There's not much to be said about Quickenberry except ... everyone deserves to visit here at least once in a lifetime! The food is second to none and the hosts, Robi and Christine, are gems. Christine is a delight and Robi's cooking tantelises the taste buds on every mouthfull. If you do nothing else in your life ... visit Quickenberry,... More

Our stay here was our first day/night in New Zealand and it proved to be a relaxing and pleasant introduction to the country. The room was wonderful - open, airy and peaceful with country views. The food was some of the best of our entire trip. The four course dinner prepared by Robby and served by Christina was absolutely superb.... More

After spending one night at Quickenberry guesthouse four years ago, we decided this time to spend Christmas here. It was just wonderful again! Excellent hospitality, outstanding dinner as well as delicious breakfasts combined with a lovely place to be made it a perfect start for our trip.

Our stay at Quickenberry, was our first night in New Zealand and such a warm and welcoming introduction to this amazing country! Upon arrival at Quickenberry, we were greeted with warm, friendly New Zealand hospitality and made to feel so welcome, like the home was also ours. Despite our prior advising at booking, to not take up the 'dine in'... More

This B&B was so great. The owners are delightful, food superb, bed, linens, towels, accommodations first class. We loved the assortment of tea, wine, snacks, etc. OK, food was unbelievable. Robby - owner and Swiss gourmet chef - and his wife Christine - entertainment and hostess deluxe! Well, I would have brought them home to Texas with me if we... More

Quickenberry was our first destination in our 2+ week stay in NZ and it set the bar that all other places were measured against. Robbie and Christine are outstanding hosts and the setting is quintessential New Zealand. Our room was immaculate, spacious and the view out the large slider to the grassy pasture and the snow-capped peaks was superb. And... More

The Quickenberry Guesthouse is a gem of a hotel located next to a golf course and close to ski hills and Christchurch. The Guesthouse is in a beauftiful setting with large and spacious rooms. We enjoyed great wine with our hosts before dinner and then a perfect dinner cooked by Robert, which was one of our best meals during our... More

Six weary, bedraggled travellers (on the last night of a 17 day tour) collapsed into the front door of Quickenberry with suitcases, backpacks and more paraphernalia that you can imagine ... and within 15 minutes we were ensconced in front of a hearth with a roaring fire, refreshed after a hot shower, with a glass of wine in our hands,... More

We picked Quickenberry as it is so close to the Mt Hutt Ski field. What a find - beautiful setting on a great golf course, very comfortable rooms with magnificent outlook plus a gourmet dinner cooked by a master chef which was quite exceptional (world standard) and served in front to a log fire. Very good value all round and... More