Our 5 star Kaikōura accommodation is family-friendly and pet-friendly, combining the style and comfort of a luxury retreat.
Located just a short 15 minute drive from Kaikōura’s shops, restaurants, and tourist hotspots, our lodge offers convenient access to all the area has to offer.
During your stay, you’ll enjoy sole access to our Kaikōura accommodation. We accommodate only one group per booking, ensuring you have the entirety of this stunning rural property all to yourselves.
Whether you’re a local or an international traveller seeking accommodation in Kaikōura, you’ll love the serene ambiance and lavish stay at Manakau Lodge.
Kaikōura Luxury Accommodation
Our 4 purpose-built guest rooms offer spacious elegance, evoking a comforting ‘home away from home’ ambiance.
Indulge in a restful sleep on our carefully selected, ultra-comfortable pillow-top beds adorned with premium cotton linens and luxurious Pendleton® woollen bed blankets. Crafted from exquisite Rimu timber, our handmade furnishings adorn each room, complementing the decor.
Each room features an ensuite bathroom and individual air conditioning for personalized comfort. Relaxation is encouraged with deep-cushioned armchairs and a functional writing desk.
Our rooms also feature a king-size bed, an outdoor deck with patio chairs and a granite picnic table. The offer beautiful panoramic Kaikōura views.
On clear nights, the stars in the sky will take your breath away.
Enjoy an extra touch of luxury in the contemporary-design ensuite bathrooms, each with a huge walk-in monsoon shower, heated floor and towel rail, automatic mirror de-mister and luxury toiletries.
For entertainment, a cutting-edge 43-inch 4KHD Smart TV awaits, accompanied by a Yamaha Soundbar for immersive Bluetooth-connected device streaming, delivering encompassing surround sound. Conveniently positioned USB power points cater to easy charging for phones and tablets.
Self-Catering Accommodation
Though being just a few minutes’ drive from Kaikōura’s restaurants, you have access to a state-of-the-art new kitchen within the lodge to prepare your meals at your convenience. The kitchen is fully equipped with all necessary cooking and serving utensils, along with a generous assortment of basic condiments. Additionally, we offer a Weber BBQ for your use.
Breakfast ingredients can be supplied on request – please note a charge applies.
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!
Explore Kaikōura
There’s plenty to see and do in Kaikōura; breathtaking wildlife encounters, stunning clifftop walks, adrenaline-filled adventure sports, and great local cafes and restaurants.
If you’re visiting for the first time, we recommend you spend at least two days in the area, so you have time to enjoy the range of activities on offer, and fit in some relaxation time as well.
Even if you’re a South Island local, we bet you’ll find something new to explore!
