About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Ngā Whare Mānatu in Geraldine Downs offers a bed and breakfast experience with comfortable rooms featuring air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy an open-air bath and outdoor seating area. The property provides free on-site private parking, ensuring convenience for all visitors. Convenient Location: Located 31 km from Richard Pearse Airport, Ngā Whare Mānatu offers easy access to local attractions. Highly rated for its scenic location and room comfort, the property is ideal for relaxation and exploration.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    This place is luxurious simplicity; perfect for a couple’s time away. The place is so cozy with every detail covered. Heated flooring and towel racks and everything angled to maximise the view outdoors. The bath is perfect for a soak. Loved that...
  • Margaret
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The accommodation was set in a private and peaceful environment. High end finishes and features. The additional treats were very well received as was the hot tub!
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    hot tub, the platters were amazing, so thank you as an added extra. Setting was perfect and relaxing.
  • Maxine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The peace, quietness and privacy and the little extra touches left for us. Loved the outdoor bath
  • Leanne
    Australia Australia
    We slept in the moonlight under the stairs and woke to a beautiful sunrise. Our experience was magical and we longed for nothing.
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful garden setting. Quiet with lovely views. The accommodation had every last little thing catered for.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great position and very unusual set up - quiet and lovely views
  • Kathryn
    Australia Australia
    This is an exceptional property and well worth the diversion from Christchurch! The view was stunning and the whole Whare is just outstanding. It was so peaceful and perfect for relaxing getaway.
  • Nicole
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful site, modern furnishing and comfortable. Star is at night in Birdsong in the morning and all day.
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stunning location and everything you could think of had been accommodated. Super clean and had so many extra touches of luxury.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ahuwhenua Ltd

Company review score: 9.5Based on 69 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Nga Whare Manatu is a unique retreat offering luxury accommodation above the beautiful boutique village of Geraldine. Nestled amongst native plants, stunning birdsong, views to the east coast sunrise and the amazing night sky, our vision is to provide you with a magical relaxing experience that showcases our natural environment and everything that connects us to our whenua (the land). Relax in your hot tub and enjoy the wonders of the stars then continue to view this magic from your bed through the large ceiling skylights and wake in the morning to incredible birdsong while watching the sunrise on the East Coast of South Canterbury.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Ngā Whare Mānatu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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