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Kakatu Retreat

3-star property
21 Green Burn Way, Kaikoura, 0508 053 286
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5.0 out of 5
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"Beautiful rooms with great views and excellent facilities " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 26 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

At Kakatu Retreat you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Golf Club and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this B&B include free self-serve breakfast and free self parking.

This bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 3-star Kaikoura Flat B&B, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Kaikoura Beach and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Kaikoura District Museum.

Swallows Nest with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$114* Per night/room 9 May - 10 May

Field of Dreams

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Mountain View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Golfers View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Sleepy Hollow with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Kakatu Retreat ratings based on 12 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Kakatu Retreat

Everyone (6) Couples (3) Family (2)
5 out of 5
All good

Posted by on 30 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Beautiful rooms with great views and excellent facilities

Posted by on 26 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Apr. 2024 by Mary

Thank you Patrick for your great feedback. Look forward to seeing you next time.RegardsKakatu Retreat

5 out of 5
We had a lovely stay and I highly recommend. The team are very welcoming and helpful.

Posted by on 5 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Jan. 2024 by Mary

Thank you Kathleen for your wonderful feedback. We look forward to you coming back to stay. Regards Kakatu Retreat

5 out of 5
Right beside bike trail. Mary very welcoming. Great set up

Posted by on 28 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Jan. 2024 by Mary

Thank you for your feedback SueDo hope you can come back another time.Regards Kakatu Retreat

5 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Jan. 2024 by Mary

Thank you for your feedback Mere.Look forward to your next visit.Regards Kakatu Retreat

5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Jan. 2024 by Mary

Thank you Ruth for your feedback.Regards Kakatu Retreat

5 out of 5
The owners were so lovely and the views from the balcony were spectacular!

Posted by on 31 Oct. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Nov. 2022 by Mary

Thanks for your great feedback Christina.Will look forward to your next visit

5 out of 5
Was a last minute booking due

Posted by on 1 May 2021

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5 out of 5
Great spot and friendly people ... Very clean and modern ...

Posted by on 7 Mar. 2020

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5 out of 5
Mary greeted you when you got there, she showed you around so you were comfortable with your surroundings, offered advise on some good places to go - it was a lovely, comfortable place to stay with beautiful surroundings, well equipped with everything you may need - very peaceful & serene.

Posted by on 8 Feb. 2020

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About the Kakatu Retreat

Location 21 Green Burn Way, Kaikoura, 7340

Property Features

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Kakatu Retreat. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kaikoura bed & breakfast.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Kakatu Retreat offers 8 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikoura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Heating

Food & Drink

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property's included breakfast consists of provisions that guests must prepare themselves.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in is available. 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 their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
  • COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 1
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.