"The owners were super lovely and helpful, getting us setup and directing us to the pools and all the restaurants in the area. The room was wonderful and nicely heated. Overall great stay!"
"The owners were super lovely and helpful, getting us setup and directing us to the pools and all the restaurants in the area. The room was wonderful and nicely heated. Overall great stay!"
"Simply stunning. This is a fantastic place to stay. Set in a peaceful area with its own garden area complete with furniture and a small summer house.
The room simply has everything you could wish for and every item provided is good or even high quality.
The hosts are very helpful in every respect and really want you to enjoy every aspect of the room and the gardens and also have a great knowledge of the local area."
"Simply stunning. This is a fantastic place to stay. Set in a peaceful area with its own garden area complete with furniture and a small summer house.
The room simply has everything you could wish for and every item provided is good or even high quality.
The hosts are very helpful in every respect and really want you to enjoy every aspect of the room and the gardens and also have a great knowledge of the local area."
"Without doubt this is the most luxurious experience I've ever had. My husband and I had two wonderful nights at Rippinvale Retreat in Hanmer Springs. From our arrival when there
was home made baking, to wine and canapés at 6pm to chocolates on our pillow at night, our hosts Helen and John, couldn't have made us feel more welcome. The totally delicious home made breakfast (served after 9am!) kept us going until dinner time. I thoroughly recommend Rippinvale Retreat to couples that want some...
"Without doubt this is the most luxurious experience I've ever had. My husband and I had two wonderful nights at Rippinvale Retreat in Hanmer Springs. From our arrival when there
was home made baking, to wine and canapés at 6pm to chocolates on our pillow at night, our hosts Helen and John, couldn't have made us feel more welcome. The totally delicious home made breakfast (served after 9am!) kept us going until dinner time. I thoroughly recommend Rippinvale Retreat to couples that want some...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Staying at Dyers House is a wonderful experience! Angela and Barry Hawkins are very knowledgeable about the area, as well as being warm, gracious and humorous hosts. The rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. Views of the city from the house are exceptional, and the gardens that surround the home are lovely. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Staying at Dyers House is a wonderful experience! Angela and Barry Hawkins are very knowledgeable about the area, as well as being warm, gracious and humorous hosts. The rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. Views of the city from the house are exceptional, and the gardens that surround the home are lovely. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Darren
Reviewed November 30, 2015Reviewed November 30, 2015
Steampunk character of the hotel was very cool & fun - from the unusual elevator to the lobby & room decor. The staff was very friendly & helpful. The room was comfortable with very high ceilings. Overall, very enjoyable stay.
Steampunk character of the hotel was very cool & fun - from the unusual elevator to the lobby & room decor. The staff was very friendly & helpful. The room was comfortable with very high ceilings. Overall, very enjoyable stay.
Tom
Reviewed October 21, 2026Reviewed October 21, 2026
We stayed in the aeonium apartment which doesnt have a sea view but is still in a great location in the lovely garden. The apartment was clean spacious and had kettle, toaster, nespresso machine and fridge. An excellent continental style breakfast is self service in the shared kitchen between 8 and 9am. Staff and other buests were feally friendly
We stayed in the aeonium apartment which doesnt have a sea view but is still in a great location in the lovely garden. The apartment was clean spacious and had kettle, toaster, nespresso machine and fridge. An excellent continental style breakfast is self service in the shared kitchen between 8 and 9am. Staff and other buests were feally friendly
Kathleen
Reviewed January 11, 2026Reviewed January 11, 2026
Review designer cottage
What stood out the most for us in this stylish, low-key, well-located b&b was the personal knowledge of Christchurch that the owner, Chet, took pleasure in conveying to his guests. Shortly after arrival, he sat us down in the lovely separate breakfast building and gave us a copy of a map on which he had drawn up numerous recommendations for eating and shopping all the way from the b&b into downtown. He described each one, noting any tricky things about finding it or...
Review designer cottage
What stood out the most for us in this stylish, low-key, well-located b&b was the personal knowledge of Christchurch that the owner, Chet, took pleasure in conveying to his guests. Shortly after arrival, he sat us down in the lovely separate breakfast building and gave us a copy of a map on which he had drawn up numerous recommendations for eating and shopping all the way from the b&b into downtown. He described each one, noting any tricky things about finding it or...
We had a charming room with french doors leading to a balcony with a beautiful view. The bathrooms and showers were located across the hall. They were very clean and easy to access. Nice shower. A little kitchen was located on the end of the second floor with light breakfast options. The cafe downstairs was perfect for dinner and a nice cold draft beer. We had a great stay.
We had a charming room with french doors leading to a balcony with a beautiful view. The bathrooms and showers were located across the hall. They were very clean and easy to access. Nice shower. A little kitchen was located on the end of the second floor with light breakfast options. The cafe downstairs was perfect for dinner and a nice cold draft beer. We had a great stay.