Sundari Retreat
About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Sundari Retreat in Otaki offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and open-air bath. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and picnic spots. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, breakfast in the room, and barbecue areas, catering to various outdoor activities. Comfortable Living: Each room includes a kitchenette, patio, and garden views. Amenities include a dining table, outdoor furniture, and a private entrance. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Sundari Retreat is 15 mi from Kapiti Coast Airport and 30 mi from HortResearch. Nearby shops enhance the guest experience. Highly rated for its garden, host, and nearby shops.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Timothy
New Zealand“Quiet spot, easy self check-in. Nice facilities. Private. Nice little kitchenette. Nice touches and they left a couple of homemade cookies, which was great. If you're looking for a personal space with a comfortable feel it's a great option.” - Allen
United States“The garden outlook and the outdoor lighting near the entrance. The well laid-out interior and wall coverings. The breakfast choices including the wonderful NZ bread and condiments such as marmalade.” - Murgatroyd United States“Breakfast foods like the top quality NZ bread and spreads along with orange juice and yogurt for the wholesome cereal made a great start to the day. The view from the verandah over a well kept lawn to a tree-lined backdrop was very relaxing. The...”
- Katherine New Zealand“The Japanese style decor is a nice touch. Got heaps of books/DVDs to kill time. Location’s great. Room’s clean. And the bed is comfortable. Host is very friendly.”
- Ilan New Zealand“It's a beautiful and relaxing place, the outdoor bath is amazing under a million starts above. Simply magic:)”
- Jayden New Zealand“Host was super helpful and directed me to lots of handy shops near by. The room was cozy. The internet was good and the shower was so nice”
- Alain New Zealand“Excellent location, a short drive to the coast and a short walk to food services and supermarket. At the start of the motorway to Wellington, 50 minutes to ferry.”
- Vaia New Zealand“Everything bed comfy wish there was a fenced off section for dog to play”
- Rachel
Australia“Perfectly fitted out for a short stay. private and very quiet. The bed was especially comfortable.” - Keriana New Zealand“Thank you Dale, Sundari Retreat is amazing and the Gardens are private and beautiful”
Hosted by Dale Mansill
9.7
Host Review Score
Dale Mansill
Serene and welcoming, Sundari Retreat was built in 2008 and is close to all amenities in Otaki.
My home is bordering a farm and is sunny and private. Sundari is a self contained cottage on my property and is decorated in Balinese style with a bamboo ceiling and solid timber floors.
The furnishings and artwork are also Indonesian as is the sub-tropical garden and deck area.
There is an outside bath to soak in under the stars. A chiminea or large outside fireplace are also great for cosying up under the stars.
If there are 3 of you I do have a very comfortable retro caravan on the section that can be hired for an extra cost. That person would have to use the studio bathroom facilities.
A generous continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
I have been hosting for many years and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. I started with international students when my children were at home and am still in touch with some of them.I have 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren. Two live overseas and two are in New Zealand , as are the grandchildren ( thank goodness!)
A lot of my family live in various places around the world which makes travelling a lot of fun. Hobbies include, travelling, cooking, reading, movies, following our national sports teams and watching tennis.
Two mins drive away in one direction, are cafe's, restaurants , shops and heated swimming pool. In the other direction are many eating places, a supermarket etc. About 5mins walk. You will find a boutique movie theatre in Waikanae, 15 mins drive from Otaki .10 mins drive to Te Horo , head towards the beach and you will find Kirsty's Bus Stop cafe in Sims Rd. The bus is situated amid a gorgeous coastal garden. Kirsty is an ex deli owner and caterer. I guarantee you won't be able to resist her treats.
Head off to the beach (5 mins drive) walk in the bush, play golf, go mad in the outlet shops or do nothing at all!
Language spoken: English
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House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
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.
