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Kakatu Retreat

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free breakfast

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Free daily self-serve breakfast
Lounge
Property amenity
Lounge
Kakatu Retreat in Kaikoura Flat offers golf and garden tranquility for a refreshing getaway. Travelers enjoy the complimentary self-serve breakfast, in-room WiFi, and practical laundry facilities. The staff's warm welcome consistently earns positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rolling Hills | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Rolling Hills

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Swallows Nest with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Swallows Nest with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Located on the ground floor
Wardrobe or closet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Field of Dreams | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Field of Dreams

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Sleepy Hollow with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Sleepy Hollow with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Located on the ground floor
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Golfers View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Golfers View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kaikoura Flat, a neighborhood in Kaikōura, Kakatu Retreat is in a rural area and next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.
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Map
21 Green Burn Way, Kaikoura, 7340

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

  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Whaler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cods n Cray - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Kakatu Retreat

Bed & breakfast located in Kaikoura Flat
You can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace at Kakatu Retreat. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Kakatu Retreat offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and housekeeping

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

Is Kakatu Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kakatu Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kakatu Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kakatu Retreat?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Kakatu Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Kakatu Retreat located?

Located in Kaikoura Flat, this golf bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kaikoura Golf Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. Kaikoura District Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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