Gladstone Top 2 Best Wine Hotels

The name of Nga Pari Vineyard refers to “The Cliffs” along the Ruamāhanga River and the wines are produced in small quantities on a family-owned Wairarapa estate. This is the kind of stay where the vineyard story is not decorative background - it is the whole point. Low-yielding vines, hot summers, cool winters and stony river terraces shape the wines before you have even lifted a glass... The boutique B&B offers spacious en-suite rooms, garden views, guest areas and access to peaceful lawns, while tastings are available by appointment at the home cellar door. Expect Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other handcrafted Wairarapa wines, served with the quiet confidence of a small producer that knows its land well. In short: Nga Pari is for travellers who like their wine stays intimate, personal and rooted in real vineyard life Read more

The Loft @ Gladstone Vineyard is set directly at Gladstone Vineyard in Wairarapa. This is where rustic-meets-modern loft gives guests a true “stay on a working vineyard” experience - not just near the vines, but right in the middle of them. The private balcony is the headline act: pour a glass of Gladstone wine, look across the vineyard and countryside, and let the evening take care of itself... By day, the cellar door is close at hand, making tastings feel less like an excursion and more like part of the accommodation. So, if you want a small, atmospheric stay where the vineyard is not scenery but the main character, this loft should be very high on your list. Read more