Nikau Lodge

It was all very good, very personal and a good experience. A good choice of food at breakfast and cooked specifically for you, it was a great breakfast. Our room was as expected and we had no complaints, it was comfortable and did what it said on the label. The hosts went out of their way to help arrange transport to restraunts etc, all in all it was a win for us and we'd stay again.

I thought it was just a little 'tastfully expensive' for what you got but I knew that when I booked so no complaints.

Very great location and very nice hosts who took good care of us

Well located with great views from our room.

Very charming bed & breakfast accommodation. The room was really thoughtfully appointed & was very cosy. Mike & Karen were very helpful & friendly. The breakfast was great - freshly cooked. Very good location too.

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Great position and a very comfortable bed. Unfortunately, we were out early on a whale watching tour so couldn’t sample the breakfast delights. However, the chef provided us with yogurt, berries and homemade granola. Very tasty and appreciated. Also the place was spotless.

Breakfast was excellant, bacon sandwich and orange juice to take away. Mick was really helpful cooking early for us, as we had to leave early before the kitchen opened.

Accueil chaleureux et emplacement à proximité des centres d intérêt. Chambre à l étage bien équipée.

La salle de bain un peu petite

Great location, clean room, hot tub,helpful proprietors, lovely breakfast included

Very small room, main window faced onto driveway

We stayed at Nikau Lodge January 3rd, prior to whale watching very early the next day. We had a very comfortable corner room, with great views. We had everything in the room we needed which was great. Sadly the weather wasn't what it could have been, so we chose to get out and explore. The property is set on a hill and it's a easy walk into Kaikōura where we found a fantastic pub (The Whalers) for some comfort food! The next day as you can see the weather was spectacular, and the early start was more than compensated for by the 2 whales we saw! Amazing.

Only a very minor point, as we really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't want anything to detract from that, but we left before breakfast was to be served so we were given takeaway granola and yoghurt which was great. As we had paid for a full breakfast it would have been nice to have a little more maybe fruit juice, water, a muffin?

This was a terrific location with a marvelous view of the mountains. Wonderful breakfast and very friendly hosts. Great room.

It was all great.

Great location, clean, delicious breakfast, lovely staff.

Trevligt par som tog väl hand om oss och gjorde god frukost

Mjuka sängar och högljutt från trafikerad väg utanför.

Wunderbares Haus, schönes Zimmer, sehr nette Besitzerfamilie, wunderbares Frühstück, top Lage, super sauber, einfach traumhaft!

a. Sea-view location. b. Parking on site c. good breakfast

On arrival, a lady (I believe the owner) said the property has a policy not allowing children under 16. I acknowledge it was my mistake not checking this policy before booking. So, I arranged a motel downhill for myself and my son; the rest of the group stayed at the lodge. At check-in around 4pm, one of the room had twin beds rather than the extra-large bed I requested on Booking.com. The reception lady said their system is confusing, but on Booking.com the request appeared clear. A man (I believe the host) asked how many people would stay in the room. When I explained only my wife would stay (because my son and I were elsewhere), he questioned why a large bed/room was needed for my wife. He reluctantly pushed two single beds together and appeared angry while doing so. When I assisting my wife for check-in, my son slipped on the carpeted stairs and made noise. The lady reacted loudly and focused on the noise, repeatedly stating children are not allowed. This made us feel stressed and unwelcome, as if we had to keep quiet all the time. At last, road traffic noise was noticeable at night and we could hear vehicles passing.

Mike en Karen are very friendly and our breakfast was fantastic!!

This stay was absolutely perfect. I cannot recommend it enough. Our room was stunning and we felt so comfortable and at home. The breakfast was incredible with great conversation and company as well. Do not delay or look further — if you get the chance, stay here. By far my favorite stay in all of New Zealand.

Lovely little garden walk to check in The hosts Mick & Karen were so friendly throughout our stay. Our room at the front was lovely with a view to die for and wonderfully comfortable bed. There was a little fridge at the top of the stairs with chilled water and milk to help yourself to along with delicious home made cookies The breakfast was amazing, beautifully presented and tasted just as good. We liked that breakfast was served at a large oblong table open plan with kitchen area so Mick & Karen chatted away to us as preparing things and introduced everyone to each other as they joined the table. Location excellent, few minutes walk to the town centre & a out 10 to the whale station.

