Private kitchen
Check availability

Reviews of Glenburn Coastal Retreat

4 out of 5
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
413 Old Beach Road, Hapuku, Canterbury

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sumeera

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Exquisite design, thought and care has been put into our unit - what a fabulous stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from R on 2 May 2024
Thank you for your review, we appreciated your comments are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous spot the attention to detail is amazing, beautifully furnished, amazing views. We have stayed there 3 times and loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the house… the spacious rooms, the gorgeous garden, the interior. The view from the bed and the bath tub is amazing. We only spent a short time there, but it is a perfect place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James, los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glenburn is absolutely stunning such attention to detail and amazing views. The unit is huge. Super close to the centre of town too. Def recommend a visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from R on 3 Feb 2022
Hi, Thanks for your review and for staying with us, glad you enjoyed your time with us.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glenburn is the perfect place to simply relax and enjoy the stunning views. Every little detail of the property is well thought out and perfect. The breakfast is huge and delicious. It is truly a stress free, calming place to stay and the hosts are fabulous too. Absolutely loved it ❤
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from R on 9 Oct 2021
Thanks for your great review, it is nice to hear you enjoyed your, thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stunning in Kaikoura
Amazing place with gorgeous mountain and water views. Very spacious and comfortable. Loved the breakfast provisions - perfect place. Hope to make it a yearly stay😁
Gorgeous views for a bath!!
Lounge
Ginormous bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from R on 15 Jul 2021
Hi, Thanks for the great review, we appreciate your feedback, hope to see you here again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S., Cambridge, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views, great location and hosts
Beautifully situated cottage with amazing views all around, very clean with great amenities, lovely breakfast basket and friendly hosts. I would give it 10 out of 5 stars if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neale, Queenstown

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, private, high quality accommodation set up and run with great consideration and located in a beautiful spot conveniently near Kaikoura township. Do be aware that trains will occasionally pass by during the night. Not a big issue but light sleepers should consider bringing earplugs - don't let that put you off though - highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Best yet
What an amazing place, perfectly set up for a totally relaxing stay. The views are incredible and completely peacefully. Highly highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from R on 14 Oct 2020
Thank you for your review it is great to hear you enjoyed your stay, thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect location and awesome accommodation of the highest standard. Provided everything we needed and so much thought to detail has gone into this property - we had a perfect stay and can not wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from R on 15 Jul 2020
Thanks for your great review we appreciate your feed back, thanks for staying with us

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and quality of this property were second to none with views out to sea at front and mountains out back. There is a nice decked area both front and back and having an electric blind in the bedroom was a fantastic idea. You could just lay in bed, open the blind and watch the sunrise over the sea. Perfect, the bath is also fantastic having the full opening door to the deck by the bath. This is a wonderful place to stay and a short walk to the beach, was great to sit out front and see the dolphins jumping!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from R on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks for the fantastic review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and thanks for choosing our place for your time in Kaikoura.

10/10 Excellent

David, Christchurch

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome views, peace and quiet. The perfect spot to chill out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from R on 12 Feb 2020
Thank you for staying with us and your great review, we appreciate your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Charanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular in every way
Amazing place beautifully decorated with fantastic views front and back. Probably one of the most special places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from R on 5 Feb 2020
Thank you for staying with us and your great review, we appreciate your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful retreat that over delivered ♥️
The retreat was everything it promised and more. It was modern, private with the most amazing views. Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from R on 16 Jan 2020
Thanks for staying with us and for your great review we appreciate your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing . Very comfortable with stunning views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from R on 23 Oct 2019
Thanks for staying with us and your great review, we appreciate your feedback, hope you can come back again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to unwind. Quiet, private, and exceptionally clean. Beautiful views. Layout of lodging was wonderfully designed and decorated. Would definitely recommend. One of the most comfortable places I have ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from R on 13 Oct 2019
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us thanks for the great review and choosing us to stay with.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Montreal, Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highlight of our trip ! Double view, oceanview from the bedroom and mountain views from the rest of the unit. Very comfortable and luxurious. Breakfast provisions every day, delicious fruit salad, yogurt, muesli, eggs and croissants ! Beautifuly designed and very peaceful. We spent 4 nights and wished we stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from R on 13 Oct 2019
Hi Cynthia, really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us thanks for writing such a good review, I hope the rest of your travels are going well.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was stunning! The rooms were brand new. The breakfast was delicious. Of the roughly 30 countries I’ve visited, the 28 hours spent in Kaikoura were some of the best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from R on 18 Jul 2019
Thank you for your great review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and Kaikoura, thanks for choosing our place.

