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Kakatu Retreat

3.0 star property
Golfers can start their day on the 18-hole course, while others might prefer breakfast on the terrace at this peaceful retreat near Kaikoura Flat.

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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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
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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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
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Hill view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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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
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Golf view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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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. Visit our Kaikōura travel guide
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7340, Kaikoura, 21 Green Burn Way

What's nearby

  • #lifeatexpedia
    Kaikoura Beach
    4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Peninsula Walkway which includes general coastal views, mountains and landscape views
    Peninsula Walkway
    7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Kaikoura Golf Club
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
    13 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    107 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Whaler
    5 min drive
  • Kaikoura Seafood BBQ
    8 min drive
  • Why Not Cafe
    5 min drive
  • King Tide Eatery
    5 min drive
  • Tipsy Foodie's
    4 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), an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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

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?

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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Reviews

Kakatu Retreat Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay lovely location well recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy, cosy, friendly owner, welcoming, great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms with great views and excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and I highly recommend. The team are very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were great, the place very nice and clean and the surroundings beautiful. We enjoyed other guests in the communal kitchen and dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is budget accommodation that is really great. Scrupulously clean, lovely owners
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Nice

Very nice place , comfortable and affordable. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with lovely host. The room (golf view) was huge, the bed immense!. Everything was spotless, the area very quiet, overlooking the golf course. Large communal areas with lovely decking. Help yourself continental breakfast with lots of choice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is away from town. Nice property and great breakfast options. Essential to have a car if you stay here. We had a shared bathroom. It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely cozy and private. We checked in late, but the owners were very responsive and helpful getting us situated. The listing on Expedia does say that check-out is 11am, but it is actually 10am. If we had stayed in the area longer, we definitely would have stayed here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Recommended all around

we arrived early and were in a rush, which is never a good combination! We called the owners, who were very understanding and helped us check in early and get settled quickly. The service was fantastic. And so was the place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a B&B set a short distant from city center and sits in a golf course community. The host was friendly and was available if needed. Our room, the “ Golf View,” had an enormous California king bed. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean with individual room climate control and the en suite shower had great pressure. There was a communal kitchen for cooking and the host provided cold cereal, bread and milk for morning breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean and comfy beds and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Kaikoura. Super clean, comfy beds and amazing facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tosca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious, and clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so lovely and the views from the balcony were spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great, loved the room and the shared kitchen and lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a retreat in a nice quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well equipped, bed was very comfortable heating great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mary and stephen are excellent hosts and more thsn happy to transport you in to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked Location to shopping centre, Staff were great with room enquiry change, Didn't like road noises, other wise very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Exceptional

Wonderful stay. The bed was very comfortable and the facilities were exceptional. Kitchen and dining area was spacious and well stocked. Beautiful view from room. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

My

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

Great place

Beautiful place! Great beds, very clean, wonderful kitchen. Very hospitable reception. Quiet. I have nothing but praise for Kakatu Retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful nature 😊 Definitely worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing is the gas bottle ran out for the bbq haha
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024