Located close to Cloudy Bay Vineyards and Fromm Winery, Antares Homestay provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Rapaura is home to Antares Homestay. Cloudy Bay Vineyards and Fromm Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wairau River and Pollard Park. St Clair Winery and Seresin are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rapaura travel guide
Located close to Cloudy Bay Vineyards and Fromm Winery, Antares Homestay provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Other perks at this aparthotel include:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Bike rentals, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Antares Homestay have perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–8:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Antares Homestay?
As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Antares Homestay on Nov 2, 2026 start from $126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Antares Homestay pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Antares Homestay?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.
What time is check-out at Antares Homestay?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does Antares Homestay provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.
Where is Antares Homestay located?
Situated in Rapaura, this aparthotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Wairau River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cloudy Bay Vineyards and Fromm Winery. St Clair Winery and Seresin are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Antares Homestay Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Thomas
Nov 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was adaquate, dinning was very good and the area was great for hiking and walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Bob
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accommodations, hosts, and breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jerome
Feb 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Room was very clean and comfortable. Host was exceedingly friendly and very helpful. They have bicycles available for rental, and a number of wineries are within a short ride, with bike path routes available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Holly
Feb 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a wonderful stay. The location is perfect and convenient to the wine region. Mandy was so nice and helpful Her breakfast was great and was at whatever time we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Paula Jill
May 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Near the wineries we wanted to visit, but quiet and pretty. It started to rain heavily, so we didn’t get to try the hot tub, but it looked like a perfect spot to relax.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
George
Apr 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Would come back anytime.
Mandy is a great hostess. Welcoming and knowledgeable, she is a great source of information about wineries, restaurants and other local businesses. Antares is a little paradise surrounded by vineyards. Great B&B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Debra
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect base for wine tasting
We loved our stay. Lovely grounds and close to many wineries. We rented bikes from Mandy and, on the bike path and small roads near the Homestay, visited four local vineyards for tasting and lunch. Just a caution, these generally need to be prebooked. A wonderful stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
jose
Feb 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very pleasant, quiet location nestled in the wine country. The gardens very well kept. Excellent suggestions from Mandy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Prentice
Jan 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful hosts. Mandy was so nice. She drove us to a very nice restaurant. Helped with wine tour arrangements.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Wayne
Dec 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our four night stay. Excellent host, great breakfast, hot tub, and poorl and located in the middle of the vineyards. Full kitchen is included. Bicycles available. The rooms are large airy and bright with views of the garden and mountains, flowers and vineyards. One of the best highlights of our trip to New Zealand
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Heidi
Feb 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place to stay in Marlborough wine country
We had a fantastic stay here! Mandy and Patrick are the consummate hosts and took such good care of us. Mandy recommended restaurants and wineries to visit and even booked us a fantastic tasting at Hans Hertzog which is right across the street. We had a bedroom and bath and the use of a full kitchen and living area right next to it. Many prepared delicious breakfasts for us and all the best wineries are within biking distance. They have a pool that was very pretty but we were too busy touring around to use it. I heartily recommend Antares Home Stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Antares Homestay is a gem in the heart of the Marlborough wine country. The inn keeper Mandy is wonderful and focused on making guests feel like family. She greeted us and provided a tour of the property and amenities. We stayed in the blue room which was large and quiet. Options for either A/C or enjoying the breezes from the gardens and vineyards. The queen size bed was super comfy. Breakfast was freshly baked croissants, fruit, yoghurt, granola and eggs cooked to order if desired. The B&B had a small kitchen with appliances and fridge for some snacks that we had purchased. The gardens and ponds encourage exploring and walking with a glass of local wine. We also used bikes that were available to explore some of the nearby wineries. We plan to be back in New Zealand in the next year or so and will definitely stay here again! So many wineries to check out, but one that was fantastic and right across the street is Hans Herzog. Highly recommend booking a wine tasting there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sian
Dec 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Just such a delightful place to stay amongst the vines and citrus trees, à tiny piece of paradise! Mandy and Patrick were such excellent hosts, nothing was too much trouble !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mark
Feb 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
They squeezed us in when all flights to Wellington were cancelled due to inclimate weather. Ultra accommodating. Delightful hosts, super clean room, very welcoming. Our stay could not have been better. Absolute highest recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Robert
Mar 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you Mandy for being such a gracious and helpful host.
Property was homely on a large piece of land that gave a calm feeling of getting away from it all.
Beautiful views of vineyards and hills.
We stayed in the loft apartment with 2 rooms, bathroom, lounge with deck and kitchenette. There were 2 rooms underneath us, yet they did not have guests staying at the time.
The main house was far enough away for privacy - a pool and spa is alsoavailable for guest use.
We were able to catch up on washing using laundry downstairs.
Mandy looks after her guests well with some staple foods, fruit available (fresh peaches from the trees) and even made us beautiful homemade muffins for afternoon tea.
The only hitch was the air conditioning unit was rather old and did not immediately work so we had a cool evening and morning, Patrick came to look at it and eventually it did work for the next day.