10/10 Excellent

ryan, Seattle, WA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property! Even though we only spent a night it couldn’t have been a more beautiful place. Coming from a large city it was so amazing getting to lay outside at night to see the stars Milky Way and all. Getting to look out at the ocean from the bed didn’t hurt either :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from R on 2 Apr 2019
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay, thanks for choosing us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glenburn Costal Retreat is on the top of my list of the best places we’ve stayed. The views, the attention to detail, the fixtures and fitting are perfect. My only recommendation (and really this is very minor) perhaps a blind over the window in the toilet area and in the lounge for comfort during the evenings. We loved staying here and we will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from R on 1 Apr 2019
Thanks for your great review we appreciate your feed back, thanks for choosing our place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property set between the ocean and the kaikoura range. The properties are designed so perfectly - you feel completely away from the rest of the world and you have everything you could need - all the finishes are top notch - can’t say enough good things about this place - hope to come back in the winter!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from R on 31 Mar 2019
Thank you for your great review, we appreciate the feedback, glad you enjoyed your stay, look forward to seeing you again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a beautiful location. The property was well-appointed, and in perfect condition. Upon arrival, there was a beautiful basket of homemade croissants and breakfast items laid out for the morning. It felt like our own 5 star cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from R on 30 Mar 2019
Thanks for your great review, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay, thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for the perfect getaway then Glenburn Coastal Retreat is for you. Honestly there is nothing that I would change about this facility. The bathroom has accordion doors to the beautiful deck which has fantastic view of the mountains in the back. The bedroom is situated so you wake up staring at the ocean in the morning. The place is so modern and clean and the perfect place to unwind. If you are debating staying in Kaikoura this is the place for you. Less than ten minutes to town center and all sorts of food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from R on 13 Mar 2019
Thank you for your great review, we appreciate the feed back, thanks for staying with us and we hope the rest of trip went well.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single greatest place we have ever stayed. Who ever designed the building did an amazing job. Words cannot describe the beauty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from R on 10 Feb 2019
Thanks for staying with us and your great review, good to hear your enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property, perfectly equipped
This is a beautifully designed and executed property - really makes you wonder if the hosts are architects (and also makes you want to hire them). Incredibly efficient and beautifully decorated. Great service and equipment - when you arrive, you have everything. Good location on a bluff overlooking the ocean - some binoculars are helpfully provided for whale watching/searching. We didn't find the local area as amazing as its reputation - or maybe we are just becoming jaded by the beauty of NZ - but the actual accommodation itself is faultless. You will love it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Richard on 10 Feb 2019
Thanks Roger we appreciate your review, glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for staying with us. hope to see you back again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a new and immaculate accommodation. Although not with beach access, the views of the ocean are stunning. It's on a private hilltop very close to town. Everything inside is new, spotless, and felt quite comfortable and spacious. Kitchen wasn't fitted with a lot of cookware, but for 2 people, it's workable. We BBQ'd fresh local fish we got in town on the grill on the back patio. I don't think you could find anything nicer at this price point anywhere in town. We were very happy we stayed at Glenburn Retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Richard on 9 Feb 2019
Thank you for staying with us and your good review we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Sorry you didn't get to the beach there is access to it with directions in the information book in the apartment. Hope the rest of your trip goes well.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glenburn lodge provided my husband and me with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime! It was simply perfect in every way. The unit was spacious, impeccably clean, fully equipped and one could not ask for a more beautiful location. The ocean view was gorgeous and unobstructed. The view of the mountains from the back deck was equally lovely. We even were able to enjoy the fireplace. The location on the edge of town was away from the crowds and just what we wanted. I only wish we could have stayed longer. We look forward to our return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Richard on 27 Jan 2019
Thank you for your review, we appreciate the feedback and are glad you both enjoyed your stay, look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Phoenix AZ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property, great view of the ocean on one side and mountains on the other. Modern and open space. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Richard on 10 Jan 2019
Hi Elaine, Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for staying with us, hope you can come back again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegant house and quiet atmosphere
This was the first night in NZ after a short night flight from Melbourne, so we wanted to be somewhere quiet and have a good rest. The house was beautifully decorated to every little detail, with a nice bath tub overlooking the mountains and sea views from the bed. We stopped in a Kaikoura grocery to buy food and wine for a bbq and enjoyed that in the early evening. Good beds and all the tv channels, incl Netflix.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Richard on 4 Jan 2019
Hi Paula, Thank you for your review, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay, hope you enjoyed the rest of NZ.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I have stayed in many countries & this is the best accommodation we have ever stayed at. The bungalow is beautiful with stunning views of the mountains & ocean. Only 5 mins drive to Kaikoura. Delicious breakfast. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Rich on 19 Nov 2018
Hi, Thank you for your great review we are really glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can make it back again. Kind regards Richard

