Lemon Tree Lodge

Loved this place

花园非常漂亮，老板是热爱生活的人，风景非常美，可以看见整个海湾

Wunderschöne Lodge an traumhafter Lage, mit allem was es braucht

Fantastic view

We left early the morning of our departure and missed the full breakfast but the staff was kind enough to bring a continental breakfast the night before - it was appreciated.

Some of the breakfast had run out

Great room, great view

Unbeschreiblicher Blick auf die Bucht von Kaikoura. Schöne Unterkunft in guter Lage

That the neighbors walked pass the door numerous times and we had no privacy

Meget hyggeligt og perfekt placering Flot have og fineste udsigt Lækker og frisk hjemmelavet morgenmad

Tolle Lage,, traumhafte Aussicht, Zentrum und Strand gut zu Fuß erreichbar

Beautiful location and room.

Not ready at checkin no towels. No wine glasses. No cutlery in room.

Quite noisy as it’s by a main road

Einzigartige Lage und sehr komfortabel. Delphine von der Terrasse gesehen

Gab es nichts

view & proximity to dining.

Amazing view from the room over the half-moon bay to the Seaward Kaikōura Range. The location and view exceeded even the most dramatic pictures we had seem of Kaikōura, its enchanting pensinula and how it nestles between mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

We had a room on the ocean side, on the ground floor, with a patio. The view was spectacular.

Great views easy location. Cosy and homey. Great outdoor deck areas overlooking the views.

Needed a bit of work on things like the electrical outlets which tripped a circuit and had a six appliance adapter running toaster, kettle, etc etc. Assistance from managers was very quick but a point for them to think about.

Beautiful surroundings

Lovely spot within walking distance of the town.

Excellent view from our room, a little bit dated but nice location

Absolutely beautiful space, gorgeous view, amazing breakfast. Beautiful hosts.

The good: the view, the location, the small garden and room position (we were in Poppy Flower) The average: breakfast was good but a little unusual loading up a tray and taking back to room, room facilities were average and feeling worn and tired. No welcome or interaction from the owners or staff and no nice extra touches, strange for a B&B The poor: mice or rats in the ceiling and walls were noisy through the night and kept us awake for most of the night (reported to the owner), windows are old, wind comes straight through them making the roller blinds noisy at night, double glazing glass is fogged which impacts the view! Overall, we were very disappointed for the price paid. Our NZ trip had 18 different stays (some twice this price, some less than half), this stay was the one the fell well short of our expectations and hence we felt it was too expensive all things considered, the view being the only saving feature.

Well maintained, great location and good facilities.

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The room was airy with two separate sliding doors giving access to the garden and decks with tables and chairs for dining outdoors. The room got the morning sun. The bathroom was spacious, and two glass walls of the shower opened right up. The breakfast was laid out for the guests from 8 to 9am, and included mostly breads and sugary things and dairy, which is typical for European breakfasts. I don't eat sugar or dairy, but managed to find enough: boiled eggs, fresh fruit and cold cuts.

On the map, it looked as though the train station was close by the hotel, but it was about 1 kilometre away. The hotel is on a ridge, inaccessible to the town centre just below it, so I had to walk a long way around. I don't have a car. A zig zag pathway between the two would help. The shower floor was very slippery when wet. A ramp access to the room would help anyone with large roller bags or wheelchair.

It had a nice courtyard. Breakfast with home made croissants. The room was quiet. Good location - walkable

We felt it was a bit expensive for a place with no view The beach motels along the shore seemed like a better option

Great facilities. Friendly staff. Recommended.

Nothing.

Two couples, two night stay in the Garden View units which were a disappointment - dark, B-grade motel ambiance, with really no views. It’s very much a misnomer that they call this a B&B as there is no common living space and the meager, continental breakfast is from a common kitchen to be taken back to your room. The only saving grace was that there is a deck with ocean and Kaikoura views a short walk from the garden units and for their use, otherwise, this was the least desirable accommodations of our 18 day trip.

The view was amazing!!!

Perfect location, beautiful gardens, friendly staff, excellent breakfast and a fab room. Thank you lemon tree lodge

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Very comfortable room with an absolutely stunning view of the beach.

