Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Conical Hill Walkway - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Conical Hill - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Hanmer Heritage Forest - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 101 min drive
Restaurants
Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - 3 min drive
Sushi & Bowl - 3 min drive
Isobel's Restaurant and Bar at the Heritage Hotel - 3 min drive
Rustic Cafe & Tapa's Bar - 3 min drive
Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - 2 min drive
About this property
Vibrant Living Retreat
Upscale bed & breakfast near Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
Located close to A Maze N Golf and Conical Hill Walkway, Vibrant Living Retreat provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Indulge in a Thai massage, Ayurvedic treatments, and a facial at MOUNTAIN VIEW MASSAGE, the onsite spa. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
Luggage storage, a reception hall, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Vibrant Living Retreat boast perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Rainfall showers and free toiletries
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
Room service available
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Library
Reception hall
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Detox wraps
Facials
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage - Swedish
Massage - Thai
Massage/treatment rooms
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Hot tub
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Towels
Entertainment
TV
More
Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Vibrant Living Retreat Bed & breakfast Hanmer Springs
Frequently asked questions
Is Vibrant Living Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Vibrant Living Retreat?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Vibrant Living Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Vibrant Living Retreat?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Vibrant Living Retreat located?
Situated in Hanmer Springs, this spa bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and A Maze N Golf. Conical Hill Walkway and Conical Hill are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Vibrant Living Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
15 June 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
It is marketed as a five star which it isn't as the furniture is dated the carpets in need of cleaning or replacing and the bookingsite did not show there were pets on the premises
Super friendly such a relaxing place to be. We were made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was amazing Steve is a wonderful host. We had the best massage we had. We look forward to a return visit 😃
Beautiful grounds with backdrop of mountains in a modern town with its great hot pools. Very peaceful zen- woo woo setting with inspirational sayings on the walls.
Steve, the owner cooks a large tasty and artfully prepared breakfast. Ten minutes from the town. The apartment is huge with fully equipped kitchen and a/c- heat. Comfortable bed with quality linens.
So relaxing & great service from Steve & Mary Jo. As it was our honeymoon we appreciated the luxury touches in the Alpine Villa, the spa tub outside under stars and the lovely breakfasts.
Relaxing, gorgeous views and amazing breakfast. The villa was spacious and luxurious. Hosts were friendly and attentive. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. Cannot fault anything
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
marc
16 May 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice peeps crappy bed
Unfortunately there was a few things that spoiled our time at this retreat, but the main one was the extremely hard bed, I had too sleep in the lounge and my wife wanted to sleep on the floor as a more comfortable option.This was our 10th wedding aniversary and the worst sleep ever! Also there was no tv in the bed room just a projector which was hard to see at the best of times, plus it projected half over a door making it all destorted. Apart from that and a slimy feeling spa pool it was ok.
marc
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
We arrived in the afternoon on a Saturday and was greeted very warmly a young gentleman his friendly dog. After being introduced to his lovely wife, we were then shown around the property and then our cottage, which we thought was very spacious, clean and very comfortable. It had a lovely feel in the cottage which was very quiet, calm and relaxing.Which was on a par as the fantastic massage that my husband and I received. You can choose from many different massages, which specialize in "Pampering Holistic Care which leave you incredible relaxed and rejuvenated. We both would highly recommend having a massage. We then had a quick lie down on one of the comfy beds before heading out for dinner. Upon waking from a great nights sleep, we then headed back into the eating area for the best breakfast which is cooked organically and can be catered for the Gluten free. What a great way to start the day. We will definitely return for a longer trip next time,
Tracy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great value; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Beautiful;
You need a coffee plunger in the house, as I have no idea how to use the coffee making equipment provided.
Judy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Rotorua rebels
24 November 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great B&B
Surprised when we got there to find this was a B&B rather than the motel expected. Pleasantly surprised at the hospitality though. Breakfast was awesome. Only downside was no ensuite, having to share bathroom with hosts.
Rotorua rebels
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
We could not speak highly enough of our hosts Linz and Jo. They welcomed us warmly and ensured we had everything we needed.
The bed was very comfortable and the breakfasts delightful. Not to mention the peaceful and tranquil setting. We would highly recommend a stay here. You will not be disappointed.
William and Bev
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
The room we stayed in was disappointing. The bed was uncomfortable, and the furniture & room decor were outdated. We were not told until we arrived that it was not an ensuite. The bathroom was far from our room on the other side of the house past the kitchen. The breakfast was good and the owners were very friendly, but we felt that it was overpriced for what we actually got.