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This is a very beautiful and classic bed and breakfast. The flowers on the property were beautiful and parking was easy. Our hosts were friendly and our breakfast was absolutely delicious. It's also a short (although steep) walk into town and close to lots of activities. We wish we could've stayed longer!

There is a hot tub on site but it wasn't in use during our stay.

A very warm welcome from excellent hosts in a lovely homely setting with a great breakfast. We also enjoyed the hot tub.

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The welcoming atmosphere, friendly hosts and personal touches. Everything was spotless and perfectly kept. Great location.

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Well situated lovely garden for the guests to enjoy Best breakfast too

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Le lodge est parfaitement situé, avec un accès facile à Kaikoura. L’accueil était agréable et chaleureux. Le petit-déjeuner était très bon, préparé maison, et se partage avec les autres voyageurs dans une ambiance conviviale. La chambre était correcte, mais un peu petite à notre goût, et le bruit du réfrigérateur peut gêner pendant la nuit. Pour le reste, tout était propre et confortable. Dans l’ensemble, un bon endroit pour séjourner à Kaikoura.

Insonorisation de la chambre un peu juste

Extremely comfortable, excellent location, welcoming and attentive hosts.

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Nikau Lodge was a delight to stay in. Cooked breakfast was a bonus. Very hospitable hosts

The hosts were great, the property was impeccable and the breakfast delicious. We wish we had booked another night in Kaikoura just to stay at Nikau for longer.

Nikau Lodge is truly an exceptional place to stay. Absolutely everything was perfect. From the gorgeous view, to the excellent cooked breakfast, to lovely and engaging hosts, to homemade cookies, to the beautiful gardens. I could go on. But suffice it to say we give Nikau Lodge our highest recommendation. We are so lucky to have found it and been able to stay there!

Everything was perfect.

This is a charming B&B located within walking distance of a park and city center. It's located on a busy corner but quite hidden from the road--entering the yard was like being in the secret garden. Unfortunately we were not able to fully enjoy our hosts' hospitality: we had an early morning appoinment with the Whale Watch company and had to carry out our breakfast. Because our whale watching tour ended after the check-out time, we also had to check-out early. The room was super comfy: his and hers robes are supplied and there is a mini frige in the hall with milk and freshly baked cookies for midnight snacking. There was some road noise, but nothing that kept us up.

We found communication with our hosts a bit difficult: we needed to let them know we had an early morning appointment so we wrote that on the breakfast menu each guest fills out. We went to dinner and there was no one at the desk when we returned so we didn't see their response until we got ready to leave in the morning--however, our host was up preparing breakfast and when I knocked on the diningroom door he handed us a nice ready to eat breakfast which we carried to the park and enjoyed after we checked out. So it all turned out well!

Sehr freundlicher Empfang, viele nützliche Informationen zum Ort & der Umgebung. Superfeines Frühstück... leider konnten wir uns aus Zeitgründen nicht durch alle Varianten schlemmen 😉... ...gerne wieder, gerne länger, denn sowohl Kaikoura wie auch das Hinterland machen Lust auf mehr.

Karen and Mick were such wonderful hosts,friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for walking to cafes and beach walks. The breakfast served each morning was wonderful with always another top up of coffee offered. Thanks Karen and Mick.

Great location near outdoor activities. Comfortable beds, luggage racks for two, fantastic breakfast. Super nice and helpful hosts Mick and Karen

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Perfect stay. Good location. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Beautiful view from room.

Ontbijt was uitstekend. Heerlijke jaccuzi Prachtig uitzicht op zee. Top locatie

It was beautiful, clean, and comfortable

Accessible and comfortable .. the hosts were welcoming and easy to communicate with. Loved the breakfast - delicious!

Charming staff that couldnt do enough. Convenience to town and beautiful views.

Everything! When you arrive, you instantly feel comfortable. The lodge is cosy, warm and super relaxed. We stayed in The Seal Room and it was beautiful. The bed was comfy, everything was clean and the view was gorgeous. Mick and Karen are so lovely and the breakfast was delicious.

This lodge is located in a spacious neighbourhood. It has a beautiful garden along with a beautiful home . The owners are friendly and provide great information about the area. The breakfast was wonderful and they kindly introduced us to the other visitors.the room has a view and is very quiet at night.

