the most comfortable, and the curtains in the bedroom very light.	10.0 The room was very spacious and well appointed.
Cleanliness	—	—	9.3 The accommodation was perfect for revitalizing after a tramp. It was clean, well-appointed and spacious.	9.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location	—	—	9.8 Everything was perfect; great location.	9.9 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service	—	—	9.8 Owners went above and beyond with their service by mailing an item that we left behind. Hosts were friendly and helpful.	10.0 Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	—	—	8.3 Basic condiments were provided, but cooking facilities could use improvements.	9.9 A lovely touch of home baking was in the room.
Amenities & Facilities	—	—	9.3 Facilities in the house were more than adequate.	9.4 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value	—	—	9.3 With large homes and comfortable stays at reasonable prices, value is perceived positively.	8.9 I felt it was expensive but we enjoyed our tranquil stay.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.50 km (0.31 mi)	0.25 km (0.16 mi)	0.47 km (0.29 mi)
Landmarks	Grantham Reserve	Hanmer Sports Reserve	Glen Lea Reserve	Hanmer Sports Reserve
Best suited for	Couples		Families	Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Rippinvale Retreat

9.8/10

Alpine Springs Motel

9/10

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.3/10

Marchmont Gardens

9.7/10

Rooms

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

8.8

The bed we slept in wasn't the most comfortable, and the curtains in the bedroom very light.

Marchmont Gardens

10.0

The room was very spacious and well appointed.

Cleanliness

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.3

The accommodation was perfect for revitalizing after a tramp. It was clean, well-appointed and spacious.

Marchmont Gardens

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.8

Everything was perfect; great location.

Marchmont Gardens

9.9

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Service

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.8

Owners went above and beyond with their service by mailing an item that we left behind. Hosts were friendly and helpful.

Marchmont Gardens

10.0

Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.

Sleep & Noise

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

—

Marchmont Gardens

—

Food & Breakfast

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

8.3

Basic condiments were provided, but cooking facilities could use improvements.

Marchmont Gardens

9.9

A lovely touch of home baking was in the room.

Amenities & Facilities

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.3

Facilities in the house were more than adequate.

Marchmont Gardens

9.4

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Value

Rippinvale Retreat

—

Alpine Springs Motel

—

Vibrant Living Retreat

9.3

With large homes and comfortable stays at reasonable prices, value is perceived positively.

Marchmont Gardens

8.9

I felt it was expensive but we enjoyed our tranquil stay.

Landmarks

Rippinvale Retreat

Grantham Reserve

Alpine Springs Motel

Hanmer Sports Reserve

Vibrant Living Retreat

Glen Lea Reserve

Marchmont Gardens

Hanmer Sports Reserve