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Kaimata Retreat

4.0 of 5
297 Cape Saunders Road | Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Kaimata Retreat
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Ranked #1 of 55 Dunedin B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
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Northampton
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55 reviews 55 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Simply the best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Of all the beautiful places we stayed during our month long trip round NZ Kaimata comes out tops. It is quite a way out from Dunedin on rather narrow, twisting roads. Our satnav took us on a very odd route and at the end of a very long drive we wondered where on earth we were going. However all our... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Thank you very much for staying at Kaimata Retreat whilst visiting the Otago Peninsula ! We are delighted you enjoyed your time here - tena koe (thank you) for your review. A number of guests have commented that their satnav took them on a bit of a 'tiki tour' (roundabout way) before final arrival at the lodge ... we always... More

Castle Rock, Colorado
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Truly a Retreat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We stayed three nights at Kaimata Retreat and it was truly special. Kyle and Rachel were wonderful hosts and made our stay more than perfect. Always helpful and pleasant with suggestions about activities, made phone calls for us, took us to the warf and carried us to the end of the Otago Inlet with their boat, all with a smile.... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Thank you very much for staying at Kaimata Retreat! the best part of being involved with the lodge is the super people we are so fortunate to meet. We love where we live and it is a pleasure to be able to share this distinctive part of New Zealand. Being able to walk a deserted beach alongside the South Pacific... More

Phoenix, Arizona
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Out of this world!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

We have traveled much of the world and stayed in some pretty great places, but Kaimata is just at the top of any list. Kyle and Rachel are wonderful people, posters for Kiwi charm. You shouldn't separate the beauty of the resort itself from them; they built it, they decorated it, and they keep it perfect with great grace and... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Thank you very much for staying at Kaimata Retreat and your generous feedback - it was really just wonderful to meet 'ya'all' thank you for your warmth of spirit and appreciation of our offerings - the retreat is to present a comfortable place from which to appreciate the open land, water scapes and wildlife activity. one day Mavericks and Redwood. More

Franz' Jozef
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Feels like heaven...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

We arrived at Kaimata at februari the third, on a Sonny day. We were welcomed by Kyle, the manager who showed us his beautifull place in which we woudloper stay for two days. It is a modern place to stay and it when you are there you Will entourage your stay, like we did. Sitting in front of the room,... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
9 March 2013

Thank you very much for staying at Kaimata Retreat ! Great you were able to sit for a time and watch the estuary activity - wildlife comings and goings. Pre-dinner stroll to the hills bend and enjoy South Pacific ocean views looking down Papanui Inlet bar and the length of Victory beach, or, early morning jog along the estuary road... More

Bern, Switzerland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“a wonderful relaxing place...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013 via mobile

the lodge and the room was beautiful with a great view! we enjoyed our stay there very much! the silence and the wildlife are fantastic! In the evening, we had our own chef Pedro. He cooked like a hero delicious dinners and was a little bit our host... He knew a lot of interesting things about the region. Our host... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
9 March 2013

Thank you very much for staying at Kaimata Retreat ! and thank you for your review - wonderful you had enjoyable evening with chef Pedros 'southern' hospitality and cuisine - delicious foods served with care. The Hooker's sea lion are one of the rarest species of sea lion in the world - such impressive mammals, their water finesse spectacular to... More

Interlaken, Switzerland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Thank you Rachael & Kyle!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

On our 4 week trip through NZ north and south islands we were lucky to find this place. Thank you, Rachael & Kyle, for this extraordinary stay in your beautiful house high above the blue lagoon, thank you for the friendly welcome, for helpful advice to plan some special excursions in your region, for the outstanding breakfast and exquisite dinners... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
9 March 2013

Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Kaimata Retreat! We are so pleased you found us too ! A good day can be spent exploring Otago Peninsula scenery, special biodiversity and history. Dunedin's Otago Harbour is 20 km long, popular for water sports and industry. The south-eastern shores quite different, offer wave tossed coastlines, majestic ocean views and... More

Doha, Qatar
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Enjoying very fine food & gorgious views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

This is a unique place to stay, it is a bit of a drive from Dunedin, so make sure you have nothing planned there as it takes 30 minutes or so to get to the lodge. But it is a wonderful drive. When we arrived we had no idea what to expect as our travel agency booked it for us.... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
9 March 2013

Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Kaimata Retreat during your time on the Otago Peninsula ! It is a good 25 minute drive from Dunedin following Portobello Road harbour-side to Portobello village, from here, you depart from the main road, your last 8 km are over narrow gravel roads winding around Hoopers Inlet and Papanui Inlet estuaries... More

Nottingham
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70 reviews 70 reviews
63 hotel reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
“Beautiful and unique lodge on the stunning Otago Peninsula”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

It's not easy to find but it's worth the effort. Dunedin is a nice town, well worth taking time out of a South Island tour to visit and the Otago Peninsula is the spectacular spur of land heading off into the ocean from the town. The lodge is purpose built with a luxurious 'eco-lodge in the wilds' feel. Kyle and... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Thank you very much for staying at Kaimata Retreat. Yes, the location is pleasant rural, take your time on the gravel road and keep well left on the blind corners :) it is a scenic drive, watch for the shore birds who occupy the tidal meadows - we recommend arrival during daylight hours as there is no street lighting on... More

california
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Highlight of our trip!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

We stayed here with our family of 5 over the New year holiday, and everyone agreed it was the best thing on our trip. As we were 5, we rented the entire retreat(which I strongly recommend), which was like having our own vacation home already outfitted for us. We read books by the fire, took walks, enjoyed the hot tub... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thank your family very much for staying at Kaimata Retreat. We are pleased your time was terrific - a vacation within a vacation! There are windswept beaches to walk on the Otago Peninsula. The yellow-eyed penguin, hoiho, is thought to be the world's rarest penguin - so very special to see. We believe too, the retreat and natural environments offer... More

Te Anau, New Zealand
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“WOW”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Imagine sitting for an accomplished chef's (Pedro's) personally prepared for you dinner in a house on a hill with a view of water, where seals play, sheep grazing hillside in the near distance....If you stay at Kyle and Rachel's beautiful bed and breakfast, there is no need to imagine. This place, the rooms, food, ambience, location, hosts and kitchen staff... More

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KaimataRetreat, Owner at Kaimata Retreat, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thank you very much for staying at Kaimata Retreat ! we are delighted you had a lovely stay - that you enjoyed the lodge attributes, service and location medley - this is important to us, to create a nice place to relax, be looked after, behold this amazing natural environment. Great to meet your company - thank you. More

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Address: 297 Cape Saunders Road | Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Dunedin
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Ranked #1 of 55 B&Bs / Inns in Dunedin
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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