Awards

Voted Best in the World by Condé Nast Traveller (USA) Readers

Results from the prestigious Condé Nast (USA) Traveller Readers Choice Awards 2008 have been announced and New Zealand’s Wharekauhau Country Estate located in the famed winery region of Martinborough, has been voted in the very best resorts in the world. Read more…
2008 New Zealand Beef & Lamb Hallmark Award for Excellence

Only a handful received the 2008 New Zealand Beef & Lamb Hallmark of Excellence, among them is Wharekauhau Country Estate. Read more…
Robb Report 100 best places to stay 2006 and 2007

For 30 years the Robb Report has served as the definitive authority on connosoiurship for ultra-afluenent consumers. Each year they name their top 100 hotels around the globe, all based on first hand information gathered by their select pool of ‘secret shoppers’. Wharekauhau is proud to be named in the top 100 in consecutive years, 2006 and 2007.
Forbes top 400 hotels 2006

The planet is replete with amazing hotels and resorts, of course: high-rise city hotels with iconic views; hideaway island resorts with your own personal beach; rustic mountain inns with gourmet cuisine; sprawling family resorts with surprisingly personal service. Forbes wanted to point out the 400 best accommodation providers across a broad range, to truly offer ‘the best of the best’.
Conde Nast Gold List 2006 and 2007

A select cluster of establishments from around the world that have the best rooms, leisure facilities, food, ambience, design, service and location. This is one of the ultimate guides to the finest establishments in the world.
Qualmark Exclusive Rating 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

The Exclusive accommodation rating recognizes accommodation experiences that are the best in New Zealand and also recognizes the special qualities that make a place unique. The Qualmark quality mark incorporates the official stylized fern—the brand of New Zealand, which is recognized by domestic and international travelers as being synonymous with the best of New Zealand.
Best Regional Property Award, New Zealand 2005

This prestigious award is judged by a panel of members of the hospitality industry from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Winning this award is especially gratifying as it is a reflection of the regard with which our peers hold us.
Hideaway Report 2004 and 1998: Grand Award

Each year the Hideaway Report singles out the world’s most captivating hideaway hotels and resorts for special recognition. Read more…
Hideaway Report 2003: 8^th Best International Resort Hideway

In the 22nd annual survey Wharekauhau has once again been named in the top 20 International Resort Hideaways.

The Hideaway Report Annual Survey is billed as being the oldest, most reliable poll of its kind conducted among sophisticated frequent travellers. More than 87% of this year’s respondents hold the title of President/CEO/Owner/Partner.

Wharekauhau scored 18th in the Top 20 International Resort Hotels and when the field was narrowed to properties with less than 50 rooms (Resort Hideaways) Wharekauhau scored 8^th. Although Wharekauhau has featured in the survey previously, this is its highest ever score.
World Travel Award 2003: New Zealand’s Best Spa Resort

Established in 1993 to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the world’s travel and tourism industry, World Travel Awards has become one of the most important nights in the travel industry calendar. With thousands of votes cast by travel professionals from 80,000 travel agencies in over 200 countries, winning a World Travel Award has become one of the highest accolades a travel product could ever hope to receive.
Wine Spectator 2005, 2004 and 2003: Best of Excellence

The prestigious US based Wine Spectator magazine has awarded Wharekauhau’s wine list with a “Best of Award of Excellence”. This is the third time in the history of the award that this level has been achieved by a New Zealand operation. All three times, the award has gone to Wharekauhau. Read more…
Entree 2003: Award of Excellence

Wharekauhau was awarded the Gold ‘E’ Award of Excellence in recognition of being selected as one of the World’s Greatest Hotels by Entr e, a privately published monthly travel newsletter dedicated to the discovery of very special places for the discriminating and sophisticated traveller.