Set on 6 acres of beautiful lakes and gardens, Donegal House offers free WiFi in public areas. It features a traditional Irish bar, a restaurant and a sunny terrace. Donegal House is a 6-minute drive from Kaikoura Beach. Central Kaikoura and Kaikoura Railway Station are each a 10-minute drive away. Each of the rooms has a separate seating area with a TV. All rooms offer an private bathroom with a hairdryer. You can relax alongside the fireplace at the bar, which also features traditional Irish music. The restaurant offers a range of pub-style meals which can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors. The tour desk can book local activities including swimming with dolphins, scenic flights and Maori cultural tours.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Kaikoura
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Harry
    Australia Australia
    no breakfast option but dinner was a good meal sitting on back deck with a cold beer. room was clean comfortable and tidy, new owners in process of some upgrades.
  • R
    Ron
    New Zealand New Zealand
    lovely setting good value for money, enjoyed the dinner, unfortunately didn't get to eat breakfast.
  • Santosh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hosts were fabulous and nearly accommodated every request we had. The location was lovely and peaceful. This is an Irish establishment, needless to say, the Irish bar was awesome, and again, the hosts most accommodating and friendly! The...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Donegal House

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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 supplements may apply.

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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.

Please inform Donegal House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Donegal House

  • Donegal House is 2.6 miles from the center of Kaikoura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Donegal House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Donegal House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Studio

  • The prices at Donegal House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Donegal House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at Donegal House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.