Manakau Lodge

4.0 star property
Upscale lodge in Hapuku with free parking

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Manakau Lodge

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Exterior
Mountain view
Pillow-top beds, individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi
Living area
Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead

Overview of Manakau Lodge

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

198b Parsons Road, Hapuku, 7371
  • Popular LocationKaikoura Beach11 min drive
  • AirportKaikoura (KBZ)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeninsula Walkway16 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Fyffe17 min drive
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Room options

Luxury House

cleanliness

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 220 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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About the area

Hapuku

Located in Hapuku, Manakau Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 11 min drive
  • Fyffe House - 14 min drive
  • Peninsula Walkway - 16 min drive
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 16 min drive
  • Mount Fyffe - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cods & Crayfish - 8 min drive
  • Lobster Inn Tavern - 8 min drive
  • Strawberry Tree - 10 min drive
  • The Craypot - 10 min drive
  • Black Rabbit Pizza - 9 min drive

About this property

Manakau Lodge

Upscale lodge in the mountains
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Manakau Lodge. In addition to a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and a fish cleaning table
  • Tour/ticket information, a vegetable garden and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • 4 bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Patios, kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

Languages

English

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

100% renewable energy
Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Water-efficient showers
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Building
  • Built in 2012
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 4 bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 20 for adults and from NZD 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not permit food in guestrooms.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

Manakau Hapuku
Manakau Lodge Hapuku
Manakau Lodge Lodge
Manakau Lodge Hapuku
Manakau Lodge Lodge Hapuku

Frequently asked questions

Is Manakau Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Manakau Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Manakau Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Manakau Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manakau Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Fyffe House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Manakau Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed property with gorgeous views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

daniel e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impeccable service and cleanliness
We had an excellent experience staying at Manakau Lodge. It is only a 15 min drive from Kaikoura. This is a very modern B&B and you can tell that the owner Neil has put a lot of thought and attention to every detail. Breakfast was delicious and worth the additional charge.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Adepttraveler, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Kaikoura and a very well appointed property. The owner Neil is very helpful in organizing a picnic breakfast for early excursions. The bedroom and bathroom are high-end with very nice views of the sea. The mattress is extremely comfortable. If you plan to eat in, note there is no set up in the room. The community dining room seems off limits, however if you ask nicely you might be able to use it. Plates and silverware are on your own. Overall, it is a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Neeraj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing - stay away from this place
Only thing good about this lodge is the mountain view from the rooms. The host was not at all welcoming right from the moment we walked in. He was definitely not happy when he saw we didn't book breakfast at this place. He asked us if we still want to book it, but I told him we are vegetarians and not sure if there would be any veg options in breakfast. He didn't like it and said oh you should go to town, you can find YOUR kind of food there. As this lodge is away from town centre you have to drive 15 mins if you need anything,Later he asked us where we are from, my wife asked if the hotel has a microwave where we can heat food if we like to, the guy said no we don't allow heating curries here as they are heavily scented. I was amazed with this response. Anyway, there are many other better options in the town centre you should go to rather than paying huge price here and not even being able to eat freely. Also, the milk in the fridge was expired. It's a shame for a 4-5 star hotel to not even have fresh milk for coffee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy to recommend
We were impressed by the quality of the lodge, beautiful and high quality design, dedicated management und friendly service. Very happy to recommend to other people!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Kaikoura
My husband and I spent two nights here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Neal is an excellent host. The property is beautiful with gorgeous views on all sides. Our room was very comfortable. Neal prepared a delicious breakfast for us. One morning we were up very early for whale watching and he prepared a breakfast for us to take along. We really appreciated that. The lodge is adorned with spectacular photos of New Zealand, taken by a very talented photographer (Neal).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful friendly service. Beautiful room and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Portland, OR

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! A serene location with well designed space. The view was spectacular overlooking the mountains. The host was wonderful and had a delicious breakfast which was included. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Just a little hard to find at night...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019