Located on two landscaped acres surrounded by mountains, farmlands and views to the peninsula, Te Mahuru Retreat is just a 5-minute drive to Whale Watch Kaikoura. The lodge features a shared fully-equipped kitchen, large living and dining room and outside entertaining area with a hot tub with breathtaking views of the mountains. Each suite has its own private bathroom and glass sliding door to the gardens and mountain views. Also included in the suites is a fridge, TV and tea/coffee facilities. The private 2-bedroom cottage has its own gardens, views and BBQ. Guests can enjoy free use of bicycles as well as various activities in the surroundings. Te Mahuru Retreat is a 5-minute drive from the heart of Kaikoura. Encounter Kaikoura is a 10-minute car journey away.

Couples in particular 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 (9.3)

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 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Judith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The home baked bread was lovely. The continental breakfast was well done. A choice of cooked breakfasts could be included, but it was mentioned that our needs would be looked at if wanted. A lovely place to stay. I adored the hot tub. Made my...
  • Ian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A charming property just outside of Kaikoura. Relaxed friendly atmosphere. We only stopped for one night but will return and stay longer the next time we are in Kaikoura. A great place to simply lay back and relax or to use as a base for...
  • Armin
    Thailand Thailand
    Good personal info. Lovely host. Great views from the site. Very child friendly.
  • Fei
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The cottage was so lovely. View is exceptional. Love sooki the dog, he is very friendly. Playground is a big plus for kids!
  • Dorothy
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was lovely. Freshly baked warm bread was especially nice.
  • Kent
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice B&B type resort with nice rooms, beds and outdoor grounds .Convenient to town but not walkable. Breakfast included.
  • Donna
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful setting with great rooms, beds, gardens and very welcoming and accommodating hoss.
  • Howard
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean and comfortable. Pleasant hosts. Good breakfast. Great cat came to visit with us. Wonderful grounds.
  • Laurie
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful property w/ hot tubs and lovely breakfast included. Super nice hostess. Great retreat!
  • Russell
    Canada Canada
    The retreat is very comfortable and our host was very welcoming. The location is away from the hustle and bustle of town. Grounds are lovely, breakfast was excellent and we truly enjoyed our stay.

Managed by Jen

Company review score: 9.7Based on 747 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Te Mahuru Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Te Mahuru Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about Te Mahuru Retreat

  • The prices at Te Mahuru Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Te Mahuru Retreat is 2.6 miles from the center of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Te Mahuru Retreat on this page.

  • Check-in at Te Mahuru Retreat is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Te Mahuru Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Yes, Te Mahuru Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Te Mahuru Retreat include:

    • Bungalow
    • Suite
  • Te Mahuru Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)