Great hotel with amazing views

A really place to stay - felt welcome, relaxed and chilled to be for a couple of days. Room had a beautiful sea view and was well equipped (a few problems with the power to the fridge and was on hand. Breakfast was a lovely simple help yourself continental to take back to your room / perfect !

Lovely bed and breakfast with great views! The continental breakfast was yummy too.

Stunning view

The stairs to the room

Location and view. So many nice touches and a fab breakfast

What a gem !!! Perfect location overlooking the ocean. Enjoyed watching the sun rise from here. Can hear the waves crashing from our room. Just a few minute walk to town center. Kind and gracious host. Room was very clean. Enjoyed the private deck. Garden was lovely. Breakfast was plentiful.

Easy walk to the beach. Great gardens with outdoor seating for every unit. Breakfast was brilliant.

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The view was amazing! It was great

Beautiful view and nice room easy walk to town from car free path. Check in was alittle rough but owner quickly responded to the mistake. And had a spilt of champagne as a nice gesture. Would stay again

Hard check in ad described above

Very welcoming and cosy lodge, with a nice view. Walking distance from the main street and beach. Self-service breakfast trays were nice and featured good food.

The heater was noisy (right next to the bed) and it was difficult to adjust the thermostat and so on/off changes woke us up a bit.

The view from our room was spectacular! The room was spacious with a balcony looking over the bay. We loved it and would definitely stay again.

Spent one night here at the start of our honeymoon. The setting is incredible, in theory overlooking the town and waterfront with good views of the surrounding mountains. Unfortunately when we were here the weather was terrible, with high winds and heavy rain and low clouds so the views were mostly obscured. We were in an ocean view room with a balcony/decking outside the room. Had the weather been good this would have been incredible. As we booked through a travel agent we weren't aware that check-in was not done face to face. This is fine, although if you do have any burning questions regarding recommendations or things to avoid you'd need to message them I suppose. Although there is a lot of information contained in the room literature. The room itself was very nice and had everything we needed. Only issue was that one of the windows was drafty, which probably wouldn't be an issue 99% of the time, however the high winds meant that it was a bit of a struggle to sleep. Breakfast was also nice and self service, although we were in a bit of a rush so couldn't fully enjoy it. Would thoroughly recommend this location. Just hope for good weather!

Very nice property and courtyard!

Lovely view, decent sized space, great breakfast options

Outside sitting areas for each downstairs unit could be more private with some more partition type installations.

Breakfast was a continental buffet which was eaten back at the unit. In warmer weather it would have been very pleasant in the lovely garden. The in-room facilities were fine too. A great view down to and along the coast was available from the front of the property. The location was great, very central and close to restaurants and cafes.

A few small niggles....the kettle did not fit under the only tap (bathroom basin); the only easily accessible power points (for device charging) were in the crowded area holding the kettle and coffee maker; the product holder in the shower was very small and quickly filled with water resulting in soggy soap.

Fantastic view from our room.

I liked everything.

Deck overlooking ocean and town

Large studio with Ocean view. Excellent breakfast!

Great view from our ocean-facing room. It was a cool night and they eqipped the room with an electric heater, so it was cozy. Breakfast provided several options for a continental service with tea and coffee in the room.

This B&B was pricier than my other bookings on my long trip to New Zealand, however, saying that, I felt that it was good "bang for buck". The first thing is that you are not located on the main highway, North of the town. If you want access to groceries, liquor, etc, this is where you want to be (and you'll be on a noisy highway with many motels). But, if you want an experience that you will never forget, then stay here. I was dropped off by the bus and walking and, even with pushing my 50 lb suitcase up a steep path and sweating my brains out, I was so impressed with where I landed up (and I'm 64 yrs old!). The Lemon Tree Lodge is a small B&B, run by a family. I met the lady (can't remember her name, sorry), and she was lovely. The manager of the hotel, a young woman from Italy working on a Work Visa, was also very attentive to anything that I asked for. I can't understand how anybody could complain about the self-serve breakfast here. They had everything (other than fried foods - eggs, bacon) that you could imagine. I never get why some tourists consider things "bad" if it's not exactly what they eat at home. That's why you travel :) And, as far as stating that you talk to nobody in this B&B and that it is very inpersonal, that is probably because you never said hello to anybody. Again, take responsibility for your happiness and talk to people. I spoke with the owner, the manager (many times) and at least 3 other couples staying there from different countries (over a 2 day period). I stayed in the Sunflower Room (not ocean view) and I might as well have been in the room with a view because every chance I had, I walked around (30 seconds) to the front and sat in the area that was there for the back rooms to enjoy the views, which are stunning by the way! I must have sat there 4 times in 3 days.

