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Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 star property

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Double Room (Room 3)
Flat-screen TV, toys
Courtyard view
Front of property
Double Room (Room 5)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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233 Schoolhouse Rd, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7371
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Double Room (Room 3)

Double Room (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Double Room (Room 1)

Double Room (Room 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Triple Room (Room 2)

Triple Room (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Garden view

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Quadruple Room (Room 4)

Quadruple Room (Room 4)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Mountain view

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Double Room (Room 5)

Double Room (Room 5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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2 Bedroom Self-Contained Cottage

2 Bedroom Self-Contained Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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About the area

Kaikōura

Located in Kaikōura (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 - 3.3 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Kaikoura Museum - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whaler - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪King Tide Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Encounter - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Te Mahuru Retreat

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

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 hot 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.
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring 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. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
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 Kaikōura? 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 hot tubs
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk
  • 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 lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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. 123 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Te Mahuru Tetreat is a jewel in Kaikoura’s crown. A perfect location, easy to get to and not far out of Kaikōura itself. The accommodation provides a high standard of facilities and is immaculate. It provided everything we need for our stay and the use of the hot tub and do some star gazing is phenomenal - a must if you are staying at Te Mahuru Retreat. Nothing is too much for the host and the breakfast is well catered. We had a very comfortable and relaxing staying, the only thing is we wished we had stayed for longer. You will not be disappointed and would highly recommend this accommodation if you are staying in Kaikoura and the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful gardens

The hosts were warm and friendly. Breakfast was good & plentiful. Hot tub was easy to use & very relaxing. Lovely gardens that are beautifully maintained. A bit of a distance from Kaikōura so glad we had a car.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was good and garden and facilities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen, Brighton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B with amazing views and great facilities. Jen is an excellent host and very knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an outstanding B&B. It is truly a garden spot, an excellent place to relax and refresh,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely location

Lovely spacious cottage in beautiful private space. Lovely patio and huge lawn looking onto mountains. Well equipped. Friendly owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet location. Jen a very attentive and helpful host. Nice size room. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Settings and remotness,the view from the cottage of the snow capped Kaikoura Ranges Plus hot was very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and amazing hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about our stay. There is nothing to add really. Jen's information on where to go to see seals was 10/10 as was all her kindness in organising a special birthday which really made our trip. All in all this is a special place to stay. Highly reccomended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

duri

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

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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