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The Bach Retreat Kakanui

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A modern interior with a wooden dining table, a white sofa, and a glass door leading to a balcony. - The Bach Retreat Kakanui (Kakanui)
A building exterior with a metal door, a window, and a towel hanging on a hook. - The Bach Retreat Kakanui (Kakanui)
A modern open-plan living area with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and bar stools. - The Bach Retreat Kakanui (Kakanui)
A gated area with a gravel path leading to a building with a modern design, surrounded by trees and greenery. - The Bach Retreat Kakanui (Kakanui)
A beach with a person walking along the shore, waves gently lapping at the sand, and a cloudy sky above. - The Bach Retreat Kakanui (Kakanui)
The Bach Retreat Kakanui provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
The current price is NZ$443
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

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About this property

The Bach Retreat Kakanui

  • Bach or holiday home, 2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Bunkroom (Sleep 6)
    Pack your togs, fishing rod, whitebait net and surfboards for your retreat. This bach has everything you need for a relaxing beach holiday. You are spoilt for choice when you stay at this great Kakanui coastal getaway. Relax and enjoy your peaceful seaside surroundings or get amongst the beautiful local environment. Take a stroll down to the beach for some fun in the surf.


    New addition- outside pizza oven.

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About the area

Located in Kakanui, this holiday home is on a river. Oamaru Harbour and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Hakapureirei Beach and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Travelling with kids? Consider Totara Estate and Whitestone Cheese Factory. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing. Visit our Kakanui travel guide
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Map
Kakanui, OTA

What's nearby

  • A large airship parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "INSERT 2 COINS."
    Steampunk HQ
    23 min drive - 25.5 km
  • A coastal scene with boats docked at a pier and a hillside in the background.
    Oamaru Harbour
    23 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Te Hakapureirei Beach
    7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Oamaru Gardens
    22 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory
    23 min drive - 26.3 km

Restaurants

  • Coast
    4 min drive
  • Purton’s Cafe and Bar
    7 min drive
  • Alma
    14 min drive
  • The Natural Dairy
    11 min drive
  • Seaview Cafe
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bach Retreat Kakanui pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bach Retreat Kakanui on 30 Oct 2026 start from NZ$443, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bach Retreat Kakanui?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bach Retreat Kakanui located?

This family-friendly Kakanui holiday home is located by the sea, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Totara Estate and Bushy Beach. Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Bach Retreat Kakanui Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the Bach Retreat

Lovely clean & modern place. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The bach

Great holiday home in a great location. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

An amazing place to stay, it has everything you need in a fantastic location. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday with Family

Great location for us to download for a little holiday and was a nice central location for the south island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend getaway

Great place for a getaway with family or friends! 3 of the bunk mattresses are really only suitable for children (thin foam) but otherwise there was everything we needed for a chill out time. Loved the donkey singing to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful propert, great for families

Wish we had stayed longer! Made the best of our one night stay but can see how this property would be perfect for familes with kids. A beautifully thought out home away from the hustle and bustle. Short drive to Oamaru and breathtaking views of the veach right down the street!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing space

Property is spacious in a lovely large garden close to many attractions. Well equipped and lovely woodburner. Lovely walking at Herbert Hills and visiting the penguin colony was a delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and beautiful

We've stayed in a variety of baches around Kakanui, and the Bach Retreat was definitely one of the best. Great location, and beautiful modern home with everything you need. We found it clean and tidy. The weather went from hot to cold quite quickly, but the woodburner and various heaters kept us warm and toasty. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One night stay in kakanui

We used this place as a late stop off and sleep over before hitting the road again. Should have stopped and parked up. Lovely spot, cool place, comfortable beds, etc. highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous bach

We booked Bach Retreat as our base while participating in an adventure race. Fabulous wee place - warm and comfortable with everything we needed (including great showers for after!). Great communication from our very friendly host. Would absolutely recommend and stay again ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great communication, beautiful location and very clean. Was perfect for a getaway with friends. Only thing that let it down was the bbq not working, the jets were all clogged up so only 2 out 5 jets worked and not that well. Couldn’t use it to cook on. Small issue considering everything else was great. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach was amazing.

The deck was big. Beach was beautiful. We were missing a kitchen table and kitchen was lacking in equipment and what there was needed updating. First impression was impacted by loads of bird droppings and spiderwebs on entry.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Family Xams

Had a great stay with family over Christmas! Plenty of room for all of us. Only disappointment was the bathrooms, the main bathroom had not been cleaned properly and when having the first shower the bottom flooded as it was so blocked in the drain, we had to clean it out ourselves, the same was happening in the onsuot bathroom and sink. Really needs a detailed clean. We also brought everything to make pizza for my daughters birthday on xmas eve given there was a pizza oven advertised, when we arrived there we two old dirty fry pans in there, no pizza stone or paddle to even put a pizza in and out of there so not sure how one is meant to cook pizza in there, i wpuld remove that from the listing or provide the appropriate tools so it can be used, or just have a fire pit as that is all it is good for.Other than that it was a great stay, and we really enjpyed our xmas! Wpuld come back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property a lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always have a wonderful experience when I stay at this retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stayThankyou
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy accommodation, everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fabulous - we loved everything about the place - just super.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect location for exploring the area and taking in some of the unique sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. The house was very comfortable and very nicely furnished with all the amenities you would need. The host was very helpful and easy to communicate with. A very enjoyable stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Bach Retreat, we would have liked to stay for longer!Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Highlight was our BBQ dinner on the deck surrounded by lovely scenery and peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay again

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private property, we’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Lovely and clean. Communication with the hosts was easy and they were so lovely. Great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place

Finding it, settling in, the whole weekend was easy. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024