Te Mahuru Retreat

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Te Mahuru Retreat in Kaikoura offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities including air-conditioning and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can unwind in the sun terrace, hot tub, or lounge, enjoy the outdoor seating area, and utilise the shared kitchen and children’s playground. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast with local specialities, juice, cheese, and fruits is served daily, catering to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Activities and Surroundings: Located near hiking and cycling trails, the property provides free on-site parking, electric vehicle charging, and bicycle parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Jerome
New Zealand New Zealand
“The cottage was a really peaceful place to be and the mountain view was awesome!”
Kateryna
New Zealand New Zealand
“This is a wonderful place; the children were happily occupied in the playground, allowing me to relax in the hot tub. The hostess is very friendly, and her jams are delicious. It's a lovely spot to unwind and find peace of mind.”
Melissa
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely hosts, beautiful gardens, very nice and clean accommodation, nice to meet other guests. Great views of the maunga and the stars. Breakfast was lovely, homemade jams and bread very tasty.”
Peter
Australia Australia
“A beautiful quiet retreat with excellent facilities. We loved our stay there and wish we had more time. Thanks Jen for being so accommodating.”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderfully clean, light, bright and very relaxing”
Lisa
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful quiet location with beautiful views of the night sky.”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, fantastic facilities, lovely host and welcome committee (the dogs)”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. Jen the host was great and the accommodation was fabulous for the money.”
Kenna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful house in the country with gardens, outdoor hot tubs and a stunning view of Mount Fyffe. Very quiet. Lovely bird life to see and hear. Shared kitchen and dining room for cooking meals - very well equipped but would get crowded if more...”
Wendy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Stunning location but still close to town. Beautiful gardens, clean rooms, lovely staff”

Managed by Jen

Company review score: 9.7Based on 786 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.