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely stunning property and views. The place feels brand new and high end. If you are staying in Kaikoura don’t miss this place. Continental breakfast was a thoughtful touch and very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Rich on 16 Nov 2018
Hi Jason, Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us, hope you can back again one day. Kind regards Richard

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real gem of Kaikoura
Amazing views, amazing cabin, amazing breakfast and amazing service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Moira on 4 Oct 2018
Thanks for your great review, glad you enjoyed your stay, hope your trip back home went well.

10/10 Excellent

C.A., scottsdale, Ariz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Retreat
This is an incredible vacation home...a little hard to find at night but so worth it when you wake up in the morning to a delicious breakfast tray and views of the ocean and snow capped peaks. You can’t beat it. I’m going to tell all my friends about it! The place is upscale and immaculate...so tastefully done. Beautiful bathroom, comfortable bed and cozy living room with fireplace. Exceptional in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Rich on 1 Sept 2018
Thanks for lovely review, glad you enjoyed your stay, we apologise for the signage it is still a work in progress. Enjoy the rest of your travels.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Le paysage incroyable, le chalet est très bien équipé en tout, on se sent à la maison. On ne plus en repartir!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sawako

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from R on 9 May 2023
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay, thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Urs, Schopfheim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Super schöner Bungalow für 2 Personen, sehr gut ausgestattet, tolle Lage, sehr gutes Frühstück, beste Ferienwohnung im gesamten Aufenthalt in Neuseeland.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from R on 3 Dec 2019
Thank you for staying with us and for your great review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Gyeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really really enjoyed the stay in Glenburn! I wanted to stay more longer. My husband really liked welcome bread and jams. Also we can see the milkyway I hope we can go Glenburn again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from R on 29 Nov 2019
Thank you for your review great that you enjoyed your stay with us thanks for choosing us to stay with.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist phantastisch. Unsere (hohen) Erwartungen wurden noch übertroffen. Eine atemberaubende Aussicht auf die Berge auf der einen und aufs Meer auf der anderen Seite. Dabei völlige Ruhe und absolute Privatsphäre. Eine Ausstattung auf höchstem Niveau. Ein Bad, das eigentlich ein kleiner Spa-Bereich ist. Perfekt in jeder Hinsicht.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from R on 25 Nov 2019
Thanks for your review we really appreciate your great feedback we are glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for choosing us to stay with.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from R on 4 Sept 2019
Thank you for your great review and for staying with us, hope you can come back again one day.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from R on 27 Feb 2019
Thanks for your great review, we appreciate your feedback, thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully located and well designed property with attention to details.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from R on 7 Dec 2018
Thank you for your great review we appreciate you taking the time to do this. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you back again one day. Kind regards Richard

10/10 Excellent

huihui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
在新西兰之行最喜欢的地方，虽然离中心有点距离，但是开车没问题，非常干净，最主要风景真的是无与伦比。强烈推荐去凯库拉的都住这里。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from R on 9 Nov 2018
Hi, Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again one day. Kind regards Moira & Richard