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"Beautifully designed property with gorgeous views " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 05 Apr 2021

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Hotel Description

At Manakau Lodge, you'll be 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from Kaikoura Beach and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Kaikoura Museum. Highlights at this lodge include free self parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

This pet-friendly lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-star Hapuku lodge include Kaikoura District Museum and Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park.

Luxury House

Bed Count 4 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Manakau Lodge ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
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Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Manakau Lodge

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5 out of 5
Beautifully designed property with gorgeous views

Posted by on 5 Apr. 2021

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5 out of 5
Pros: Mountain view room a must. Beautiful fruit salad breakfast to suit a vegan diet. Also, great tip about viewing the seals uninterrupted.
Cons: We couldn't stay longer
Location: Perfect, Away from it all, Outstanding, 5 Star view
Facilities: Modern, Above average, Beautiful bathroom; Value: Great deal, Bargain, A steal; Service: Remarkable, Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless, Pristine, Beautiful;

Posted by , from Australia - NSW - Sydney on 11 Aug. 2014

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Property Features

Manakau Lodge offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Manakau Lodge also features coffee/tea in a common area, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. This 4-star Hapuku lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2012
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Manakau Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodations at this 4-star lodge have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

  • In-room kitchen
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Private patio
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Deep soaking tub
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenware
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique furnishings

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Policies

This property does not permit food in guestrooms.

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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • No front desk
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Private entrance
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 5 days
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not 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 conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are 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 follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not 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

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Manakau Hapuku
  • Manakau Lodge Hapuku
  • Manakau Lodge Lodge
  • Manakau Lodge Hapuku
  • Manakau Lodge Lodge Hapuku

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*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.