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Manuka Retreat

3.5 star property
Cottage in Ben Ohau with kitchen and furnished patio

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Terrace/patio - Manuka Retreat (Ben Ohau)
Manuka Retreat provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Manuka Retreat

Cottage in Ben Ohau with kitchen and furnished patio
This cottage features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a furnished patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is not available.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Shop 8, 3 Benmore Place]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Manuka Retreat House Ben Ohau
Manuka Retreat House
Manuka Retreat Ben Ohau
Manuka Retreat Cottage
Manuka Retreat Ben Ohau
Manuka Retreat Cottage Ben Ohau

About the area

Map
241 Manuka Terrace, Ben Ohau, 7901

What's nearby

  • Lake Ruataniwha - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lake Ohau - 21 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 22 min drive - 25.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manuka Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Manuka Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Manuka Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Manuka Retreat?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Manuka Retreat located?

Situated in Ben Ohau, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Twizel Town Centre, Mueller Ridge and Lake Ohau. Lake Ruataniwha is 11 mi (17.6 km) away.

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Manuka Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved how quite and remote it was. Just 10 mins In to town. Quite and peaceful location with great mountain views and incredible stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet place. I like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pei Chui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021