Set on 6 acres of beautiful lakes and gardens, Donegal House offers free WiFi in public areas. It boasts 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 en suite 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 particularly 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
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Kaikoura
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bruce
    United States United States
    The location is beautiful. We got a garden side room and had a wonderful view of the mountains. The garden is also kept in beautiful shape.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Excellent and very well patronised dinner service. Staff advised us to book and we were glad we did. Food was excellent, staff checked people were happy, and the atmosphere was buzzing.
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great country pub atmosphere; with unexpectedly beautiful garden.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Donegal House
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Children's playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is 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.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Donegal House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Donegal House

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

    • Children's playground
    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at Donegal House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Donegal House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Studio

  • Donegal House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

  • The prices at Donegal House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.