Manakau PurePod  

Tucked into Kaikoura — just 16 km from the town center — Manakau PurePod is an apartment-style vacation home that feels private and tucked-away.

This one-bedroom retreat leads onto a balcony with garden views and a terrace with mountain vistas. The space has a private entrance and soundproofing for quiet stays, plus accessibility via an elevator/lift and an on-site press service. Rooms feature a well-equipped kitchen, a shower bathroom with free toiletries, and thoughtful, simple décor.

Enjoy free private parking, a patio and outdoor seating, plus barbecue facilities and a garden for lounging. Fresh mountain-view mornings and nearby hiking make it easy to get outside.

There’s an on-site restaurant for easy meals, and the kitchenette lets you self-cater with a fridge, stovetop and full kitchenware. Fire up the BBQ for al fresco dinners in the garden.