Beautiful place to stay. Very welcoming hosts and the eggs benny is a must try, also loved the cuddles with the chilled dog at the property too

We had not stayed in a shared house and were apprehensive about the noise. It was quiet and the hosts could not have been more accommodating and helpful with what to do. The eggs benedict were the best we have eaten! The robes were a treat

Heated blanket?

Fantastic stay. Clean friendly and cosy. Great location and great amenities. The food was fantastic even the baked cookies! Beautiful view waking up to in a very cosy room.

Excellent breakfast. Mick and Karen are so very friendly and helpful

Beautiful views, fabulous breakfast, friendly owners, refreshing jacuzzi, short walk into town.

The view from the bedroom was amazing.

The hot tub wasn’t working

A very hospitable welcome! Our room was called dolphin and had a superb view of the Mountains and the sea, we woke up to a sprinkling of snow on the mountains that was just magical. Also the breakfast was amazing!

Welcome by owners, Mick and Karen Very clean and comfortable The garden and views.

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Mick and Karen were great hosts who couldn’t do enough for us. Mick’s breakfast was amazing - poached eggs just right. Great location up above the main Kaikoura drag and the rooms were immaculate. Hot tub was a bonus! Highly recommend staying here if in Kaikoura.

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Great location., wonderful breakfast, very friendly and welcoming hosts

Mick and Karen are great hosts, and excellent cooks. Nikau Lodge is up a hill but just 5 minutes from all the action. A wonderful place to just enjoy nature.

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Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent view and location.

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We loved everything about our stay at Nikau Lodge! The place and location are perfect. Mick and Karen were excellent hosts. We were sorry to only be able to stay one night!

Personalised service and extremely comfortable facilities

We arrived late but this was not an issue as the landlords were flexible. The room was nice and the view from to the mountains and the see impressive. In the morning the breakfast was made fresh and was delicious.

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Clean comfortable rooms and a short walk to restaurants. Helpful and welcoming hosts.

Nothing to dislike

The property is on a great location, with wonderful comfy rooms. Nice space and very good bed. The bath is basic but had all one needs. Cold water and cookies were a fun touch. The breakfast was exceptional.

You can hear some road noise, but I barely noticed it.

Mick and Karen were great!

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Great breakfast, perfectly cooked. Set us up for the day.

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Beautiful house and grounds.

Just what we needed. Comfortable, clean and close to the whale station. Very welcoming hosts.

No negatives

Super comfortable bed and delicious breakfast!!!

Everything. Location, views, owners, hot tub

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By far the most phenomenal accommodation we've experienced in New Zealand. The whole home was immaculate, inside and out, and the bed was the most comfortable we've slept in. The view from the Whale Room was breathtaking! Thank you, Mick and Karen for the brilliant hospitality.

The Location was ideal with beautiful views upstairs & a short walk from the town centre. Mick & Karen were very friendly & helpful. Mick cooks an amazing breakfast that's worth staying there just for that :-) Highly recommend & definitely look forward to staying there again. Cheers Byron & Angela.

Appreciated the pick up from the train, the spa, the awesome view of ocean and mountains, the selection of soaps in the shower, the tasty breakfast, the spacious breakfast room/kitchen, friendly hosts, the amazing weather and colourful garden, the ability to store our e-bikes overnight, the milk and biscuits in the fridge

Noisy overnight traffic from the nearby main road, mainly due to the weekend HOP of Vintage cars in the town for the weekend

Everything. Special mention that the room had 2 suitcase stands and 2 chairs. Excellent breakfast with Mick’s homemade chilli jam😋.

Nothing not to like.

Mick is friendly and helpful and cooks some mean eggs! He also gave great restaurant recommendations. Kaikoura was a last minute decision, but we are glad we went. Beautiful coastline with some great hikes.

Very comfortable, friendly owner, tasty breakfast

Breakfast was amazing and our hosts were lovely.

Lovely room, awesome views, gorgeous breakfast and wonderful hosts. The bed was super comfy, very luxurious and relaxing, hugely enjoyable stay many thanks!

The only suggestions I have are very minor - a little fridge in the room would have been awesome, rather than going outside the room to the shared milk fridge for tea etc, and a rubbish bin in the main room would be great (I could only find a bin in the bathroom). Other than that, perfect :-)