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Sundari Retreat

140 Mill Rd, 5512 Otaki, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>138</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
138 reviews
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a bedroom with a bed with a yellow blanket and a mirror at Sundari Retreat in Otaki
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Sundari Retreat

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Featuring inner courtyard views, Sundari Retreat provides accommodation with an open-air bath, around 48 km from HortResearch. This property offers access to a patio, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the bed and breakfast's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The bed and breakfast comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Kapiti Coast Airport, 24 km from Sundari Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Fabulous accommodation and lovely to be able to take the dog.”
  • Trevor
    Australia Australia
    “Very comfortable and greeted by the Dale. the host.Great communication making it easy to find”
  • Rose
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Everything we needed and plenty of bread , juice and milk, yogurt. Dale kindly swaped her park for our spot because we couldn't fit our ute in.”
  • Michaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely property with a beautiful garden. Comfy bed and nice spacious property. The owner is lovely and left us some food for breakfast.”
  • Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Such a wee gem. Beautifully appointed and so cosy.”
  • Ilan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The outside bath 🛁 The sunset on the nearby beach The bed The peaceful of that property The outside garden/grass view from the room Dale the host :)”
  • Jozef
    Belgium Belgium
    “Very fiendly host Breakfast was good . Yoghurt , cereals ,toast , juice Comfy bed”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautifully clean and spacious rooms. Great hot pools to relax in at the end of the day.”
  • Brian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The unit was very well presented, tastefully furnished and well equipped. Quiet location.”
  • Claire
    Canada Canada
    “Lovely stand-alone guest cottage, well appointed. Friendly host. We highly recommend.”

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 Dale Mansill

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Dale Mansill
Serene and welcoming, Sundari Retreat was built in 2008 and is close to all amenities in Otaki. My home is bordering a farm and is sunny and private. Sundari is a self contained cottage on my property and is decorated in Balinese style with a bamboo ceiling and solid timber floors. The furnishings and artwork are also Indonesian as is the sub-tropical garden and deck area. There is an outside bath to soak in under the stars. A chiminea or large outside fireplace are also great for cosying up under the stars. If there are 3 of you I do have a very comfortable retro caravan on the section that can be hired for an extra cost. That person would have to use the studio bathroom facilities. A generous continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
I have been hosting for many years and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. I started with international students when my children were at home and am still in touch with some of them.I have 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren. Two live overseas and two are in New Zealand , as are the grandchildren ( thank goodness!) A lot of my family live in various places around the world which makes travelling a lot of fun. Hobbies include, travelling, cooking, reading, movies, following our national sports teams and watching tennis.
Two mins drive away in one direction, are cafe's, restaurants , shops and heated swimming pool. In the other direction are many eating places, a supermarket etc. About 5mins walk. You will find a boutique movie theatre in Waikanae, 15 mins drive from Otaki .10 mins drive to Te Horo , head towards the beach and you will find Kirsty's Bus Stop cafe in Sims Rd. The bus is situated amid a gorgeous coastal garden. Kirsty is an ex deli owner and caterer. I guarantee you won't be able to resist her treats. Head off to the beach (5 mins drive) walk in the bush, play golf, go mad in the outlet shops or do nothing at all!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sundari Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Sundari Retreat

  • Check-in at Sundari Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

  • Sundari Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Open-air bath
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach

  • Sundari Retreat is 450 yards from the centre of Otaki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Sundari Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Room options at Sundari Retreat include:

    • Suite