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Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Rakaia Gorge

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Point of interest
Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
View from room
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
623 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle, 7572
  • Rakaia Gorge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Washpen Falls
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Ashburton (ASG)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 113 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 93 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 127 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 93 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • 113 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 127 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Windwhistle

On river.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Rakaia Gorge and 6 miles (10 km) of Washpen Falls with a stay here. Rakaia Gorge Walkway is within 12 miles (20 km) and Mount Hutt Skifield is within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge - 6 min drive
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 8 min drive
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 18 min drive
  • Washpen Falls - 22 min drive
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mt Hutt Ski Area - ‬44 min drive

About this property

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

4.5-star luxury hotel near Rakaia Gorge
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery offers its guests a golf course and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 344 square feet (32 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Windwhistle hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 344 sq ft of conference space
  • 32 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Washer/dryer

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 35 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30.0

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.50 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 35 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30.0 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.50 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 99 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great views, friendly staff and a very relaxed feel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a treat to stay and enjoy the fine dinning and friendly hospitality. Well located for Mt Hutt ski field and picturesque golf course.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corazon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff are very good with communication and they are just excelent! nice and clean facilities, quiet and peacefull, just what we need for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaoji

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this beautiful resort, superb views of snow mountain, the room is clean and have great facilities. The staff are super nice and helpful. And great food and view at the resort restaurant. This is my second time staying here, will definitely come back to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariette, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury getaway to enjoy with the whole family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed room with a beautiful view, great meals at the restaurant too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayron

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy
Great apartments. Perfect ambience and reception staff helps add to this. Views are great and the spa and fireplace makes for a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lucas Pablo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok place to stay close to the mountains, which has good sized properties for families. Beds are not the best (way too soft and sheets looking very well used), and could do with more heating in rooms as the current ones are quite old and small. Otherwise nice place and great kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheal George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a real treat as room was amazing, dinner could be one of if not the best i have had. Really appreciated staff attendance and flexibility pushing checkout to 11, really felt nothing was a problem. Was surprised no sky movies or room service (but now i see how spread out resort is guess it makes sense) & maybe some cabinet food in cafe would be nice. Breakfast was nice but didn't think addition of 4 hot options was worth extra $20 & some tomato would of been nice, all minor. We will definitely be back, probably for couple of nights. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great quiet place, fantastic location, well worth the trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Corsham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room we had was a self contained villa on one floor and was huge. View was lovely and plenty of space. The resturant in the golf clubhouse was good. Its a very windy location which I guess you would expect at the top of the mountain. There are plenty of walks nearby, but nothing else, so you have to hope that it is not pouring down with rain !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Good food. Nice villas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good although though probably not up to 5 star standard. Smell from toilet area, some cracked crockery and only basic quanitites.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, although remote. We woke up to an amazing view of the mountains with a fresh ciat of snow.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024