Manakau Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 10
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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Comfortable Accommodation: Manakau Lodge in Kaikoura offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sea views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy free WiFi, and utilise the shared kitchen and lounge. Additional amenities include an indoor play area, laundry service, and free on-site parking. Convenient Location: Located 7371, the lodge is near attractions such as the Kaikoura Peninsula and offers easy access to fishing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated by guests, Manakau Lodge provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dearna
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent accommodation, peaceful, very clean, comfortable, stylish, has everything you need and very friendly hosts. This was our second time here and once again we loved it. Hopefully we will be back again.”
Sandra
New Zealand New Zealand
“The location was peaceful but very picturesque with both mountain & sea views. Quality furnishings & attention to detail.”
Ben
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location and facilities were excellent. The views are beautiful, too”
Paula
Portugal Portugal
“property was great in all small details, very well equipped”
Dearna
New Zealand New Zealand
“We thoroughly enjoyed our nights stay at Manakau Lodge, although it was cold and wet outside the Lodge was exceptionally warm and the fireplace made it even cosier. The bedrooms are really spacious and tastefully decorated . We loved everything...”
Sharon
New Zealand New Zealand
“Fabulous spacious accommodation, views from bedroom & outdoor seating. Quiet location, beautiful fireplace inside, laundry facilities. Fully equipped kitchen. Dog friendly & fenced. Loved our stay.”
Aline
Austria Austria
“Die Villa ist unglaublich! Kamin, Whirlpool, Badewanne, Regendusche, Boxspringbetten und und und! Man fühlt sich sehr wohl und verfügt über sehr viel Privatsphäre - perfekt, um dieses wunderschöne Fleckchen Erde im Luxus zu genießen!”
Jan
Germany Germany
“Traumlage…und wir hatten die ganze Lodge für uns allein ! Was für ein unvergesslicher Aufenthalt..! Die Freundlichkeit von Janice…man spürt das hier alles von Herzen kommt…auch die wundervolle Einrichtung…man vermisst wirklich gar nichts…! Eine...”
Colleen
United States United States
“Manakau Lodge is situated beautifully between the ocean and the mountains. Janice was a wonderful and gracious host, helping me with dinner recommendations and reservations, offering to drive us there, showing us walking trails nearby and...”

Property surroundings

House rules

Manakau Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$286. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you wish to check in any time outside of 15:00 to 20:00, please notify the lodge in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Manakau Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.