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Comfortable Accommodation: Manakau Lodge in Kaikoura offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sea views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy free WiFi, and utilise the shared kitchen and lounge. Additional amenities include an indoor play area, laundry service, and free on-site parking. Convenient Location: Located 7371, the lodge is near attractions such as the Kaikoura Peninsula and offers easy access to fishing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated by guests, Manakau Lodge provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dearna
New Zealand“Excellent accommodation, peaceful, very clean, comfortable, stylish, has everything you need and very friendly hosts. This was our second time here and once again we loved it. Hopefully we will be back again.” - Sandra New Zealand“The location was peaceful but very picturesque with both mountain & sea views. Quality furnishings & attention to detail.”
- Ben
United Kingdom“Location and facilities were excellent. The views are beautiful, too” 
Paula
Portugal“property was great in all small details, very well equipped”- Dearna New Zealand“We thoroughly enjoyed our nights stay at Manakau Lodge, although it was cold and wet outside the Lodge was exceptionally warm and the fireplace made it even cosier. The bedrooms are really spacious and tastefully decorated . We loved everything...”
- Sharon New Zealand“Fabulous spacious accommodation, views from bedroom & outdoor seating. Quiet location, beautiful fireplace inside, laundry facilities. Fully equipped kitchen. Dog friendly & fenced. Loved our stay.”
- Jan
Germany“Traumlage…und wir hatten die ganze Lodge für uns allein ! Was für ein unvergesslicher Aufenthalt..! Die Freundlichkeit von Janice…man spürt das hier alles von Herzen kommt…auch die wundervolle Einrichtung…man vermisst wirklich gar nichts…! Eine...” - Colleen
United States“Manakau Lodge is situated beautifully between the ocean and the mountains. Janice was a wonderful and gracious host, helping me with dinner recommendations and reservations, offering to drive us there, showing us walking trails nearby and...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
If you wish to check in any time outside of 15:00 to 20:00, please notify the lodge 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 inform Manakau Lodge 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
