Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Great location!

8.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast in Kaikoura offers clean and comfortable rooms with garden or mountain views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, lift, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage. Delicious Breakfast: A continental breakfast with fresh fruits is served daily. The property also provides free on-site private parking, ensuring convenience for all visitors. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can engage in hiking and cycling, with scenic mountain views and nearby attractions. The surrounding area offers diverse activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nancy
Australia Australia
“Spacious family room with super comfy beds & a warm room even though it’s a converted garage.”
Tamara
Italy Italy
“Wide and properly cleaned. Common area entertainment and tools. Stunning view.”
Debsd
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing place and location and breakfast a bonus. Rooms were great”
Benedict
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was beautifully kitted out. It was perfect for our transit stay after a long flight.”
Beau
Australia Australia
“We had some issues with our stay but they were immediately seen to by Fiona in a prompt and friendly manner. The rooms were beautiful and the communal area was a treat to spend time in. Great views with lots of birds to watch over your morning...”
Virginia
Italy Italy
“Everything was very clean and tidy. The kitchen is well furnished if you want to cook your own food and the communal spaces in general are really clean and organised. The bed was comfortable and the location was perfect”
Ana
Israel Israel
“Very clean, in a quiet area of Kaikoura. Lovely deck with mountain views. Big communal kitchen and dining areas. Room was really big and had a table (but no chairs) - it was useful for organizing all our small stuff... Bathroom was big too.”
John
Australia Australia
“Great location, fantastic facilities, friendly helpful owner. A great welcome for our first night in New Zealand.”
Vincent
New Zealand New Zealand
“I had a fantastic stay! The apartment was spotless—especially the kitchen, which was not only clean but beautifully maintained. The view was stunning and added a relaxing touch to the whole experience. Check-in was completely seamless, making...”
Danivida
New Zealand New Zealand
“The communal area is delightful! We had a very good time cooking, playing and relaxing there. The kitchen is loaded with whatever equipment you might need. Loved it.”

Managed by Kakatu Retreat

Company review score: 7.6Based on 337 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Property information

We welcome you to Kakatu Retreat Bed and Breakfast, located in the quiet Ocean Ridge subdivision just five minutes from the Kaikoura town centre. With breathtaking views of the mountain ranges and surrounding farmland, Kakatu Retreat offers a relaxing getaway for solo travellers, couples and families alike. Explore the scenic walking and cycling tracks accessible from the end of the property, or relax and unwind with a game of golf or a day at the beach (located just 600m from the retreat).

Neighbourhood information

Kakatu Retreat features spacious guest living facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, expansive decks capturing the sun, and a balcony with views of the mountain ranges. Start the day with an outdoor coffee on the balcony in the morning, with options for a delicious self-serve continental breakfast available for you to enjoy at your own leisure. After a day of exploring the nearby beach and local Kaikoura attractions, sit out on the deck and watch the sun go down behind the mountains, or retreat inside the guest living area with cosy lounge seating, a library, table tennis, flatscreen smart TV and free Wi-Fi.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$0.06 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Butter • Fruit • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee
  • Cuisine
    Continental
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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.