About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Waitaki Braids in Kurow offers a 5-star lodge experience with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private bathrooms, garden and mountain views, soundproofed rooms, and free on-site parking. Additional facilities include a lounge, coffee shop, laundry service, outdoor seating, picnic area, family rooms, culture classes, and breakfast in the room. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves Australian cuisine with vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast is highly praised by guests, and the property staff provide excellent service support. Activities and Location: Located 75 mi from Richard Pearse Airport, Waitaki Braids offers fishing, yoga classes, skiing, hiking, and cycling. Guests can also enjoy garden and mountain views from their terrace or seating area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Arthur
United States“I was able to park my trike underneath the overhang to keep it out of the rain. Dinner was great.” - Peter
New Zealand“Great spot and nice to meet Jess. Best wishes moving forward and we hope to see you again next year” 
Tolan New Zealand“Very friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable, clean, cosy and quiet room. We ordered dinner a few days before arriving and the three course meal was delicious as was breakfast next morning. Absolutely recommend Waitaki Braids.”
Mary-anne New Zealand“The service from Jess in particular. We liked the resful outlook on to the garden & hills, & the sympathetic restoration of the original old building. The decor & artwork also suited the style & history of the building.”- Natasha New Zealand“Very Satisfying, Well Cooked Breakfast for my partner, the Granola was very tasty, the venue was very well organised, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The ambience of the entire building was very satisfying”
- Jackie New Zealand“Huge rooms, each were clean, tidy and the showers are amazing! We were leaving early so the hosts put out breakfast in the restaurant so we could eat before we hit the road. It was such a lovely touch. I wish we had longer! Top tip, when you book,...”
- Peter
Australia“A great breakfast/brunch menu available and the cafe is centrally located. It really is a home away from home. Very friendly staff, great food and wine plus the CEO Ollie the terrier who is great company.” - Kevin New Zealand“Kate the owner is an amazing host and an amazing cook. Dinner and breakfast was awesome Old historic building is a very special place to stay , With lovely outdoor gardens All staff were very friendly and accommodating”
- Theresa
United Kingdom“A very warm welcome, really friendly and helpful staff and a beautiful room” - Lindsay New Zealand“Very clean, spacious room. Little conservatory area and seating outside. Attached to a cafe, restaurant which is nice for breakfast dinner etc.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Waitaki Braids
- CuisineAustralian
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for 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 allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
