Kakatu Retreat

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free breakfast

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Interior detail
Property amenity
Lounge
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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21 Green Burn Way, Kaikoura, 7340
  • Place, Kaikoura Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Swallows Nest with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Sleepy Hollow with Shared Bathroom

  • 147 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Field of Dreams

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 203 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Rolling Hills

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Golfers View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 382 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kaikōura

Located in Kaikoura Flat within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Golf Club, Kakatu Retreat is within a few miles (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum. This 3-star bed & breakfast has 8 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kaikoura Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 3 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kakatu Retreat

Bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free breakfast
Kakatu Retreat features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Helpful staff is there to provide luggage storage, as well as offer insight about the area. Other amenities at this golf bed & breakfast include a refrigerator in a common area, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 7:00 AM to 10:00 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 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 percent 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 up; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's included breakfast consists of provisions that guests must prepare themselves.

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from July 22 2024 to July 21 2026 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger (only guests older than 5 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

What's there to do around Kakatu Retreat?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Kaikoura Flat within a short 12-minute walk of Kaikoura Golf Club. You'll also find Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Kakatu Retreat?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking is also available.

Does Kakatu Retreat have a casino on the premises?

No, Kakatu Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kakatu Retreat?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Kakatu Retreat good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like free breakfast plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and garden views.

Does Kakatu Retreat have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Kakatu Retreat have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Kakatu Retreat offers free self-serve breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Kakatu Retreat allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kakatu Retreat though service animals are welcome.

Does Kakatu Retreat have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kakatu Retreat?

Yes, some guestrooms at this bed u0026 breakfast offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy garden or golf course views.