233 Schoolhouse Road, RD 1, Kaikoura, 7371 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#6 of 13 B&Bs and Inns in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 656 B&B reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 July 2024
Deborah
New Zealandno complaints here
Great spot, friendly host, lovely breakfast, lovely hot pools, brilliant views of the mountain, clean, comfortable room
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Alex
New ZealandAmazing location. Very friendly hosts. Breakfast was exceptional. Overall, I highly recommend.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Vince
New ZealandNothing
Fantastic breakfast nice quiet location. Fantastic views of mountains
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Samantha
New ZealandOwners were lovely, beautiful location, quiet and relaxing.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Stephen
New ZealandNeeded a bed, found this, on a farmstead?, quiet, 5 minutes to Kaikoura restaurants etc, good nights sleep was had.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
David
AustraliaBreakfast was lovely with a good choice of cereals and lots of different jams and spreads as well as freshly baked bread. The shared spa pool was awesome after going up Mt. Fyffe.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Emma
MalaysiaOur stay was too short ;-)
Everything was prepared upon check-in, swift check-in process, breakfast spread was nice to have (cereals, muesli, bread, jam, cold spread & coffee/tea/milo). Love the spacious surrounding outdoor area & playground for kids to play. Didn't get the chance to use the hot tub, but pretty sure it was a nice enhanced experience. All in all, Jen is a lovely host & able to provide insights based on our plan. Highly recommended!!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Jacquie
New ZealandAnother great stay. Nice and relaxing.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Lisa
New ZealandDelicious home made bread for breakfast. Loved the hot tubs. Very helpful staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Darragh
United KingdomThe place was great. Idyllic location, super cozy accommodation with great facilities. I particularly enjoyed the shower/water pressure. We had a small pup with us that spent the evening playing with the resident pooches which was an added bonus :)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Paula
New ZealandA very special place Fantastic views of the mountains Great Host Our dog also had a great time
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Jason
New ZealandWhat a gem this property is and the beds are like sleeping on a cloud. We will be back for sure.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Tony
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Jian
New ZealandBeautiful view and owner is very friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Gaylene
New ZealandWould have been more relaxing if there was a fenced area for our dog. We would have been more relaxed. Not all dogs can be let of their leash.
The scenery. The service. The friendliest. That it was walking distance from a localmpub to have a meal. But overall an awesome place to stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Carolyn
United KingdomIt was all very good. Beautiful surroundings, fabulous hot tubs with stunning views, comfortable beds and great breakfast. Wish we could have stayed longer- next time!
They are lovely apartments with stunning views of the mountains. Great location just outside Kaikoura so very peaceful but just a few mins drive to the ocean and experiences in Kaikoura. So nice also to have breakfast included. Very kind and helpful owner
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Tea
New ZealandLovely accommodation 5 minutes from Kaikoura town centre, but on a quiet road away from traffic. Lovely grounds, gardens, seats, outdoor spaces. 2x hot tubs, one undercover with a garden view, one open to the stars. Children's play areas. Very comfortable, warm rooms with sliding door to gardens plus internal access. Nice lounge, dining room and kitchen you can use. Books and games. Great continental breakfast, highlight was homemade bread and jams.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Fei
New ZealandThe cottage was so lovely. View is exceptional. Love sooki the dog, he is very friendly. Playground is a big plus for kids!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Meng
New ZealandWonderful view, nice room, nice staff, and great breakfast! Very worth the money! Will definitely go there again if I will go to Kaikōura again! Love it!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Elissa
AustraliaAbsolutely beautiful location.. loved our stay, amazing view, beautiful breakfast so quiet and the late afternoon sitting on the deck with a wine was fabulous, wish we stayed longer
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Deborah
New ZealandLovely home baked bread
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Ken
New ZealandN/A
The location, breakfast, very friendly host and the star gazing from the spa.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Russel
New ZealandLocation was perfect, breakfast amazing, host was extremely friendly making sure all was well
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Sharon
New ZealandVery friendly hosts and loved the communal lounge, dining and seperate kitchen for guests.
Great location, beautiful grounds. Spa pools were exceptional with views to the Kaikoura ranges.
Stayed in April 2024
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