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Manakau Lodge

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Manakau Lodge Is This the Best Place to Stay in Kaikoura (NZ)?

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Nestled in a tranquil countryside environment amidst Manuka tree groves and at the base of the Seaward Kaikoura mountain ranges, Manakau Lodge provides opulent guest accommodations complete with complimentary WiFi, movies, and music streaming. Guests can savor breathtaking views of both the ocean and mountains, with every room featuring its own private patio.

Manakau Lodge Kaikoura is located just a 5-minute drive from the beach. The Kaikoura District Museum and Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura are each a 15-minute drive away.

The climate-controlled rooms boast a 43-inch 4K TV equipped with a Sound Bar and satellite channels. Each room is adorned with handcrafted wooden furniture and includes a contemporary bathroom featuring heated floors, bathrobes, and a monsoon shower.

Every booking at Manakau Lodge grants exclusive access to the 4-bedroom Villa and all its amenities. Families with children and pets are welcome. Manakau Lodge also offers a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and laundry facilities for guest use.

Couples especially appreciate the location, giving it a perfect 10 for a trip designed for two.

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

Facilities of Manakau Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

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
Manakau Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

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 5:00 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash

The essential details
Important information for guests staying at this property

If you intend to check in outside the hours of 15:00 to 20:00, please inform the lodge ahead of time. You can do this by using the Special Requests box during the booking process, or by reaching out to the property with the contact information provided in your booking confirmation.

Kindly notify Manakau Lodge in advance regarding your anticipated arrival time. This can be done via the Special Requests box when making your booking, or by contacting the property directly using the details included in your confirmation.

Guests who are under 18 years old are only permitted to check in when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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