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Superior Villa, 1 Bedroom
Room with view
93 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms
113 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms
127 square metres
3 Double Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms
Room with view
113 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom
93 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Villa, 3 Bedrooms
Room with view
127 square metres
3 Double Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury golf hotel near Rakaia Gorge

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Concierge services

Located in Windwhistle, Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Rakaia Gorge and Rakaia Gorge Walkway. This luxury hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Washpen Falls and 24 mi (38.7 km) from Mount Hutt Skifield.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Rooms have private patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as a fitness center or bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Satisfy your appetite with farm to table cuisine at The Cafe, a family restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the golf course view, or dine alfresco. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Windwhistle? This hotel has 344 square feet (32 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

623 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle, 7572

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 18
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Wood stove
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 344
  • Conference space size (meters) - 32
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • Golf course on site
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Covered parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Kitchen
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Washer/dryer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Windwhistle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include minibars and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Fireplace
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Yard
  • Washer/dryer
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Second bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 50
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

The Cafe - Overlooking the golf course, this family restaurant specializes in farm to table cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ski lessons available nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Archery on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Annual carbon offsets

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 40 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30.0 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Terrace Downs Darfield
  • Terrace Downs Resort Darfield
  • Terrace Downs Resort Windwhistle
  • Terrace Downs Resort
  • Terrace Downs Windwhistle
  • Terrace Downs
  • Terrace Downs Hotel Terrace Downs

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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