Nestled near Gibbston Valley Wines, Kinross Cottages offers a tranquil retreat with a vineyard and winery tours. Savor international cuisine at Bistro, unwind by the firepit or explore the garden and playground. With in-room WiFi, guests can stay connected while enjoying multilingual staff assistance.
Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive - 21.3 km
The Remarkables Ski Area - 29 min drive - 40.3 km
Getting around
Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 18 min drive
Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Gibbston Valley Wines - 3 min drive
Gibbston Tavern - 17 min walk
Mt Rosa Wines - 3 min drive
Valli vineyards - 2 min drive
The Lodge Restaurant - 4 min drive
About this property
Cottages at Kinross
At Cottages at Kinross, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kawarau Suspension Bridge and Gibbston Valley Wines. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Bistro, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
Children's menu
What to do
Ski passes
Private winery tours
Winery release events
Bicycle tour information
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Ski storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Built in 2014
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Vineyard
Wine tasting room
Firepit
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch LCD TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Champagne service
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Restaurant dining guide
Cleaning supplies
Special features
Dining
Bistro - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 15 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 50 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
Dining venue(s)
Front desk
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 75.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 25 per accommodation, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Kinross Cottages House Gibbston
Kinross Cottages House
Kinross Cottages Gibbston
Kinross Cottages
Kinross Cottages
Cottages at Kinross Lodge
Cottages at Kinross Gibbston
Cottages at Kinross Lodge Gibbston
Frequently asked questions
Does Cottages at Kinross offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cottages at Kinross does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cottages at Kinross?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of NZD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Cottages at Kinross?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cottages at Kinross?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 50 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Cottages at Kinross and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cottages at Kinross?
Yes, Bistro offers alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.
Does Cottages at Kinross have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, an oven, and a refrigerator.
Does Cottages at Kinross have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Cottages at Kinross like?
Cottages at Kinross is located a short 15-minute walk from Waitiri Creek Wines.
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Reviews
Cottages at Kinross Reviews
9.8
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Lovely place with friendly staff
LE
LE, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
Lovely quiet location great breakfast
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, beautiful area and such welcoming staff
Alannah
Alannah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
We appreciated the location, the accomodation, the service and the wine. All was exceptional and added value to our memorable trip to the South Island.
Ronald
Ronald, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
We absolutely loved our stay at Kinross. This is a beautiful location and well presented cottage. Thank you for making such a memorial experience for us.
Brodie
Brodie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2024
Beautiful setting.
Andrew
Andrew, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Awesome place, staff were friendly & communication was excellent 👏
James
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2024
Good wines, good services, good views!
SEJUNG
SEJUNG, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Friendly helpful staff
John
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
A really nice room in a beautiful setting. All the staff were super nice and I really enjoyed the wine tasting.
Jason
Jason, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2024
Such a cute place. Loved being able to do a wine tasting then pick up dinner and have a picnic among the vines
Elise
Elise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Amazing Wine Tasting Overnight
Wonderful wine tasting stay! Wines were amazing, food was superb, especially pizza. Our cottage was fully staffed with everything one might need, including more wine after hours. Highly recommend
Juliana
Juliana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
This property is a hidden gem in the wine country north of Queenstown. Beautiful setting, spacious cottage, cooking facilities in room, and some of the best wine in the area My only regret is we only had one night to spend there and it will be very hard to book again for a weekend visit from Texas. Five stars across the biard
Reid
Reid, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Thoroughly recommend this awesome place to stay.
Im not sure how i found these cottages but im so pleased i did. I couldn't fault the service or the friendly staff. The cottages were well equipped and spacious. We enjoyed the wine tasting. Everything was certainly a 10/10.
Jane
Jane, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Beautiful vineyard
Loved our stay at Kinross cottage. Room was beautiful as was the view. Bathroom spacious with great water pressure. Ducks rabbits and birds added natural beauty to this location. View was gorgeous! Pear and blue cheese pizza and wine tasting were excellent!
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Great place to stay in Gibbston!
Great vineyard location. We had big room right next to the vines! As part of the stay there is a complementary wine tasting and a shared hot tub! E-bike hire is available to explore the multiple vineyards in Gibbston. Restaurant on site is good - but closes quite early - however grazing boxes are available or there is an oven/ hob in the rooms
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2023
We were very comfortable, the staff were friendly, courteous and welcoming.
The lady who cleaned the rooms was particularly nice and friendly.
We will definitely come back.
Gareth
Gareth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2023
This place is amazing. If it wasn’t on the other side of the world from where I live, I’d be planning my next visit. The cottages were gorgeous and well equipped. The setting was superb. It was dead of winter during our visit so very quiet. We did enjoy the hot tub and the stars…. Breakfast was good and staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and happy. Oh, and great wine too! Wish we’d had more time to taste more wine and explore all there is to do in this area. The biking was fantastic though. Thank you, Kinross for a memorable stay!
Beckey
Beckey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2025
Ok
We were arriving after check in hours and the key wasn't in the key safe box as they had messaged it would be. Fortunately there was a private catering event happening and the asst manager tracked down the key.
We were in Ruins and the lodge is at the end of the property. V quiet with rabbits having a lovely timealla round. The room was large with a lot of wasted space and would have benefitted from this being filled with a bigger table than the tiny one currently in there. We didn't partake in eating there or any of the wine activities. It was probably not worth the price they charge.
RichRD
RichRD, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Beautifully located in the Gibbston Valley, just the right distance from Queenstown to feel away from the commercialism, easy drive to Arrowtown for great restaurants, and close to so many of the amazing vineyard experiences. Even if choosing not to explore and want to stay in to enjoy the comforts of your room, the Kinross experience delivers abundantly... great food onsite at their bistro, the immediately surrounding sights are worthy of slowing down to take in and each room has the perfect park bench situated outside to enjoy a hot morning drink, or wine to watch the evening dip into darkness.
The rooms are well appointed, everything needed if you want to cook for yourself, or simply heat something up. They're spacious and comfortable, and the beds are divinely firm & pillowy at the same time.
Not cluttered but plenty of places to store and hang.
Yes, the drawer layout was back-to-front (stove utensils where the general cutlery should live), but we needed to find something that was wrong! Also, knowing the high probability of guests using the hot tub, some towels specifically for this would have been preferred - suggest packing slip-on footwear for the walk up.
For certain the wine tasting experience must not be missed, Diego wends a delicious tale about the wines presented and the local growers that disappoints only because there should be a movie telling the tale!
Middle of winter presents no issues, the room was comfortably warm and clearly well insulated.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2026
We only stayed for one night and wished we’d booked more. The complimentary wine tasting itself is worth staying for. Hot tub, peton and walks around the vine yards were excellent. The individually named rooms are good and well stocked but you can hear noise from next door
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2025
Great place to stay. Thank you!
Sophie
Sophie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
Stayed eight years ago therefore staying again was like coming home - great.
Lyle
Lyle, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2026
Clean room and comfortable bed and pillows. Lovely bathroom and easy parking. Fantastic experience at their restaurant as it is evident that customer service is a cornerstone of their brand. Delicious wine and would highly recommend scheduling a reservation while there.
Only minor inconvenience was not knowing to book a hot tub reservation in advance as only one person or couple can reserve for an hour. Their complimentary tasting occurs directly before check-in cut off time, but I would recommend pushing it by an hour in case a late guest want to participate.