Kotare BandB

161 Downs Road Geraldine Downs, 7991 Geraldine, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>13</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
13 reviews
a wooden table with chairs and a vase of flowers at Kotare BandB in Geraldine
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Kotare BandB

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Set in Geraldine in the Canterbury region, Kotare BandB has a balcony and mountain views. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. This bed and breakfast comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area, a dining area and a flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at Kotare BandB can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Geraldine, like hiking. Guests at Kotare BandB can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 30 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.4
High score for Geraldine
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  • Christoph
    Germany Germany
    “Excellent facilities, Rhys and Anna are very friendly and helpfull in providing travel information. Breakfast was extensive, you can select from a variety dishes which are prepared freshly. Kotare is located in a beautyfull landscape and can also...”
  • Robert
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The breakfast was very enjoyable and delicious. There was lots of home grown organic produce and baking. Rhys and Anna were a goldmine of knowledge on the history and attractions of the area and one of Anna's suggestions turned out to be a...”
  • Steven
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “The house we stayed in is new, well designed, and has got architectural award. It has farm view and the mountain view. All the things are exceptionally clean. The host are super friendly and has attention to detail. The breakfast they made was far...”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Rhys Taylor & Anne Griffiths

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Rhys Taylor & Anne Griffiths
This architect-designed, energy-efficient extension to our private home provides a private, boutique Bed and Breakfast. It is made for visitors who appreciate tranquility, flower gardens, bird-song, mountain views, home-grown food and a place to truly relax. Attractive interior design and furnishings on a NZ Kingfisher (Kotare) theme and many home comforts, are earning us Geraldine's 'top-rating' reviews. We enjoy preparing breakfasts to order from our seasonal menu and can cater for special diets. Building accessibility for those with limited mobility is to Level 4 Lifemark standard. We provide an affordable luxury!
Anne is a creative cook whose cakes are proving popular in the Geraldine Summer Saturdays Farmer's Market, whilst Rhys leads on savoury dishes. We are 'foodies', according to our friends. Gardening is a passion and includes a productive fruit orchard. Music important to us - its been fun hosting several visiting musicians in the past year (see video clips on our website) and we also volunteer help to a local music performance and participation venue: Geraldine Academy of Performance and Arts. We cycle, support Geraldine cinema (for big-screen movies viewed from armchairs), dance and sing in a community choir. After over a decade living in South Canterbury we know the area and its visitor attractions well, including off the beaten track. We recommend this area for long weekends or 'slow tourism' instead of rushing through the South Island driving every day!
A Geraldine local history museum, not one but three car and old farm vehicle museums, a cinema, summer heated swimming pool, gym, squash and tennis, croquet and archery, two golf courses, a gin-distillery, a craft brewery, lace collection, bookshop, several art galleries and all the essential services of a country town are available within 5km. A range of off-road walking and cycling tracks nearby, plus companies who'll take you on outdoor and river-based adventures, horse riding or sight-seeing in the high country farms. Skifields within reach too. A great base for exploring South Canterbury on day trips: between Waimate, Fairlie, Tekapo, Mt Cook, Mayfield, Darfield and the coast at Timaru.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kotare BandB
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:30 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Kotare BandB

  • Kotare BandB offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Movie nights
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours

  • Room options at Kotare BandB include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Kotare BandB is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Kotare BandB may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Kotare BandB is 1.3 miles from the centre of Geraldine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.