檸檬樹旅館(Lemon Tree Lodge)

This B&B was pricier than my other bookings on my long trip to New Zealand, however, saying that, I felt that it was good "bang for buck". The first thing is that you are not located on the main highway, North of the town. If you want access to groceries, liquor, etc, this is where you want to be (and you'll be on a noisy highway with many motels). But, if you want an experience that you will never forget, then stay here. I was dropped off by the bus and walking and, even with pushing my 50 lb suitcase up a steep path and sweating my brains out, I was so impressed with where I landed up (and I'm 64 yrs old!). The Lemon Tree Lodge is a small B&B, run by a family. I met the lady (can't remember her name, sorry), and she was lovely. The manager of the hotel, a young woman from Italy working on a Work Visa, was also very attentive to anything that I asked for. I can't understand how anybody could complain about the self-serve breakfast here. They had everything (other than fried foods - eggs, bacon) that you could imagine. I never get why some tourists consider things "bad" if it's not exactly what they eat at home. That's why you travel :) And, as far as stating that you talk to nobody in this B&B and that it is very inpersonal, that is probably because you never said hello to anybody. Again, take responsibility for your happiness and talk to people. I spoke with the owner, the manager (many times) and at least 3 other couples staying there from different countries (over a 2 day period). I stayed in the Sunflower Room (not ocean view) and I might as well have been in the room with a view because every chance I had, I walked around (30 seconds) to the front and sat in the area that was there for the back rooms to enjoy the views, which are stunning by the way! I must have sat there 4 times in 3 days.

Lovely little inn on top of the hill in Kaikōura. Family run, so you’ll likely meet the owner who is a very nice woman. She does an adorable continental breakfast spread every morning with hard boiled eggs, meats and cheeses, yogurt, fresh fruit and granola, fresh bakery muffins and breads, jellies, etc. We had a back room with a porch and the most AMAZING view. At night you can sit out and just stare up at the stars. The night sky in Kaikoura is stunning. The only downside was no AC and no ceiling or any fans in the room. But we opened the windows and double door and there was a breeze like 90% of the time so I guess in NZ it’s all about letting the outside in!

We spent 2 nights in one of the top bedrooms with a balcony and a nice view over Kaikoura and the ocean. The room offered all expected amenities and had a fridge and coffee machine too. Breakfast was available between 8 and 9 AM and could be taken to our room. Service was very friendly.

Lovely well run guest house within easy reach of all amenities. Clean rooms with a lovely continental breakfast. Some bedrooms have a fantastic view over the ocean. I accidentally left a jacket there which the owners kindly posted on to me in Auckland. Highly recommended for visiting Kaikoura

Une chambre spacieuse qui aurait pu être plus propre en ce qui a trait aux fenêtres et les recoins. L’emplacement est magnifique entouré de végétation luxuriante. Les chanceux ont une vue sur la mer. Le personnel est sympathique et accommodant avec un early breakfast. Se fait bien à pied pour les restau, la mer ou se rendre au départ du Kaikoura Whale Watch.

We stayed two nights here, we had a room (poppy) very nicely located looking over the seafront. The lodge is walking distance from the sea and even the whale watching boat, very quiet. Some mixed feelings as to how the breakfast was arranged, it was available in the kitchen area, to be combined and brought to your room. No hot dishes, but much better than a traditional continental (typically it was breads, muffins, boiled eggs, cheese and ham, jams, different types of granola and fruits) On the other hand the privacy was appreciated, for once we didnt have to engage in conversations with other tourists or host, it was a welcome change. Just dont expect a B&B experience with common table etc as many other B&B we had in New Zealand.

This is a beautiful b b in the picturesque town of Kaikoura. We had an ocean view room with a balcony that was just mesmerizing. With an early start one morning for whale watching, the staff was more than accommodating, giving us a breakfast tray the day before.

Our stay was so lovely. The owner is a nice person and she prepared everything for us with lots of attentions. We stayed in an ocean room and the view was amazing. Also the breakfast was really good. The position is ok, close to the center of Kaikoura. Super recommended!