Motel
 Kahere Retreat

11 Potters Lane, 7856 Franz Josef, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 250 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
251 reviews

Absolutely comfortable stay. Great location and chalets

Butterfly-jay New Zealand

Beautiful carefully crafted cottage with all the essentials for a great holiday including well equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom with hairdryer and comfortable beds. The view from the cottage porch was lovely - Karere is in a very peaceful location. Thanks for the stay!

Michaela New Zealand

Kahere Retreat was truly a retreat, befitting its name. The unit was cozy with comfortable beds and lots of timber fittings. The view of snowy mountains afar gave me a true alpine experience.

Leah New Zealand

Beautiful setting. Nice architectural details to the hand hewed cottage. Loved the use of stained glass in the windows, local stone in the bathroom and kitchen and natural wood features creating a very comfortable environment.

Adisa United States of America

Beautiful, well-appointed beachside cottage. Comfortable, nice bath.

Maryanne United States of America

Perfect little retreat a short distance from the Franz Josef glacier. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and a few lakes.

Beverly United States of America

After a long day’s drive it was great to find this home away from home. Situated just north of Franz Josef Village proper it was an easy drive back into town for dinner. The morning views of the mountains from the sitting room were a treat.

Frankie United States of America

The chalet was very neat and tidy and it was a beautiful environment. Check in and out process was super easy.

Anonymous New Zealand

Cleverly designed cottage close to all the attractions at Franz Josef Glacier but far enough away to be peaceful.

Anonymous Australia

Spectacular views. Lovely little chalet. Directions were left at the gate for our late check-in

Sally Australia
8.7
Excellent
251 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Absolutely comfortable stay. Great location and chalets”
    Butterfly-jay Butterfly-jay New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Beautiful carefully crafted cottage with all the essentials for a great holiday including well equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom with hairdryer and comfortable beds.”
    Michaela Michaela New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Kahere Retreat was truly a retreat, befitting its name. The unit was cozy with comfortable beds and lots of timber fittings. The view of snowy mountains afar gave me a true alpine experience.”
    Leah Leah New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Beautiful setting. Nice architectural details to the hand hewed cottage.”
    Adisa Adisa United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful, well-appointed beachside cottage. Comfortable, nice bath.”
    Maryanne Maryanne United States of America United States of America
  • “Perfect little retreat a short distance from the Franz Josef glacier. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and a few lakes.”
    Beverly Beverly United States of America United States of America
  • “After a long day’s drive it was great to find this home away from home. Situated just north of Franz Josef Village proper it was an easy drive back into town for dinner.”
    Frankie Frankie United States of America United States of America
  • “The chalet was very neat and tidy and it was a beautiful environment. Check in and out process was super easy.”
    New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Cleverly designed cottage close to all the attractions at Franz Josef Glacier but far enough away to be peaceful.”
    Australia Australia
  • “Spectacular views. Lovely little chalet. Directions were left at the gate for our late check-in”
    Sally Sally Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.8

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Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 3.1 mi north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 8.1 mi away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

Featuring timber throughout, the heated accommodations has a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There is a bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Outside, guests can enjoy bush and creek access, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. There is a handcrafted wooden staircase which goes to the two upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room are downstairs.

Lake Mapourika is just a 3-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Kahere Retreat has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 30, 2016

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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8.7
Excellent · 251 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.8

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  • Butterfly-jay
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Absolutely comfortable stay. Great location and chalets”
  • Michaela
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Beautiful carefully crafted cottage with all the essentials for a great holiday including well equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom with hairdryer and comfortable beds. The view from the cottage porch was lovely - Karere is in a very peaceful...”
  • Leah
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Kahere Retreat was truly a retreat, befitting its name. The unit was cozy with comfortable beds and lots of timber fittings. The view of snowy mountains afar gave me a true alpine experience.”
  • Adisa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful setting. Nice architectural details to the hand hewed cottage. Loved the use of stained glass in the windows, local stone in the bathroom and kitchen and natural wood features creating a very comfortable environment.”
  • Maryanne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful, well-appointed beachside cottage. Comfortable, nice bath.”
  • Beverly
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Perfect little retreat a short distance from the Franz Josef glacier. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and a few lakes.”
  • Frankie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “After a long day’s drive it was great to find this home away from home. Situated just north of Franz Josef Village proper it was an easy drive back into town for dinner. The morning views of the mountains from the sitting room were a treat.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “The chalet was very neat and tidy and it was a beautiful environment. Check in and out process was super easy.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Cleverly designed cottage close to all the attractions at Franz Josef Glacier but far enough away to be peaceful.”
  • Sally
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Spectacular views. Lovely little chalet. Directions were left at the gate for our late check-in”

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Franz Josef Glacier
    8.4 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Potters Creek
    0.1 miles
  • Lake Lake Mapourika
    0.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Hokitika Airport
    58.8 miles
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Amenities of Kahere Retreat

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

FAQs about Kahere Retreat

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kahere Retreat by:

    • Car 1h 30min

  • Room options at Kahere Retreat include:

    • Chalet

  • Kahere Retreat is 3 miles from the center of Franz Josef.

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

  • Check-in at Kahere Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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