Great location, walkable to Kaikoura main downtown strip, restaurants and shops. Lovely courtyard and decent breakfast.

Close proximity to highway meant load vehicle noise through the night. The bed was not comfortable, might be time for an upgrade!

No instructions prior to check-in, finally found a note on the door to advise which room we were assigned (key in the room door) and assigned parking spot. Breakfast was cafeteria trays in the kitchen - not sure if we were supposed to take these back to our room to eat?? Too cold and windy to sit outside. We left and went into town for breakfast. Great views, room nicely appointed, but you have to drive everywhere. It was not a very “friendly” experience at all!

Lovely little inn on top of the hill in Kaikōura. Family run, so you’ll likely meet the owner who is a very nice woman. She does an adorable continental breakfast spread every morning with hard boiled eggs, meats and cheeses, yogurt, fresh fruit and granola, fresh bakery muffins and breads, jellies, etc. We had a back room with a porch and the most AMAZING view. At night you can sit out and just stare up at the stars. The night sky in Kaikoura is stunning. The only downside was no AC and no ceiling or any fans in the room. But we opened the windows and double door and there was a breeze like 90% of the time so I guess in NZ it’s all about letting the outside in!

Breakfast basic but ok. Location ok.

The garden rooms are very basic with little comfort. Traffic noise all night and zero sound proofing so you can hear neighbours conversations. Mould on bedroom ceiling, worn carpets, rust on appliances, dirty splashes in wall, broken toilet flush, chips on cups and plates. It’s just not very nice and seriously not value for money. Zero human contact throughout the stay. A piece of paper if stuck to a door telling you where your room is. Do not recommend

Location Bed And the view Ohhh and the breakfast

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We’ve honestly stayed in better quality and better equipped Motels. What’s with all the 5* reviews? I guess if you stay in the front rooms overlooking the bay it’s a different experience. However the garden rooms (which we stayed in) offer little. We could hear traffic from the road behind all night and our neighbours conversations and tv. The rooms are extremely basic, it felt harsh with no comfort. Broken toilet flush, mould on the ceiling, rusty towel rail, cheap sachets of body wash, cobwebs, stains of the worn carpet and grubby kettle, chipped mugs and breakfast plates, dirty splashes on the wall next to the bin, the bin just had a supermarket carrier bag in. Bizarrely there is a display of rotting fruit on the table. I thought it was fake, no it’s real rotten oranges! What?! We brought back some lovely food we’d bought in town to find a table, chairs and fridge but no plates or cutlery to eat off. So you need to out really. There is zero human contact, it’s so impersonal. There is basically a note on the front of a locked reception door with your name on explaining where your room is and that the key is in the door. What a welcome! Not! Breakfast is collected on a tray from a room opposite. It was ok. Boiled eggs too over cooked to eat. The rest was basic but ok. The bed was comfy. When we walked back into the bedroom this morning we could smell the damp. Just awful. We’ve never been to a ‘hotel’ with zero interaction from anyone. It’s a bit odd. I’m sorry but for what we paid it’s just not worth it or value for money. We wouldn’t recommend a stay here. Go elsewhere, there’s nicer options.

The View! You can not tire from the beautiful outlook form the balcony. Seeing the mountain range plunging into the ocean is remarcable. A bonus was being able to see the village below and its goings on.

Amazing property, everything you need just a short walk from the train station. Superb help yourself breakfast.

