Te Mahuru Retreat

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Scored 9.3
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 amenities such as air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a work desk. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, hot tub, and outdoor seating areas. The property features a lounge, indoor and outdoor play areas, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, juice, cheese, and fruits are served. Activities and Surroundings: Located near hiking and cycling trails, the retreat offers scenic views of the sea and mountains. Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 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

Rob
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great place to stay, dog friendly. Jen is wonderful and such a good host. Great place to meet other Travellers or have your own space.”
Katrina
Australia Australia
“Wonderful relaxing environment with sensational mountain views. Lots of different activities to get involved in”
Deborah
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful setting. Great views of the mountains and great preparations for star gazing. Garden was well kept and a joy to walk around. Having breakfast with the other guests was interesting and rewarding to meet them all.”
Lanli
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful view, friendly host. Feelings of home. Highly recommended for the visitors never been NZ before.”
Davemccormack92
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved how scenic, tranquil and peaceful the retreat was; a great spot to recharge, while still an easy close drive to Kaikoura town.”
Michelle
Australia Australia
“Self contained bedroom and bathroom, with access to kitchen laundry and lounge. It was great stop 3 km from Kaikoura, nice gardens and snow capped mountain views. Breakfast included.”
Rachel
Australia Australia
“Loved the star gazing hot tub and a beautiful location. Friendly staff.”
Ian
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the location with a friendly and welcoming feeling. The room we had was clean and tidy with the a great shower.”
Susan
New Zealand New Zealand
“A lovely quiet place with beautiful views. The continental breakfast had every imaginable option. We loved the night sky spa. Excellent view of the Milky Way. Close to town and Donagals bar and restaurant across the road 👌”
Lisa
New Zealand New Zealand
“This was such a treat in a wonderful place with stunning views, it was peaceful, relaxing, extremely comfortable, homely and the host was very welcoming. I spa was just what I needed and so very warm.”

Managed by Jen

Company review score: 9.7Based on 800 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.