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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Manakau Lodge in Kaikoura offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and sea views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy free WiFi, and utilize the shared kitchen and lounge. Additional amenities include an indoor play area, laundry service, and free on-site parking. Convenient Location: Located 7371, the lodge is near attractions such as the Kaikoura Peninsula and offers easy access to fishing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated by guests, Manakau Lodge provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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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Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
Bedroom 4
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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...

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House rules

Manakau Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. That's about $288. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Must-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 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.