Title: Driftwood Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Driftwood Retreat Vacation home in Riverlands with free parking ## Photo gallery for Driftwood Retreat ![View from property - Driftwood Retreat (Riverlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19830000/19826000/19825953/a9f45abf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Driftwood Retreat (Riverlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19830000/19826000/19825953/7ecfc396.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Nature's Retreat | Private kitchenette - Driftwood Retreat (Riverlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19830000/19826000/19825953/7d96405e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Tree House - Driftwood Retreat (Riverlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19830000/19826000/19825953/76cfb149.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sundeck - Driftwood Retreat (Riverlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19830000/19826000/19825953/37e94641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Driftwood Retreat and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRiverlands-Hotels-Driftwood-Retreat.h19825953.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRiverlands-Hotels-Driftwood-Retreat.h19825953.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Riverlands is home to Driftwood Retreat. ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Art Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lawson's Dry Hills and Wither Hills Winery. [Visit our Riverlands travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Riverlands.dx692484810373267456) [View more Vacation homes in Riverlands](https://www.expedia.ca/Riverlands-Private-Vacation-Homes.d692484810373267456-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.51903%2C174.04141&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UoQCgSUOKSDqnebaFAVUgUmeE2U=) 749 Dillons Point Road, Riverlands, Riverlands, Marlborough, 7273 ### What's nearby - ![🌻🌼🌷⚘🌺](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/562/53aa29e8-a56c-4d68-8057-e725cab9bcdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pollard Park 8 min drive \- 10.4 km - Millennium Art Gallery 7 min drive \- 9.3 km - Marlborough Convention Centre 8 min drive \- 10.0 km - ASB Theatre Marlborough 8 min drive \- 10.0 km - Seymour Square 8 min drive \- 9.6 km ### Getting around - Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) 29 min drive ### Restaurants - Dodson Street Beer Garden 6 min drive - McDonald's 7 min drive - Domino's Pizza 7 min drive - Dodson Street Alehouse 6 min drive - The Grove Tavern 6 min drive ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Driftwood Retreat Vacation home in Riverlands with free parking This smoke-free vacation home features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. All homes are soundproofed and offer free WiFi and hair dryers. Kitchenettes with refrigerators are standard, and guests will also find furnished balconies and Egyptian cotton sheets. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Guest accommodations at Driftwood Retreat are accessible via exterior corridors and offer hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100440000/100439900/100439805/cdf3109a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort, Style, Relaxation. Your Home Away from Home Awaits! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ### Property is also known as Driftwood Retreat House Blenheim Driftwood Retreat Blenheim Driftwood Retreat Riverlands Driftwood Retreat Private vacation home Driftwood Retreat Private vacation home Riverlands ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Driftwood Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Driftwood Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Driftwood Retreat? ### Where is Driftwood Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I will be back soon Really peaceful and yet close to town ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 25, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent hosts beautiful property. Would highly recommend ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 7, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Great except for mosquitoes Beautiful setting and accommodation. Enjoyed being amidst the animals and gardens. The only downside was the horrible experience trying to sleep with many mosquitoes! I would stay again but be warned about keeping door closed!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret Mar 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Margaret Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Tasman Holiday Parks – Beachaven](https://www.expedia.ca/Waihi-Beach-Hotels-Beachaven-Top-10-Holiday-Park.h9624344.Hotel-Information) > > [Maruia Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Lewis-Pass-Hotels-Maruia-Hot-Springs.h17262379.Hotel-Information) > > [Discovery Countrytime Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Omarama-Hotels-Discovery-Countrytime-Hotel.h1145773.Hotel-Information) > > [Arcadia Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Russell-Hotels-Arcadia-Lodge.h9626026.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kaka Point Motels](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Hotels-The-Kaka-Point-Motels.h9679525.Hotel-Information) > > [Falcons Nest](https://www.expedia.ca/Cromwell-Hotels-Falcons-Nest.h31053004.Hotel-Information) > > [Riverside Homestead Waitangi](https://www.expedia.ca/Haruru-Hotels-Riverside-Homestead-Waitangi.h78742745.Hotel-Information) > > [Ormlie Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Waiohiki-Hotels-Ormlie-Lodge.h9626443.Hotel-Information) > > [Akaroa on the Beach Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Akaroa-Hotels-Akaroa-On-The-Beach-Apartments.h9626017.Hotel-Information) > > [Solitaire Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Solitaire-Lodge.h3840.Hotel-Information) > > [Turangi Leisure Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Turangi-Hotels-Turangi-Leisure-Lodge.h61338998.Hotel-Information) > > [Aqua Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Aqua-Lodge.h51669090.Hotel-Information) > > [Waitomo Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Kuiti-Hotels-Waitomo-Lodge.h72941486.Hotel-Information) > > [JetPark Hotel Hamilton Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Jet-Park-Hotel-Hamilton-Airport.h4281130.Hotel-Information) > > [Carrick Lodge Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Cromwell-Hotels-Carrick-Lodge-Motel.h9626119.Hotel-Information) > > [Possum Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Manapouri-Hotels-Possum-Lodge.h76981300.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Absolute Bliss](https://www.expedia.ca/Paihia-Hotels-Absolute-Bliss.h9626254.Hotel-Information) > > [The Reservation B&B](https://www.expedia.ca/Gore-Hotels-The-Reservation.h9679423.Hotel-Information) > > [Kumiko's Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Waipara-Hotels-Kumikos-Guest-House.h98505532.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Lodge Okataina](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Okataina-Hotels-Lakes-Lodge-Okataina.h88669411.Hotel-Information) > > [Cabot Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Manapouri-Hotels-Cabot-Lodge.h27335613.Hotel-Information) > > [Avon Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Hawera-Hotels-Avon-Motel.h9629592.Hotel-Information) > > [Sennen House](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Hotels-Sennen-House.h7120592.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Ribbonwood Country House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheviot-Hotels-Ribbonwood-Country-House.h15876059.Hotel-Information) > > [Acacia Lodge Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Mangonui-Hotels-Acacia-Lodge-Motel.h2600471.Hotel-Information) > > [Mohaka River Farm - Campsite](https://www.expedia.ca/Te-Haroto-Hotels-Mohaka-River-Farm.h44895522.Hotel-Information)