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Experience world-class service at Manakau Lodge

Manakau Lodge features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Kaikoura. The lodge provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Manakau Lodge. The accommodation offers a barbecue. After a day of hiking, fishing or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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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
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.1
Location
10
High score for Kaikoura

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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
  • D
    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.
  • Mani
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great accommodation with excellent facilities, including the wood fire place.
  • 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...
  • Andrea
    United States United States
    Wow!!!!! Incredible place. Best part was the views as well as the owners of the place next door- amazing people. We would be so happy to be back to visit again.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Manakau Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Laundry

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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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.
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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

FAQs about Manakau Lodge