My review of Te Nikau Retreat, Punakaiki. We stayed at from 14 Nov to 17 Nov 2016.
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Here is my review of Te Nikau Retreat on:
TripAdvisor (3/5).
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Booking platform - Hotels.com
Price - NZD 163 per night
Room Type - Cottage / Backpackers
If you don't want to click on the links above, not a problem. Here's the full review of Te Nikau Retreat below:
This was our 3rd accommodation during our 2 month NZ road trip. We stayed for 3 nights.
Te Nikau is quite a unique place and your experience depends on which unit you pick. Mamaku Cottage is a self contained unit located the closest to the main road and I would describe it somewhere between a backpacker's unit and a motel. The 'Cottage' is not entirely a cottage as there's a unit above so you can hear the floorboards creak throughout the day. There's a nice garden in front and a very cozy and modern interior. However, no bathroom amenities eg shampoo are provided, there's no room cleanup on a daily basis and no place directly outside to throw your rubbish. There's a small area to park your car outside though it's not ideal - driving in just churns up all the stones and mud.
Navigating around the narrow roads of the Retreat using a sedan can be tricky, especially when you need to get your laundry done. While there's no TV, thankfully there's free Wifi. It is definitely a peaceful place though I would hesitate to say it's a family friendly.
Read - Our 20 New Zealand Accommodations
Read - How To Book a NZ Hotel
Here is my review of Te Nikau Retreat on:
TripAdvisor (3/5).
Do feel free to visit my profile on TripAdvisor too!
Booking platform - Hotels.com
Price - NZD 163 per night
Room Type - Cottage / Backpackers
If you don't want to click on the links above, not a problem. Here's the full review of Te Nikau Retreat below:
This was our 3rd accommodation during our 2 month NZ road trip. We stayed for 3 nights.
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| Te Nikau Retreat, Punakaiki |
Te Nikau is quite a unique place and your experience depends on which unit you pick. Mamaku Cottage is a self contained unit located the closest to the main road and I would describe it somewhere between a backpacker's unit and a motel. The 'Cottage' is not entirely a cottage as there's a unit above so you can hear the floorboards creak throughout the day. There's a nice garden in front and a very cozy and modern interior. However, no bathroom amenities eg shampoo are provided, there's no room cleanup on a daily basis and no place directly outside to throw your rubbish. There's a small area to park your car outside though it's not ideal - driving in just churns up all the stones and mud.
Navigating around the narrow roads of the Retreat using a sedan can be tricky, especially when you need to get your laundry done. While there's no TV, thankfully there's free Wifi. It is definitely a peaceful place though I would hesitate to say it's a family friendly.
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