Donegal House

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Donegal House in Kaikoura offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and electric kettle. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a traditional ambiance. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the bar, and utilize the outdoor play area and children's playground. Convenient Amenities: The hotel provides a shuttle service, lounge, outdoor seating, picnic area, and tour desk. Additional facilities include free on-site private parking, housekeeping, and luggage storage. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its garden, bar, and attentive staff, Donegal House ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Derryn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Room and dinner were great. Staff worked hard and were great”
Patricia
New Zealand New Zealand
“The dinner we had on the night we arrived, was exceptional. My husband us raving about the chicken schnitzel & the mushroom sauce!”
Dan
United States United States
“Very beautiful scenery and the pub is outstanding.”
Jim
Canada Canada
“A real gem of a place! The gardens were really lovely, we enjoyed an awesome meal in their restaurant and had a great nights sleep. The staff were awesome!”
Ruby
New Zealand New Zealand
“Friendly staff, nice grounds and plenty of parking. Room was basic but nice enough, we even got upgraded to a room that went out onto the main deck.”
Lavanga
Singapore Singapore
“Staff was excellent, love the food and warmth of everyone.”
Jeffrey
United States United States
“The grounds were so beautiful. The food was very good, and it was convenient to drive into Kaikoura.”
Gill
New Zealand New Zealand
“We had stayed here before and wanted to return to once again experience the roaring fire and wonderful food it did not disappoint. Rooms small but comfortable and clean. Staff amazing.”
Jeff
United States United States
“The owners were extremely responsive and helpful. We did not have reservations for dinner on a busy night and they immediately "found a table" for us. The outside grounds are impressive, one can wander or sit and relax, the food, generous portions...”
Kelly
United States United States
“The bar area was great. authentic, and rustic atmosphere. service was above average, they made local recommendations of spirits that were excellent. It was located far enough from our room that we didn't hear the music late.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional

House rules

Donegal House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Donegal House in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that due to the recent earthquake, some roads are closed and alternate routes may need to be taken to access the property. For further information please refer to the New Zealand Transport Agency's website.