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Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Deck or patio
  • Dryer
The current price is AU$250
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June

Explore the area

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Waikanae, Wellington
  • Place, Nga Manu Nature Reserve
    ā€Ŗ3 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Waikanae Beach
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬
  • Place, Paraparaumu Beach
    ā€Ŗ9 min driveā€¬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ā€Ŗ9 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$250
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June

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About this property

Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast

Are you looking for a place to chill out and relax? We have it all here. Surrounded by native trees, amazing bird life and a deck to relax & enjoy.
Self-service breakfast is provided complete with bacon, eggs, cereals, coffee, toast, yoghurt and fruit. The guest house is totally self-sufficient complete with BBQ if you want to do your own thing. It's all over to you.
Discover what the Sunny Kapiti Coast has to offer.
Don't delay - book in today!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0ā€“17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please no shoes inside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7515716
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast on 26 June 2026 start from AU$250, 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 Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast located?

Situated in Waikanae, this golf guesthouse is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Nga Manu Nature Reserve and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Waimeha Domain. Waikanae Beach and Kapiti Marine Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Escape in Manu - Enjoy the best of the Kapiti Coast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place to relax and listen to the bird life.Accommodation was excellent.Owners were super friendly and made us feel very welcome.Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fresh breakfast menu and kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, restful retreat amongst the birdsong and native bush. We had everything we needed for our stay and more, and could feel at home, even choosing to just relax here rather than go and do things.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice property and location, breakfast and other food was a nice touch. Loved the personalised welcome message!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANINE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical spot in the middle of native bush. The bird life was amazing. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property just what we needed and all went well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect. Everything as described and more. Really felt like you had gone bush with beautiful amenities. It rained, which was perfect! We will book again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My second stay here. Peaceful, relaxing. Easy to get to town, beach, cycle tracks. The bird life is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a wonderful experience here, amongst native bird calls and lush bush. Tuis at your kitchen window to drink from the water trough, giant tree ferns out the bathroom window. Lovely friendly hosts, well stocked kitchen & fridge. Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a special place. Clean, quiet and in such a beautiful location. Maria was helpful and the perfect host. Im sorry that we didnt stay longer, but we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

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

Lovely weekend getaway

Beautifully presented and in a stunning location. We went for a weekend getaway from Wellington and it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Great quiet place

Lovely place very quiet with lots of lovely bird life. Great supply of food and nice comfortable place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent 2 night stay. It was an amazing location, right next to a reserve. We love the bush and native birds so it was perfect for us. The bach was very fully equipped and provisioned, including eggs and bacon in the fridge! We met our hosts on a couple of occasions and they were very welcoming and informative. We had our local relatives up for coffee and they were equally impressed, and will spread the word...we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Loved it

Loved our stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Wonderful location

Gave us the wind-down space we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn J.

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

Lovely little house

Loved the setting and the birds were so cool hearing all the native songThe place was lovely clean and tidy and enjoyed all the extra food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

A Perfect Stay in a Great Area

Excellent all round. Maria was a lovely, friendly host and the property was extremely comfortable. This is a great area, with good eating places and a first class beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al W.

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

Magic spot

Perfect location and very relaxing. Well recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Great location and tidy house

Fantastic to be amongst the bush and birdlife. Well appointed flat with everything needed included plenty for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Overnight

Beautiful place to stay Very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SG G.

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

Fabulous native bush and bird retreat

Our hosts Maria and Chris were fabulous and made this lovely separate accommodation so welcoming for us. The bird life was abundant and their songs just delightful. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

My stay

amazing property with everything you need and more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Perfect oasis in Waikenae

The property was gorgeous and peaceful. Maria thought of every amenity to create a beautiful and comfortable stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Pleasant Stay

Had everyone you require.Great location next time would take bikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025