About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ngā Whare Mānatu in Geraldine Downs offers a bed and breakfast experience with comfortable rooms featuring air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy an open-air bath and outdoor seating area. The property provides free on-site private parking, ensuring convenience for all visitors. Convenient Location: Located 19 mi from Richard Pearse Airport, Ngā Whare Mānatu offers easy access to local attractions. Highly rated for its scenic location and room comfort, the property is ideal for relaxation and exploration.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gloria
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The environment was tranquil, and we enjoyed using the hot tub.
  • Howard
    United States United States
    Clean, modern, spacious, private and loved the outside soaker tub!
  • Monika
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing accommodation. The place is prepared to make you relax and enjoy the view and the nature. All available to enjoy your time and refresh yourself. Highly recommended!
  • Pablo
    United States United States
    This place is absolute paradise. Quiet, private and beautiful beyond compare. Just remembering my time here makes me well up with happy tears. I don't think I have ever been so relaxed than as during the nights I stayed at Nga Whare Manatu. This...
  • Lara
    United States United States
    Heated floors, snacks, bathrobes were very appreciated. But the STARS were AMAZING!
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    This place is luxurious simplicity; perfect for a couple’s time away. The place is so cozy with every detail covered. Heated flooring and towel racks and everything angled to maximise the view outdoors. The bath is perfect for a soak. Loved that...
  • Margaret
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The accommodation was set in a private and peaceful environment. High end finishes and features. The additional treats were very well received as was the hot tub!
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    hot tub, the platters were amazing, so thank you as an added extra. Setting was perfect and relaxing.
  • Maxine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The peace, quietness and privacy and the little extra touches left for us. Loved the outdoor bath
  • Leanne
    Australia Australia
    We slept in the moonlight under the stairs and woke to a beautiful sunrise. Our experience was magical and we longed for nothing.

Managed by Ahuwhenua Ltd

Company review score: 9.5Based on 71 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Nga Whare Manatu is a unique retreat offering luxury accommodation above the beautiful boutique village of Geraldine. Nestled amongst native plants, stunning birdsong, views to the east coast sunrise and the amazing night sky, our vision is to provide you with a magical relaxing experience that showcases our natural environment and everything that connects us to our whenua (the land). Relax in your hot tub and enjoy the wonders of the stars then continue to view this magic from your bed through the large ceiling skylights and wake in the morning to incredible birdsong while watching the sunrise on the East Coast of South Canterbury.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Ngā Whare Mānatu takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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