Kahere Retreat
About this motel
Located in Franz Josef / Waiau, this charming motel for $205 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 5 km north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 13km away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Franz Josef / Waiau
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(339 Reviews)
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10.0
The uniqueness and craftsmanship. It’s something a little different which makes this place a little gem.
Thanks for the awesome stay and adding to our family holiday memories.
Stairs are steep inside, although we were all ok with these, some people would find them problematic.
8.0
The instructions for the keys were clear and went smoothly. They had turned on the heaters so it was nice and warm. The beds were nice and it was cosy sleeping upstairs in the roof space.
The internal stairs were very steep and a bit dangerous.
6.0
Cool concept and nice porch areas. Very cute dog running around that my kids loved. Good price compared to others in the area. Very warm and even with just heaters it was easy to keep the family warm.
Pretty good stay but there was a massive crack in one of the windows which was not noted when booking and had some tape over it. Big bed was firm and the single beds were uncomfortable and felt unstable. Still a good deal when looking at other properties in the area but the crack in window and some dirty cutlery in the drawer was a bit off putting. The stairs are very dangerous and should be listed before booking - had to make sure kids were very careful up and down them and even easy to hurt yourself on them (even though they look beautiful). Photos online look more secluded but in reality you can see right into other peoples chalet which made it not feel so private.
10.0
Wonderful place, very stylish, cosy, spotless clean and new, has everything you need and even more. Great surprise were sauna and spa - really hot, with great design. We’re already planning to come back.
8.0
great location, hot tub, quiet, friendliness of staff and good heating
not many cooking utensils, stairs were hard to navigate, bumped head a few times as ceiling quite low in newsroom.
8.0
Beautiful little cabins in what I can only imagine is a lovely area (rained the whole time sadly so only saw the inside of a cloud!)
10.0
Amazing. Unique. Spacious. Magical.
Well appointed. Bful. Definitely recommend. Will be back. Awesome for couple/s and fam / friends.
Nothing!!!
8.0
property and location. Inside downstairs of cabin very thoughtful and couches really nice. Fine for 2 people, would be crowded with more. deck and chairs, table were great as well as exterior covered table
The beds. twin bed rolled around with the person on it and was very soft. full bed stable but also so soft it might be difficult w 2 people in it. upstairs ceilings very low, non issue for us, just FYI if you are tall. Advertised hot tub unusable as water was exceeding cloudy. As a fellow hot tub owner and maintenance person, there was no way I felt comfortable using the common tub in the condition it was in. To be fair, I did not mention this to the owner as we were there for one night only and that wouldn’t of been enough time to rectify the water quality.
9.0
Spa was great
10.0
Fantastic property, stunning and cozzy cabin AND a hot tub!
10.0
great location and gorgeous surrounds.
9.0
Quaint two-level country cottage style in secluded surroundings. Nothing but the sound of birds. Very comfortable.
This is a contactless venue. So there is no host.
The stairs to the bedrooms were a feature of the cottage/chalet but steep and narrow for a senior like me.
9.0
private
gardens
10.0
Very cute chalet
the stairs
10.0
The handcrafted standalone cabin with a loft was incredible to look at and stay in. The hosts were lovely and the setting was beautiful
10.0
Property was very nice in a beautiful location
10.0
Amazing location, the chalet had everything we needed and the beds were super comfy
Nothing!
10.0
design and location of the cabin was perfect
wasn’t a problem for us but the stairs to the bedrooms could be a problem for elderly people
10.0
great location with excellent facilities. host were extremely friendly and helpful.
8.0
Great location
8.0
very clean and nice house
no microwave and no tv
6.0
Good location and stunning views
Cold and heating not adequate also couldn’t get the wifi working which was really important for us to plan our next leg.
6.0
Very cute little place. The view from the bedroom was amazing and so nice to wake up to, so was the sound of the birds.
We didnt realise there was no microwave or T.V. Our second day we woke up to no power which wasnt their fault but no alternative option was given nor were we given a discount for not being able to access the facilities we paid for. Also i don't mind animals but the dog kept coming over and barking which was a bit of a pain
8.0
Great little cabin.
floor was ice cold. no carpet at couches. shower design makes the whole floor to be wet when showering.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Franz Josef / Waiau?
The average price for a rental in Franz Josef / Waiau is $115 per night. This rental is $90 above the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kahere Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Kahere Retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kahere Retreat?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony / patio.
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