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Te Mahuru Retreat

3.5 star property

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Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Flat-screen TV, toys
Front of property
Double Room (Room 5) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Courtyard view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $99
$86 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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

Room options

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Double Room (Room 3) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Double Room (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Room 1) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Double Room (Room 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room (Room 2) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Triple Room (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room (Room 4) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Quadruple Room (Room 4)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Room 5) | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Double Room (Room 5)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Self-Contained Cottage | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Self-Contained Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 - 2.3 miles
  • Kaikoura Museum - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Kaikoura Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood BBQ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Craypot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Catch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Te Mahuru Retreat

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 crib
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • 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

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. 132 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean accommodations and great amenities. I see definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a quite stay within a short drive to local attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cottage with awesome large yard and well supplied kitchen including fresh eggs and condiments and our own grill. Also amazing dark sky stargazing and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, beautiful gardens. Very quiet, maybe the quickest place I’ve ever been. The host was excellent as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette

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

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relaxing stay with good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property, clean, comfortable room. Loved the 24/7 hot tub access. Delicious fresh bread and home made preserves at breakfast each day and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Substantial continental breakfast included - lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! Every amenity you could possibly need. Comfortable bed! Jen is very hospitable and the two sweet dogs complete the package! I can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, beautiful garden, comfy bed and friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location with great views of the mountains
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Stunning views

Fabulous location with great breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wynand

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room overlooking gorgeous gardens and places to relax. The owner, Jen, told me TE MAHURU means a place of rest and renewal, and that it was. Hosts are fantastic and the place is perfect for serenity. We really enjoyed the hot tub and star- gazing too, as this spot is one of only 23 designated Dark Sky observation spots in the world. Truly a unique and lovely experience all around. Good breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice setting!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens, hot tub, quiet and lovely knowable host
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place, wonderful helpful owners! Clean and well kept grounds with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Welcoming

Wonderful and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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
Verified

8/10 Good

WAN MAS UD BIN MOHD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host Jen made us feel like we are welcomed into someone’s home, rather than just a generic motel room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a restful environment! A true retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024