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Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 star property

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Double Room (Room 3)
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Property entrance
BBQ/picnic Area
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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233 Schoolhouse Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7371
  • Kaikoura Beach
    2 min drive
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    4 min drive
  • Oceanview Bar and Restaurant
    16 min walk
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Quadruple Room (Room 4)

Quadruple Room (Room 4)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (Room 2)

Triple Room (Room 2)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Self-Contained Cottage

2 Bedroom Self-Contained Cottage

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Room 5)

Double Room (Room 5)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (Room 3)

Double Room (Room 3)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (Room 1) | Mountain view

Double Room (Room 1)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Te Mahuru Retreat

Family-friendly Kaikoura bed & breakfast in Kaikoura Flat with 2 spa tubs
This bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, spa services, and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Te Mahuru Retreat offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 spa tubs are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Te Mahuru Retreat, you'll be close to Kaikoura Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a meeting room, conference space, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes 2 spa tubs and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kaikoura Beach and a few minutes from Kaikoura District Museum
  • Pets welcome for free
Te Mahuru Retreat offers its guests 2 spa tubs. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 215 square feet (20 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Te Mahuru Retreat. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kaikoura bed & breakfast.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Playground
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Separate dining area
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (215 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Te Mahuru Retreat B&B Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat B&B
Te Mahuru Retreat Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat Bed & breakfast
Te Mahuru Retreat Bed & breakfast Kaikoura

Te Mahuru Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

duri

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

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning scenery at private cottage!
Breathtakingly beautiful. Our host was especially helpful, and we were able to use the walker and hot tub. Thank you!!
View from upstairs room was breathtaking!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynand

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything about Te Mahuru was lovely. Will definitely be staying there again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most comfortable beds I've slept in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Substantial continental breakfast included - lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Although just for an short over night stay, but we enjoyed the use of the private hot tub, pictures scenery, comfy beds and a lovely breakfast. We'll definitely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming
Wonderful and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NZ from SC tour
Clean and spacious. Breakfast was quick and efficient to get us going. Area was quiet and easy to sleep. Easy access into Kiakoura.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu-shan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a restful environment! A true retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a few miles from town. The building and our unit are in excellent shape. The staff was quite friendly. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, relaxing, farmhouse feeling
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Wonderful friendly hospitality and lovely surrounds. Jen was a wealth of knowledge helping us plan some sights & actives in the area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy checkin. Room was open, name on board welcoming us. Very helpful host with suggestions on travel places. Breakfast was a nice addition. Rooms very clean but best of all was the excellent bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A touch of paradise
What a lovely b and b. Jen was the perfect hostess and the setting is perfect. We woll be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
What a hidden gem. Jen is awesome. Decided to stay an extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing stay with good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice setting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, beautiful garden, comfy bed and friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023