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Kakatu Retreat

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free breakfast

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Lounge
Property amenity
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mountain View

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 19.35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rolling Hills

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Swallows Nest with Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
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Located on the ground floor
  • 10.26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Field of Dreams

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Balcony
Air conditioning
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Separate bedroom
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Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18.9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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Patio
Air conditioning
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Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sleepy Hollow with Shared Bathroom

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Patio
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Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 13.68 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Golfers View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
21 Green Burn Way, Kaikoura, 7340

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kakatu Retreat

Bed & breakfast located in Kaikoura Flat
You can look forward to free self-service breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a terrace at Kakatu Retreat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a lift
  • A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Kakatu Retreat have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English

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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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas

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 within 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kakatu Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kakatu Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kakatu Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kakatu Retreat?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Kakatu Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Kakatu Retreat located?

Located in Kaikoura Flat, this golf bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kaikoura Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. Kaikoura District Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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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

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

Anne

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

Di

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Kaikoura. Super clean, comfy beds and amazing facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tosca

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

James

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

8/10 Good

Lorna

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

Tony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great, loved the room and the shared kitchen and lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a retreat in a nice quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well equipped, bed was very comfortable heating great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mary and stephen are excellent hosts and more thsn happy to transport you in to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked Location to shopping centre, Staff were great with room enquiry change, Didn't like road noises, other wise very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Sandy

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

8/10 Good

Joan

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Alethea

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited me for a one night stay. Quiet, lovely room, big bathroom, accessible, lovely big modern kitchen upstairs (lift avail) with everything you could need. Owner very helpful re my late arrival

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

Nataniel

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

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

8/10 Good

S Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was good other than you could hear the people walking in the room above us and we had to make or own breakfast which was just toast or cereal. We never seen the B&B host after we checked in. Room was very clean bed was hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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