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Kakatu Retreat

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free breakfast

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

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
21 Green Burn Way, Kaikoura, 7340
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪8 min drive‬

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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.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Kaikoura Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Peninsula Walkway - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬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.

Languages

English

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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
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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: NZD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay (varies per unit)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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 Beach and Peninsula Walkway 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Kakatu Retreat?

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, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Kakatu Retreat?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book 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.

Kakatu Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great property, poor communication

We booked this place early morning for two nights. It was a fantastic property and well equipped however the communication with someone that either works there or the owner was impossible. Terrible check in experience.( the only bad thing about the place) You require a code to get into to the property and the room. We never received any instructions and both phone numbers were automatically being transferred to voice mail. Also no response to several email. We waited in front of the property for about an hour and asked several neighbours if they had any idea how to contact the owner. The next door neighbour let us in and texted the owner. We almost gave up since it was 9 pm and we needed to go to bed. The communication definitely needs work if no one is in the property to let you in and the place is not walkable distance to the town. ( my only complaint)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing is the gas bottle ran out for the bbq haha
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, cosy, friendly owner, welcoming, great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms with great views and excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tosca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious, and clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended all around

we arrived early and were in a rush, which is never a good combination! We called the owners, who were very understanding and helped us check in early and get settled quickly. The service was fantastic. And so was the place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

meir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joan, Fargo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is away from town. Nice property and great breakfast options. Essential to have a car if you stay here. We had a shared bathroom. It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with lovely host. The room (golf view) was huge, the bed immense!. Everything was spotless, the area very quiet, overlooking the golf course. Large communal areas with lovely decking. Help yourself continental breakfast with lots of choice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Very nice place , comfortable and affordable. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is budget accommodation that is really great. Scrupulously clean, lovely owners
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and comfy beds and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely cozy and private. We checked in late, but the owners were very responsive and helpful getting us situated. The listing on Expedia does say that check-out is 11am, but it is actually 10am. If we had stayed in the area longer, we definitely would have stayed here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a B&B set a short distant from city center and sits in a golf course community. The host was friendly and was available if needed. Our room, the “ Golf View,” had an enormous California king bed. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean with individual room climate control and the en suite shower had great pressure. There was a communal kitchen for cooking and the host provided cold cereal, bread and milk for morning breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were great, the place very nice and clean and the surroundings beautiful. We enjoyed other guests in the communal kitchen and dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and I highly recommend. The team are very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Right beside bike trail. Mary very welcoming. Great set up
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mere

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay lovely location well recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023