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Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 star property

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Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Outdoor spa tub
View from property
BBQ/picnic area
Property entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
233 Schoolhouse Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7371
  • Kaikoura Beach
    2 min drive
  • Kaikoura District Museum
    4 min drive
  • Kaikoura Museum
    5 min drive
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Quadruple Room (Room 4) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Quadruple Room (Room 4)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room (Room 2) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Triple Room (Room 2)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Self-Contained Cottage | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Self-Contained Cottage

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Room 5) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Double Room (Room 5)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Double Room (Room 3)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (Room 1) | Mountain view

Double Room (Room 1)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura (Kaikoura Flat), Te Mahuru Retreat is within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District Museum. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Kaikoura Museum and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 2 min drive
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 4 min drive
  • Kaikoura Museum - 5 min drive
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 7 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Te Mahuru Retreat

Family-friendly Kaikoura bed & breakfast in Kaikoura Flat with 2 spa tubs
Te Mahuru Retreat offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 spa tubs are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kaikoura? This bed & breakfast has 215 square feet (20 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Te Mahuru Retreat B&B Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat B&B
Te Mahuru Retreat Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat Kaikoura
Te Mahuru Retreat Bed & breakfast
Te Mahuru Retreat Bed & breakfast Kaikoura

Te Mahuru Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning scenery at private cottage!
Breathtakingly beautiful. Our host was especially helpful, and we were able to use the walker and hot tub. Thank you!!
View from upstairs room was breathtaking!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynand

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything about Te Mahuru was lovely. Will definitely be staying there again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most comfortable beds I've slept in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Substantial continental breakfast included - lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Although just for an short over night stay, but we enjoyed the use of the private hot tub, pictures scenery, comfy beds and a lovely breakfast. We'll definitely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming
Wonderful and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NZ from SC tour
Clean and spacious. Breakfast was quick and efficient to get us going. Area was quiet and easy to sleep. Easy access into Kiakoura.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu-shan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a restful environment! A true retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a few miles from town. The building and our unit are in excellent shape. The staff was quite friendly. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, relaxing, farmhouse feeling
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith, Edmonton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Wonderful friendly hospitality and lovely surrounds. Jen was a wealth of knowledge helping us plan some sights & actives in the area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy checkin. Room was open, name on board welcoming us. Very helpful host with suggestions on travel places. Breakfast was a nice addition. Rooms very clean but best of all was the excellent bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A touch of paradise
What a lovely b and b. Jen was the perfect hostess and the setting is perfect. We woll be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
What a hidden gem. Jen is awesome. Decided to stay an extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing stay with good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice setting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, beautiful garden, comfy bed and friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William, Christchurch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was set in a lovely rural setting with plenty of native birds and amazing views. The host, Jen, was fantastic and offered many options for activities to check out during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023