Sundari Retreat

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Sundari Retreat in Otaki offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and open-air bath. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and picnic spots. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, breakfast in the room, and barbecue areas, catering to various outdoor activities. Comfortable Living: Each room includes a kitchenette, patio, and garden views. Amenities include a dining table, outdoor furniture, and a private entrance. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Sundari Retreat is 24 km from Kapiti Coast Airport and 48 km from HortResearch. Nearby shops enhance the guest experience. Highly rated for its garden, host, and nearby shops.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Emily
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely decor. Private location. Able to have my dog with me. Friendly and helpful owner. Offers everything I need and more for a comfortable pleasant stay.”
Ilan
New Zealand New Zealand
“It's a beautiful and relaxing place, the outdoor bath is amazing under a million starts above. Simply magic:)”
Jayden
New Zealand New Zealand
“Host was super helpful and directed me to lots of handy shops near by. The room was cozy. The internet was good and the shower was so nice”
Alain
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent location, a short drive to the coast and a short walk to food services and supermarket. At the start of the motorway to Wellington, 50 minutes to ferry.”
Vaia
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything bed comfy wish there was a fenced off section for dog to play”
Rachel
Australia Australia
“Perfectly fitted out for a short stay. private and very quiet. The bed was especially comfortable.”
Keriana
New Zealand New Zealand
“Thank you Dale, Sundari Retreat is amazing and the Gardens are private and beautiful”
Birch
Australia Australia
“Dale was the absolute perfect host and the flat has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Couldn't recommend enough!”
Moh
Singapore Singapore
“The location was excellent. It was within walking distance to the library, restaurants and shops.”
Gertjan
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very nice and quiet location. Nevertheless only 5 minutes from shops.”

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 Dale Mansill

9.7
Host review score
Dale Mansill
Serene and welcoming, Sundari Retreat was built in 2008 and is close to all amenities in Otaki. My home is bordering a farm and is sunny and private. Sundari is a self contained cottage on my property and is decorated in Balinese style with a bamboo ceiling and solid timber floors. The furnishings and artwork are also Indonesian as is the sub-tropical garden and deck area. There is an outside bath to soak in under the stars. A chiminea or large outside fireplace are also great for cosying up under the stars. If there are 3 of you I do have a very comfortable retro caravan on the section that can be hired for an extra cost. That person would have to use the studio bathroom facilities. A generous continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
I have been hosting for many years and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. I started with international students when my children were at home and am still in touch with some of them.I have 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren. Two live overseas and two are in New Zealand , as are the grandchildren ( thank goodness!) A lot of my family live in various places around the world which makes travelling a lot of fun. Hobbies include, travelling, cooking, reading, movies, following our national sports teams and watching tennis.
Two mins drive away in one direction, are cafe's, restaurants , shops and heated swimming pool. In the other direction are many eating places, a supermarket etc. About 5mins walk. You will find a boutique movie theatre in Waikanae, 15 mins drive from Otaki .10 mins drive to Te Horo , head towards the beach and you will find Kirsty's Bus Stop cafe in Sims Rd. The bus is situated amid a gorgeous coastal garden. Kirsty is an ex deli owner and caterer. I guarantee you won't be able to resist her treats. Head off to the beach (5 mins drive) walk in the bush, play golf, go mad in the outlet shops or do nothing at all!
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
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.