“Contemporary country hotel in Kaikōura, one of NZ’s top whale watching areas. Tree house style rooms with handcrafted wooden beds and furniture, rainforest showers and great views. With a pool, sauna and library, on a deer farm. A great base to explore local wildlife, walks and Maori culture.”

Recommended for

  • Foodies

    • Chat to chefs as they prepare delicious dishes from garden-grown herbs and vegetables, paired with locally sourced fish & meat
  • Wildlife Area

    • Marine safaris take place on water or air, offering sightings of dusky dolphins, sperm whales, fur seals & giant albatross
  • Back to Nature

    • A nature lover's dream, set on a deer farm with rare birds and chances to go whale, dolphin and seal-spotting on the water
  • Other Activities

    • Help pick olives (May & June) or watch the harvesting of the stag's antlers on the farm
  • Mountain biking

    • Explore the local Hapuku trails on one of the hotel's mountain bikes
  • Birdwatching

    • Species include Hutton's Shearwater, 5 species of Albatross
  • Views

    • To Kaikoura Mountain Range, Pacific Ocean and olive groves
  • Eco

    • Solar power, local product sourcing, native tree planting
  • Surfing

    • Learn to surf at the famed Mangamaunu surf break
  • Wine tasting

    • Heli wine tasting tours are a treat
  • Self catering to rent

    • The Olive House Suite
  • Family Suites

  • Owner managed

  • Gourmet

  • Conference facilities

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Local markets

  • Designer

  • Organic food

  • Trekking

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Riding

  • Restaurant

  • Great walks

  • Fishing

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Golf

  • Weddings

  • Child friendly

  • Remote

  • Kayaking

  • Diving

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Intimate

  • Cooking classes

  • Secluded setting

Facilities

  • Rooms

    10 rooms in this hotel
  • Views

    To Kaikoura Mountain Range, Pacific Ocean and olive groves
  • Garden

    Herb and vegetable gardens with free range chickens
  • Self catering to rent

    The Olive House Suite
  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • Safe

  • Bar

  • Communal Dining

  • Bicycles available

  • Fireplace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • In room DVD

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Outdoor dining

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Library

  • Restaurant

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Swimming Pool

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Conference facilities

  • Hot Tub

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Business Centre

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • Marine safaris take place on water or air, offering sightings of dusky dolphins, sperm whales, fur seals & giant albatross
  • Other Activities

    • Help pick olives (May & June) or watch the harvesting of the stag's antlers on the farm
  • Mountain biking

    • Explore the local Hapuku trails on one of the hotel's mountain bikes
  • Birdwatching

    • Species include Hutton's Shearwater, 5 species of Albatross
  • Surfing

    • Learn to surf at the famed Mangamaunu surf break
  • Wine tasting

    • Heli wine tasting tours are a treat
  • Cooking classes

  • Trekking

  • Local markets

  • Riding

  • Diving

  • Golf

  • Great walks

  • Kayaking

  • Fishing

Map & Location

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