Kaitahi Lodge

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kaitahi Lodge in Palmerston North offers a bed and breakfast experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each room features garden views, a private entrance, and modern amenities. Delicious Breakfast: Guests can enjoy a continental, à la carte, vegetarian, or gluten-free breakfast with local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. The breakfast area includes a dining table and outdoor furniture. Additional Facilities: The property offers a hot tub, paid airport shuttle service, and free on-site private parking. Streaming services, a work desk, and a kitchenette enhance the stay. Nearby Attractions: Located 15 km from Palmerston North International Airport, the lodge is close to Palmerston North Convention Centre (10 km) and Massey University (8 km). Other attractions include Arena Manawatu and FoodHQ. Highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully furnished suite, very private in beautiful surroundings . Wonderful in suite dining created by Ryan”
Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“Place is extremely clean, luxuriously furnished and a pleasure to stay at. Spa also a welcomed bonus!”
Diccon
New Zealand New Zealand
“Breakfast brought in the day before was cool, as we had early morning starts.”
Pouesi
New Zealand New Zealand
“A serene place to unwind and rejuvenate. We can unwind in our room or socialise in the lounge. Great atmosphere for dining and great hosts”
Ernest
New Zealand New Zealand
“Spa pool, food, comfy furniture, coffee machine, beautiful flowers :)”
Maryanne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Elegant Private secure location Happy customer service”
Caroline
New Zealand New Zealand
“The high level of care and exceptional quality of the accommodation”
Felix
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything is beyond exceptional, from property, the owner and amenities”
Grant
New Zealand New Zealand
“I was looking for luxury accommodation and this fits the bill perfectly. Everything from the design of the suite to the comfort of the bed made it the perfect stay. The icing on the top was the breakfast -amazing. I now wish I had the dinner but...”
Pouesi
New Zealand New Zealand
“What a great space for relaxing and refuelling oneself especially after a full week of work. Absolutely welcoming and luxurious stay with lovely hosts Ryan and Jazz”

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.

Hosted by Jazz & Ryan

10
Host review score
Jazz & Ryan
Nestled amid native bush, this luxury lodge offers an idyllic retreat. A freshwater stream meanders through the property. This haven of tranquility is just a ten-minute drive from the CBD of Palmerston North and ten minutes to Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway. The lodge accommodates up to six guests across its two suites. The dining room seats 24 guests and has stunning views of the natural surroundings. The property boasts a glass-walled wine cellar and a 19-seated cinema. There is lots of secure parking. The award-winning chef ensures an exquisite dining experience for those passionate about food. You can add on a private dinner experience with your booking.
With hosts on-site to promptly address your needs, interaction is at your discretion—whether you seek local tips, engaging conversation, or privacy. Choose company or solitude, the hosts will ensure your stay is memorable and relaxing. Ryan, our resident chef, has over 16 years of experience in the industry. He ran his own restaurant in the CBD of Palmerston North for the past 13 years before exiting early 2024. With a deep passion for food, Ryan is eager to curate a culinary experience in a non-traditional format. Jazz has spent 15 years in marketing and has been instrumental in growing the business she co-founded across New Zealand. A lover of organising and coordinating, she’s always ready to pitch in wherever needed—most frequently found in the sink, tackling a mountain of dishes.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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.