About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Te Mahuru Retreat in Kaikoura offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and amenities such as air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a work desk. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, hot tub, and outdoor seating areas. The property features a lounge, indoor and outdoor play areas, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, juice, cheese, and fruits are served. Activities and Surroundings: Located near hiking and cycling trails, the retreat offers scenic views of the sea and mountains. Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shirley(shih-hsiang)
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Hot tub and the lawn in front of the cottage, and the whole atmosphere of Country leisure. Breakfast is simple but very tasty.
  • Elizabeth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely setting,dog friendly ,space to let dogs out and about. View mountains . Lovely owner operator
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good location nice and quiet tidy lots to do catered for all families and our pets
  • Kath
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location beneath the snow capped mountains on quiet countryside road. Cottage comfortable and spotlessly clean. Fresh ingredients for breakfast were provided. Host recommended a scenic drive for our onward journey which we did and...
  • Brent
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Didn't have breakfast. There seemed to be a good selection of options in the kitchen. It was a help yourself breakfast. Mountain views were wonderful. Good tea and coffee options.
  • Elaine
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Everything! Keys and breakfast were left in the unit for us. Everything in this place were great! Did our laundry in the common laundry area and tried out the private hot tub which was perfect for a winter night!
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room, very peaceful location, accommodating and helpful host and best of all - the hot tub under the stars!
  • Ryland
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The Wonderful whanau who own/run the business are top notch, thankyou for your hospitality and thanks for going the extra mile and doing my washing for me, you are a superstar, I highly recommend
  • Tina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing views & great hot tubs. Very comfortable bed. Plenty to see & to do for kids. My daughter rated it 10/10 We will be back!
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    What an incredible place to stay! Our kids loved the farm animals, the trampoline and basketball hoop and we all loved the hot tub! Delicious fresh produce for breakfast and great views. Wish we had time to stay longer! Thanks for having us Jen :)

Managed by Jen

Company review score: 9.7Based on 781 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Jen and Paul bought this BnB in November 2018. A lot of work has taken place to re-brand, update and make their dream of helping people escape the rat race and help reconnect guests with the special people in their lives into a reality.

Property information

Te Mahuru Retreat is often described as magical. It is a special place that is peaceful & beautiful with all rooms and both hot tubs having stunning views with super friendly hosts.

Neighbourhood information

We are only a 3- 5 minutes from the shops and the heart of Kaikoura but we are surrounded by quite farmlands and pet pigs and sheep.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Te Mahuru Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Te Mahuru Retreat about your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that due to the recent earthquake, some roads are closed and alternate routes may need to be taken to access the property. For further information please refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency's website. Please note that there is a 3% surcharge when you pay with a credit card.

Please inform Te Mahuru Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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