Everything about it was lovely, views, breakfast, the room was amazing,, will definitely be back, 🙂

Nothing I didn't like

Reasons to book Some of the rooms have stunning views out to the Ocean. The lodge is handily located so that it’s an easy downhill stroll to the restaurants in Kaikoura. Equally it’s no more than 15mins to walk to the whale watching station Things to consider The owners understandably ask that you let them know if you are going to be checking in late. Our ferry into Picton meant that we wouldn’t be arriving until circa 7pm. It took 4 days of unanswered phone calls and a non replied e mail before we finally got through as we were leaving Wellington. Instructions were left on the kitchen door as to where to find our room. 2 of the rooms do not have an Ocean view. It would be a very different experience if staying in one of these. Breakfast is somewhat unusual. A continental selection is left out in the kitchen. You come in, load your tray and take it back to your room. Trays are to be returned afterwards. The daily quantity of food available is driven by the number of guests. I didn’t see anything being replenished during the 8.00 - 9.00 allocated time. Our room was perfectly fine although the bathroom was a bit poorly lit. No safe in the room and no air con. Then again, non promised either. Keys are deposited in a box as you leave. The strange thing is that you could have no interaction from start to finish. If self scanning checkouts and checking in your own luggage at airports is your thing, look no further.

Wonderful garden, very quiet, fantastic breakfast

The view

It is quite overpriced - our room was $450. $250/300 would have been fairer for what you get. The room is quite dated

Good ocean and mountain view

Certainly not 4 star! Everything was bad: no reception (self-service check in), no staff, no pool, poor breakfast (you carry a tray upstairs to your room), small bathroom

A lovely property in a fabulous location overlooking Kaiakoura and the beach. Stunning views to the snow capped mountains in the distance. We had a sea view room with a private deck area, good sized room and bathroom with slipper bath and walk in shower. Very clean and tidy. Breakfast was a ‘help yourself’ affair left out in a communal kitchen and it was lovely to be able to have this on our deck. My only negative is that it would have been nice to have met the owners - we let ourselves in and let ourselves out etc. This was described as bed and breakfast so we thought we would get to chat to local owners as we had at other b&bs. Great accommodation but lacking the human interaction.

Staff were super nice, view was incredible and room was nice and clean! Cannot recommend enough!

A comfortable lodge, with good views to the mountains. Although we selected the garden view when booking, we should have selected the sea view. The continental breakfast selection was very good. Short walk into Kaikoura, with longer walks beyond. Although the main road was close, there was hardly any traffic on it at night, so not really a problem.

There was no personal touch, no greeting on arrival or when collecting breakfast.

No problems at all. Room was ready with the key in it. The view of the ocean and snow capped mountains was what we saw in bed when we woke up. Convenient to everything in tow and the area. You can’t go wrong trust me

Communication with host beforehand was very good, breakfast (including gluten free options) was very good, view was amazing!!!

Isolation of the building was pretty bad, was difficult to heat the place up

Views were great

Didn't receive the room we thought we were booking (red one). No soap. Kettle was dirty and couldn't be used but was replaced by staff. TV was tiny.

This is the most beautiful bed and breakfast, with the most incredible view. The location is perfect and walkable into the down town. We woke up early for the sunrise and it was the most spectacular sight. The accommodations are clean, comfortable, and cozy. Our biggest regret was only staying one night. We traveled all over the country but our minds kept going back to kaikoura and this location was a big part of why we felt that way.

Loved the view from the upstairs balcony room. Couldn’t stop looking at the snow capped mountains and the sea. So beautiful. Breakfast was lovely. Bed was really comfy. Central location minutes from town and the beach.

The stairs. But if you choose to stay in an upstairs room you have to expect that!

Veronika was fantastic. Very helpfull.

Lovely well run guest house within easy reach of all amenities. Clean rooms with a lovely continental breakfast. Some bedrooms have a fantastic view over the ocean. I accidentally left a jacket there which the owners kindly posted on to me in Auckland. Highly recommended for visiting Kaikoura

Fantastic setting and facilities.

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Beautiful view. Upkeep could be better

centrally located close to the township and beach with GREAT VIEWS

Great location, lovely view

Thank you

Best views weak and difficult Wi-Fi never saw staff no ac and room very hot when we arrived. Had to carry luggage up steeland narrow 2 flights of steps. Tow

The breakfast was very good. It was a continental style offering. You collected your choices from a comprehensive range in the kitchen. You then took it to your room were there was table and chairs or use the patio table. The manager was on hand to support any requests or issues.

Would have liked to stay in one of the rooms ovelooking the sea but we booked too late for that to happen. The room we were allocate was fine. There was a major road near by but through careful design the room was affected too badly by the noise.