86 Scarborough Street, 7300 Kaikoura, New Zealand
#13 of 31 hotels in Kaikoura
Guests' ChoiceBased on 35 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Kathryn
United KingdomFriendly welcome from Veronika, who gave us some complementary milk and we bought some lovely free-range eggs. We stayed in The Lodge, which has a very well-equipped kitchen and lots of nice furniture. So much space! Very comfortable beds. The bathroom (wet room) was quite basic but absolutely fine. We liked that separate boxes were provided for sorting recycling. Free laundry facilities. Various games, puzzles and DVDs. Very peaceful location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Anthony
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Loved the location, easy walk/drive into Kaikoura
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Siwei
Chinathe hosts are super nice. the room is very close to the trails. lovely family. the room has everything we need.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Dorothy
New ZealandRoomy with spectacular views. Well equipped
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Anne
AustraliaA home away from home.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Crispin
New ZealandNothing
Roomy, warm
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Olwyn
New ZealandExcellent location. Close enough to city and easy accessibility. Quiet
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Bernard
AustraliaOur cottage was spotlessly clean, had all the facilities, was spacious, and extremely comfortable. it’s well located and easy to find
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Gaye
AustraliaA lovely cottage with plenty of room and a relaxing setting, very comfortable with everything we needed. The location was great, nice and quiet away from the main part of town and very close to the Kaikoura Lookout. Could definitely have stayed a few days!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Tracey
MexicoNothing could be better, it was superb
Our host was very welcoming and even gave us a little treat on arrival. Lovely and quiet, private and well located. Fully equipped kitchen and plenty of space for everyone. The bed was super comfy and the shower, awesome! We would love to return!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Christine
United KingdomThe house wasn't very private. Our patio was open to the main house drive and we looked out onto The Cottage car parking space/car. Family members walked about by our kitchen window, which was also the route to the laundry area. There is no sea view from this property. This is not clear from the photos.
Super clean and comfy beds and lounge sofas. Accommodated five of us easily. Quiet, but an easy two minute drive into Kaikoura. A lovely host who immediately righted a few problems we had.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Jens
New ZealandThe location was perfect: amazing views and quiet. Everything was close by to explore.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 11 September 2022
John
AustraliaOur overall experience was very nice but the kitchen lacked some basic eating and cooking utensils such as a baking tray, tongs, egg cups and enough cutlery etc.
A tranquil setting and beautiful garden. Wonderful views of the ocean and mountains. Warm and friendly host and family. Eco friendly. Comfortable accommodation. Mostly well equipped. Plenty of dinnerware and glasses.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 July 2022
Shane
New ZealandCottage was cold on our arrival, would have been nice to have had heating switched on prior to our arrival but not a big problem , warmed up .
Quirky garden , nice view , good walk near by, Comfortable cottage
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 14 April 2022
Robert
New Zealandno heated towel rails. Lack of toiletries - difficult to get soap from dispenser, no shampoo no face clothes
Comfy bed, spacious, nice deck, helpful host, well equipped kitchen, good TV, well heated
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 6 March 2022
Donna
New ZealandPeaceful setting with ample room in the unit and exceptionally clean. Our host was extremely hospitable. We loved the location as it was on the fringe of town and we were only a few metres from the walkways to Kaikoura and South Beach.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 26 October 2021
Dorian
New ZealandIt's a shame that the small room isn't wide enough to fit a double bed. The kitchen would have been perfect with a spatula for pan cake and a sponge for the dishes.
Nice view, spacious accommodation, easy access, well equipped and really nice landlord.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 14 July 2021
Anika
AustraliaEverything Veronica is an amazing host. Thank you !!!
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 25 March 2022
Jane
New ZealandSofas in lounge too low for tall or older people. Very close to a road which was a bit noisy. motion-activated light went on and off in yard all night.
Clean and comfortable beds. Near some lovely walking tracks.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 23 February 2022
Georgia
New ZealandCould have a fan or air con, not the cleanest
Great big space
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Anneke
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Phil
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Liz
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Grayson
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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