"We wish we'd stayed for longer!"

Whether you’re visiting us as part of a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or treating the family to a special Kaikoura break, Manakau Lodge is
the perfect place to relax, connect, and explore. 

When you stay here, you will have exclusive use of our accommodation in Kaikoura. We only accommodate one group per booking. You get the whole of this beautiful rural property to yourselves.

Our 5 star Kaikoura accommodation is family-friendly and pet-friendly, combining the style and comfort of a luxury retreat.

Enjoy our world-class marine excursions, sample seafood delicacies in our local restaurants, or simply relax and
unwind in our peaceful country surroundings, located in Hapuku just north of Kaikoura, NZ.

Your comfort is our priority

Our four purpose-built guest rooms are spacious, elegantly appointed, and feel like a home away from home. A great night’s sleep awaits in our specially chosen, super comfortable pillow top beds, with fine cotton linens and luxurious Pendleton® woollen bed blankets. Our furnishings are handmade from fine Rimu timber. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and is individually air-conditioned for comfort. 

For relaxation, we provide deep-cushioned armchairs and a writing desk. For entertainment, a state-of-the-art 43inch 4KHD Smart TV. Also installed and connected to the TV is a Yamaha Soundbar, so you can connect your device via Bluetooth and enjoy room-filling surround sound. USB power points are conveniently positioned for charging phones and tablets.

 

Ocean Views

Our Ocean View room has a king-size bed, an outdoor deck with patio chairs and a granite picnic table. It offers beautiful panoramic views over unspoilt New Zealand countryside to the ocean, especially at sunrise. On clear nights, the stars in the sky will take your breath away. 

Enjoy an extra touch of luxury in the contemporary-design ensuite bathroom, with a huge walk-in monsoon shower, heated floor and towel rail, automatic mirror de-mister and luxury toiletries.

Internal area 30m² approx.

 

Mountain Views

Our Mountain View room has a king-size bed, an outdoor deck with patio chairs and a granite picnic table. You’ll enjoy unrivalled views of the Seaward Kaikōura Range from your luxury accommodation, and can watch a variety of birdlife that visit our landscaped garden. 

Enjoy an extra touch of luxury in the contemporary-design ensuite bathroom, with a huge walk-in monsoon shower, heated floor and towel rail, automatic mirror de-mister and luxury toiletries.

Internal area 30m² approx. 

 

Meals

Although we are a few minutes drive from the restaurants in Kaikoura, you have a state of the art new kitchen in the lodge at your disposal, to prepare your own meals. The kitchen is well stocked with all the cooking and serving equipment you need, and there is a good supply of basic condiments available. We also have a Weber BBQ available to use.  

We supply Continental Breakfast provisions including our own farm fresh eggs (no additional cost). Full Breakfast provisions can be supplied on request - please note an additional charge applies.

Coffee

You’ll find a Nespresso machine in the kitchen and a Dolce Gusto machine in the dining room. 

We keep our coffee machines well stocked and we encourage you to use them!