The Vicarage Geraldine

Absolutely exceptional Absolutely FAULTLESS. What a beautifully restored, well equipped, comfortable and clean hotel. Will be returning! Barkers next door is also one of the best cafes in the world.

We stayed one night in this wonderful bijou hotel. A historic house beautifully converted to 6 rooms. Very comfortable and in a beautiful little friendly small town. Can highly recommend it. There was a 2 day festival when we arrived with hundreds of interesting stalls just down the road.

This is our sixth visit of two or more days, the last two for our annual anniversary. The setting, quality of accommodation, 'extras' and ambience is unsurpassed in our opinion, to the extent we no longer consider going anywhere else in NZ. Having a cafe on the doorstep and all other services within a couple of hundred meters, makes The Vicarage the perfect destination for a totally de-stressing, pampered stay. Housekeeping staff are so courteous and helpful, couldn't wish for better. Debbie, one of the Barkers cafe duty managers, is an absolute gem! Her attention to customers (before they have even thought of it) and attention to detail is second to none - what a great find she is! :-)) Whether driving from Nelson or ChCh, the distance is immaterial to us as we anticipate the consistently exceptional venue that is The Vicarage. Looking forward to our 7th.

The Vicarage is all class, tastefully refurbished and modern inside It’s the little things that make the difference and this place has them Close to shops and eateries, we loved it

This is a renovation of the old vicarage and has been done so tastefully. Centrally located in the town next to cafes, pubs and restaurants, and the Barkers experience. We were downstairs - room 1. We really appreciated the finer touches that has gone into this, right down to the coat hooks. Also, the thought that went into making the guests feel special, like a luscious comfy bed, real coffee, chilled wine, a beautiful outlook and a courtyard where you could sit and watch the market on a Saturday. There is also a sitting room where you are invited to have a port should you wish. All mod cons and no faffing around with check in/out procedures. 10/10 and will stay here again for sure.

Sometimes we feel that there is rating inflation with online reviews. Not in this case: The Vicarage earns a 5+ and sets the standard for boutique hotels. Everything was perfect. The room was tastefully appointed with sensitivity to the historical period without being overdone, the bathroom was nicely updated and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Overall, the hotel was beautifully restored and immaculate. And we appreciated the small but lovely touches including the detailed pre-arrival information regarding things to do in Geraldine (incredible helpful) as well as the lovely guest sitting rooms complete with complimentary port. We reserved a room with the breakfast package and cannot say enough about our experience at Barkers (the restaurant right behind the hotel where breakfast is served). Barkers serves a delicious hot breakfast and has such lovely staff. It was the icing on the cake of an incredible stay. The Vicarage is truly a treasure. Between the accommodations and location (in the heart of things) it is perfect place to stay for any one visiting Geraldine. In fact, it alone is a reason to visit Geraldine! If we lived in New Zealand it would be our “go to” for a weekend getaway.