Greenstone Retreat is THE West Coast holistic healing retreat center with accommodations, camp ground, yoga and massage. Greenstone Retreat comes with organic gardens and welcomes multi day stays. The property includes a spacious historic villa, 2 basic family cabins, a renovated Caravan called Lolly, modern shared bathrooms, lounge, kitchens and a camp ground at the back. Free WiFi is available throughout the property as well as free parking. Surrounding attractions include the Wilderness Cycle Trail, walking and mountain biking tracks. You can enjoy local star gazing. The Theater Royal Hotel is within walking distance. Kumara Village, as well as a range of rivers, lakes and beaches are all within 10 minutes' drive. The property is a 20-minute drive from Hokitika and Greymouth, and 1-hour drive from Punakaiki pancake rocks. The main property has no TV, but a range of games, books and magazines encouraging guests to socialize and relax. A fully equipped self catering kitchen, large dining table and open plan connecting lounge makes this a great space to share with friends and family. There is a wood burning fire, heaters and beanbags. Towels and linen are included for the villa. Those staying in the dormitory rooms have access to an outdoor, covered kitchen with barbecue facilities and all cooking utensils. The beds are made up, however towels are available to hire for an additional charge of $2. Change to: Those staying in the basic family cabins have access to an outdoor, covered kitchen with barbecue facilities and all cooking utensils. The beds are made up and towels are included. Continental breakfast may be available upon request, with prior notice to the property and at an additional charge. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. Free tea and coffee along with oil, herbs and spices, salt and pepper are provided in the villa.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
3 bunk beds
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Kumara
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  • Matt
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It's kind of quirky in a lovely way. Take time to sit in a bean bag and chill and enjoy the garden.
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The friendliness and helpfulness of the owner. This is unusual accommodation but we greatly enjoyed our stay. A friendly kitchen, ideal for campers
  • Amy
    United States of America United States of America
    It is a peaceful retreat area that has a groovy, communal vibe. The shared kitchen is an outside area and is appropriately stocked. The kids loved the trampoline. I loved the seclusion and birds singing.

Hosted by Kate

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Kate
Greenstone Retreat is an enchanting Wellness Retreat with accommodation and camping nestled among organic gardens and rainforest in Kumara, West Coast, New Zealand. Our beautiful boutique accommodation provide an affordable refuge for you to rest and spend time with your travel companions (both human and canine). Take your dog for a walk with a mountain view, let your kids play through the gardens or cosy up for some board games or free wifi in The Den. “In the middle of everywhere, and away from it all" Greenstone Retreat is an oasis for like-minded travellers where you can meet new people and find yourself outside of the demands of day-to-day life. The affordable pricing allows diverse people to invest their valuable time and attention into a longer stay, creating a cosy feeling of community. “A sanctuary of holistic healing and tranquillity.” Greenstone Retreat is in a lovely setting on the outskirts of the village. Quiet with lots of birds, trees and wild gardens. Very little noise or traffic and yet only 5 minutes walk to the start of cycle and walking tracks, the Theatre Royal Hotel, dairy, park, swimming pool and the village. The Villa is old and quirky, with wonderful artistic and interesting features and it has a lovely feeling and energy. The family rooms are new and the gardens great for exploring. Lolly is the perfect escape for a single or couple to recharge. The outside undercover kitchen facilities and shared unique garden spaces are perfect for meeting others and connecting. Find out about yoga classes, massages, workshops and retreats to make your stay unforgettable.
Kate is the founder and fairy-godmother of Greenstone Retreat. She has been breathing new life into the place since 2015, creating glorious garden spaces and restoring the historic villa. Each area is carefully and thoughtfully tended to bring out its charming best. Under Kate’s leadership, Greenstone Retreat has become the Holistic Wellness and Yoga Hub on the West Coast. She curates community experiences and connections through the retreat that bring healing and relief. Originally from Dorset in the South West of England. Kate took a career break from the fitness industry in 2015 and came traveling around the world. She found the West Coast of New Zealand and felt instantly at home. It was a place filled with wonderful people, wild landscapes and opportunities that could help her to grow. Since then Kate has become a permanent resident and has been working in hospitality all over the Coast. Kate finally found her dream home in 2014 which was very rundown, overgrown and needing lots of love and filled with potential. She has not looked back and her roots are firmly planted. Kate is passionate about yoga as a lifestyle, a personal practice and as a teacher along with gardening, beaches and music which fit in well with her lifestyle. Kate is a wealth of knowledge on all things West Coast and is happy to help point you in the right direction so you have an unforgettable amazing experience.
Be as relaxed or as active as you please. Greenstone Retreat is a perfectly situated base to explore the West Coast comfortably and affordably. Jump on your bike and hit the West Coast Wilderness Trail, go for a walk along a secluded beach or enjoy a short, scenic day trip to hotspots like the Pancake Rocks or a hike at Arthur’s Pass. Stay longer and save. Kumara is an old town that is coming back to life. Steeped in gold mining history, it has been rejuvenated by the wilderness cycle trail. New businesses have arrived and old properties lovingly restored. Its coming alive again. Kumara has much to offer, so if your looking for "real New Zealand" without all the gimmicks, then come and meet the locals, walk the old paths and gaze at the stars at night. Kumara is the centre of everywhere and the perfect base for a West Coast ocean or mountain experience. Lakes, rivers, beaches, pancake rocks, glaciers, skiing, biking, hiking and much more all within a few hours drive. Check out Kumara and Greenstone Retreat on facebook.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Greenstone Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Greenstone Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Greenstone Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note there are dogs that live onsite, dog interactions need to be managed.

Please note that towels and linen are included in the price.

Please inform Greenstone Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Greenstone Retreat

  • Greenstone Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Darts
    • Back massage
    • Badminton equipment
    • Hand massage
    • Personal trainer
    • Foot massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Yoga classes
    • Neck massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Head massage

  • Check-in at Greenstone Retreat is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Greenstone Retreat is 1,300 feet from the center of Kumara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Greenstone Retreat include:

    • Vacation Home
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Double
    • Trailer

  • The prices at Greenstone Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.