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Kakatu Retreat

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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21 Green Burn Way, Kaikoura, 7340
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mountain View

  • 19.35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rolling Hills | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Rolling Hills

  • 14 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Swallows Nest with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Swallows Nest with Shared Bathroom

  • 10.26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Field of Dreams | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Field of Dreams

  • 18.9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 35.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Sleepy Hollow with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Sleepy Hollow with Shared Bathroom

  • 13.68 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Golfers View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Golfers View

  • 16 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kakatu Retreat

Bed & breakfast in Kaikoura with free breakfast
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this bed & breakfast. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Kakatu Retreat offers 8 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikoura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at Kakatu Retreat, you'll be within walking distance of Kaikoura Golf Club. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a terrace
  • 12 minutes on foot from Kaikoura Golf Club and a 4-minute drive from Kaikoura Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Kakatu Retreat. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kaikoura bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's included breakfast consists of provisions that guests must prepare themselves.

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from 22 July 2024 to 21 July 2026 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: NZD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay, (varies per unit)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kakatu Retreat B&B Kaikoura
Kakatu Retreat B&B
Kakatu Retreat Kaikoura
Kakatu Retreat Guesthouse Kaikoura
Kakatu Retreat Guesthouse
Kakatu Retreat Kaikoura
Kakatu Retreat Bed & breakfast
Kakatu Retreat Bed & breakfast Kaikoura

Kakatu Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great property, poor communication
We booked this place early morning for two nights. It was a fantastic property and well equipped however the communication with someone that either works there or the owner was impossible. Terrible check in experience.( the only bad thing about the place) You require a code to get into to the property and the room. We never received any instructions and both phone numbers were automatically being transferred to voice mail. Also no response to several email. We waited in front of the property for about an hour and asked several neighbours if they had any idea how to contact the owner. The next door neighbour let us in and texted the owner. We almost gave up since it was 9 pm and we needed to go to bed. The communication definitely needs work if no one is in the property to let you in and the place is not walkable distance to the town. ( my only complaint)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing is the gas bottle ran out for the bbq haha
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, cosy, friendly owner, welcoming, great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms with great views and excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tosca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious, and clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended all around
we arrived early and were in a rush, which is never a good combination! We called the owners, who were very understanding and helped us check in early and get settled quickly. The service was fantastic. And so was the place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

meir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joan, Fargo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is away from town. Nice property and great breakfast options. Essential to have a car if you stay here. We had a shared bathroom. It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with lovely host. The room (golf view) was huge, the bed immense!. Everything was spotless, the area very quiet, overlooking the golf course. Large communal areas with lovely decking. Help yourself continental breakfast with lots of choice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Very nice place , comfortable and affordable. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is budget accommodation that is really great. Scrupulously clean, lovely owners
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and comfy beds and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely cozy and private. We checked in late, but the owners were very responsive and helpful getting us situated. The listing on Expedia does say that check-out is 11am, but it is actually 10am. If we had stayed in the area longer, we definitely would have stayed here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a B&B set a short distant from city center and sits in a golf course community. The host was friendly and was available if needed. Our room, the “ Golf View,” had an enormous California king bed. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean with individual room climate control and the en suite shower had great pressure. There was a communal kitchen for cooking and the host provided cold cereal, bread and milk for morning breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were great, the place very nice and clean and the surroundings beautiful. We enjoyed other guests in the communal kitchen and dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and I highly recommend. The team are very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Right beside bike trail. Mary very welcoming. Great set up
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mere

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay lovely location well recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023