Te Mahuru Retreat
Bed and Breakfast in Kaikōura
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this bed and breakfast
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kaikōura
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 1 Queen • 398 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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1 Queen • 150 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 193 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 Queen • 193 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 2 Single • 258 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Ratings and reviews
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4.5 / 5.0
Mountain vistas.
Great breakfasts.
Quiet
Good kitchen
Home-made bread each day.
Pet friendly.
Loved it all
4.0 / 5.0
Fabulous location and great garden. We enjoyed an early morning hot tub whilst admiring the view.
4.5 / 5.0
Good size bedroom and large communal area with comfortable seating and plenary of games to play. 2 hot tubs were available but didn’t use due to time pressures. Fantastic breakfast!
The only minor point was lack of Wi-Fi; was available but didn’t connect to internet.
5.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was great and to sit around a dining table interacting with fellow travellers enriching.
5.0 / 5.0
Very peaceful arrival, relaxing place
All good
4.5 / 5.0
Beautiful and spacious accommodation. Access to a kitchen and dining room, living room area. Lovely outdoor setting with seating, gardens, BBQ, hot tubs and panoramic views. Very quiet and peaceful setting only 3 minutes drive into Kaikoura. Thoroughly recommend.
Everything good.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything comfortable, clean, very friendly
na
5.0 / 5.0
It was located about 5 minutes away from town which is not far away at all and the view was amazing!
The room we stated was facing mountain and you can just see the great veiw from your room.
It was just me and my partner and the room was big, had everything we need.
It's winter time and I guess everyone was waiting to go into the spa at night so we had to wait for the private spa to be empty but it was worth the wait.
If I visit Kaikoura again I'd love to come stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Wow, what a 10/10. Just stunning location, friendly staff, welcoming pets, comfortable rooms and a beautiful spread for breakfast. No faults, wish we stayed longer than 1 night. Thanks Jen for such a wonderful experience at your property.
Nothing, everything was perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the scenery, comfortable room and handy washer and dryer available.
Nothing
5.0 / 5.0
The location afforded stunning views of the mountains. The hosts were friendly and professional.
5.0 / 5.0
Hot tubs the atmosphere the ease of checking in and out.
The choice of breakfast
Nothing.. just the fact I couldn't stay longer
5.0 / 5.0
Super nice Place, especially for kids. Lovely staff as well.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the ambiance. The suite was lovely and private, gardens kept beautifully and Jen was a great host interacting at breakfast and giving some sight seeing suggestions.
Nothing
4.0 / 5.0
Great self service continental breakfast provided.
Pleasant sunny room with nice outlook.
Hot spa under the stars
The temperature of the spa was lovely but it would benefit from a secure step up and the option of better lighting to get in and out. It is currently unsafe for an older traveler. Fortunately I had.my granddaughter to help me but she had to hold the torch in one hand on her.mobile to guide me while physically helping me in and out. A step would be so much easier and safer.
5.0 / 5.0
a spontaneous stay in Kaikoura turned into a warm, inviting, welcoming stay at this gorgeous home stay. private, clean, comfortable - Jen had created a wonderful experience. gorgeous gardens and yes, we saw snow capped mountains from our lovingly laid breakfast table in the morning. bed sooo comfy, clean and warm. my favourite place to stay on South Isle so far. Great quality and true value for money.
nothing here to dislike.
3.0 / 5.0
Lovely location and friendly staff .
Light from hall came through under the door and around the door frame which affected my sleep .
Ventilation system was noisey at night which also impacted on my sleep .
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderfully set up with a warm homely feeling, great communication with Jen.
5.0 / 5.0
It was easy to reach, a beautiful, quiet location. The room was great. Didn't have time to use the hottub. That would have been lovely too.
4.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was excellent.
Very good property. Would be nice to have more selection of movies.
4.5 / 5.0
The room was very nice with views to the mountains and garden, the breakfast was continental but with home made bread which was yummy, we did not use the spas but they looked great would go back again and stay longer next time
nothing really
5.0 / 5.0
Stunning view
5.0 / 5.0
Fresh flowers in the rooms was a lovely, homely touch
The spa was a nice hot temperature
The breakfast table was bursting with choice for my freshly baked bread for toast! (even had lemon curd!)
The two dogs were super cool and we really enjoyed their company
We heard tui singing in the morning - a real treat for someone from Chch!
Owner couldn't have been more helpful
Not that we didn't like as such - the main bedroom with the kitchenette in it - potentially not necessary as there is full facilities for coffee, tea etc in the dining room, which is just down the hall
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely place with an amazing view on the mountains. Jen is a very nice host, the room was perfect and also the breakfast.
We enjoyed the hot tubes at the end of the day, it was peacefull and relaxing. We recommend at 100% !
4.5 / 5.0
The hot tubs are great. There is a private hot tub that can be used by one room at a time or a shared hot tub that anyone can join. Perfect for stargazing, as there are only dim lights to show the way to the hot tub. Hot tub area itself is relatively dark, so star gazing is no problem at all.
5.0 / 5.0
Good exactly what we needed
Nil
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous place and professionally run. One of the Best places so far. Tied with Villa Te Soro.
Go and stay there for a great relaxing time.
Absolutely nothing.
5.0 / 5.0
Breakfast no ham, cheese and fresh fruit
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful garden setting. Very quiet. Scrumptious homemade bread for breakfast and exceptionally cute dogs.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kaikōura?
The average price for a rental in Kaikōura is R 2,341 per night. This rental is R 699 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Te Mahuru Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Te Mahuru Retreat pet friendly?
Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Te Mahuru Retreat?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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