Property highlights
Parking
Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking
Kitchen facilities
Kitchenette, Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dining table
Family friendly
Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning, Streaming service (like Netflix)
Free WiFi
Internet services
Views
View, Garden view
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Higher level toilet, Entire unit located on ground floor, Toilet with grab rails
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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mersky
Australia“Privacy, quietness, amenities, hot tub, everything!”
Helen
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“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!”
Maxine
New Zealand“The peace, quietness and privacy and the little extra touches left for us. Loved the outdoor bath”
Leanne
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“Beautiful garden setting. Quiet with lovely views. The accommodation had every last little thing catered for.”
Stephen
United Kingdom“Great position and very unusual set up - quiet and lovely views”
Kathryn
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.”
Catherine
New Zealand“Stunning location and everything you could think of had been accommodated. Super clean and had so many extra touches of luxury.”
Jeffery
New Zealand“A very modern, clean and well-appointed property with all the little extras making our overnight stay one to remember!
the Stoked Stainless bath was incredibly relaxing and the perfect size for two people giving us both the perfect nights sleep.”
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 68 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
EnglishProperty surroundings
Facilities of Ngā Whare Mānatu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
House rules
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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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.
Accepted payment methods
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.
