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Welcome to Miharotia where you'll enjoy superb hospitality in superior style. Located atop the Kaikoura peninsula - amidst extensive garden and only 3 kms from the town centre. A proud member of the Heritage and Character Inns of New Zealand.

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Miharotia House
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Miharotia House

Miharotia House is an architecturally designed and decorated luxury Bed and Breakfast, nestled on the Kaikoura peninsula and overlooking the tourist mecca of New Zealand, Kaikoura.

Meticulously designed by New Zealand architect, John Chapman, to capture the panoramic 180 degree views and incorporate recycled New Zealand Rimu from the original House. You will enjoy the attention to detail in this superb home, from the spiral wooden staircase to the curved windows in the dinning room.
Subtly sophisticated, inside are three individually decorated guest suites complimented with modern day luxuries. From your balcony enjoy views of the ocean, mountain ranges and the delightful Miharotia House formal gardens. Each suite has been beautifully appointed with hand chosen pieces of exquisite furniture and art. High definition, flat screen LCD T.V’s, cable television and direct dial telephone lines, complimentary WIFI. Your wonderful private bathroom has under floor heating, ecologically friendly and personalised spa toiletries and the finest thick cotton towels and bathrobes.
 
Gourmet breakfast begins with the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans from the Italian Espresso machine. Your breakfast consists of two courses, the first is a buffet of cereals, breads, fresh fruits and home baked muffins. Leisurely make your selection whilst discussing your itineary with Polly & Trevor or learning about the local area. The second course is an a'lacarte menu, from Egg's Benedict to Waffels both the sweet and savoury tooth will be satisfied.
 
Miharotia's superb location make it perfect for those attending Kaikoura Whale Watch or Dolphin Encounter activities as the township is only a 5 minute drive by car. On-site, secure parking included. Views of the Kaikoura mountain ranges tumbling into the Pacific Ocean make Miharotia an unforgettable destination for Honeymooners or a romantic getaway.
 

Main Suite

The beautiful main suite at Miharotia is a favourite for guests and hosts alike.

Surrounded by windows, the suite bathes in sunlight and allows you to admire the spectacular coastal and mountain views from nearly all points of your room. Melt into the luxurious Bianca Lorenne Linen on your King size bed, relax in the leather reclining, 360 degree swivel chairs, step through the double french doors onto a large open balcony, sneak a midnight snack from the gourmet minibar and watch a classic movie on your 32inch flatscreen LCD TV.

Thoughtful touches include; polished Rimu floor boards, bathroom underfloor heating, ecologically friendly and personalised spa toiletries, thick cotton towels and bathrobes, gourmet minibar, coffee plunger, selection of herbal teas, individually controlled heating, complimentary WIFI and private phone line.

The Four-Poster Suite

The meticulous decor and hand selected items of furniture and art combine to create a tranquil and romantic ambiance in the Four-Poster Suite.

This suite features a traditional solid timber, four-poster queen-sized bed. French double doors open outside onto your balcony overlooking the formal gardens and magnificent ocean and mountain views.

Thoughtful touches include, bathroom underfloor heating, ecologically friendly and personalised spa toiletries, thick cotton towels and bathrobes, gourmet minibar, coffee plunger, selection of herbal teas, complimentary WIFI, individually controlled heating and private phone line.

The Garden Room

The largest suite at Miharotia, relax into the luxurious Bianca Lorenne Linen on your King size bed as you listen to small fantails and bellbirds outside your door. Unwind in the leather reclining lazy boy chairs, step through either of your two double french doors onto a large open balcony, soak your body in aromatic fragrances in your own private bath, sneak a midnight snack from the gourmet minibar and watch a classic movie on your 32inch flatscreen LCD TV.

Thoughtful touches include; bathroom underfloor heating, ecologically friendly and personalised spa toiletries, thick cotton towels and bathrobes, private bath, gourmet minibar, coffee plunger, selection of herbal teas, individually controlled heating, complimentary WIFI and private phone line.

Your Hosts Trevor & Polly Ruawai....have lived in Kaikoura for over 30 years. Polly was born in Kaikoura and is a native New Zealander, Maori of Ngai Tahu descent. Trevor is a local fisherman and has an abundance of knowledge of the surrounding sea life, flora and fauna. For the past 10 years they have enjoyed welcoming guests to this beautiful property and sharing knowledge of the surrounding area.

Phone 64 3 319-7497
Fax 64 3 319-7498
Email Click to email
Website Click to visit
Address 274 Scarborough St,
Kaikoura Peninsula
Kaikoura
New Zealand
Guest and Hosted - 4 Star Plus - Enviro Rating
Enviro Silver

Directions...

Directions from Christchurch: As you enter Kaikoura on State Highway One you will pass the Kaikoura Race Course on your right. At the top of the hill turn right & turn immediately right again onto Scarborough St. Drive along Scarborough St until you reach the turn off to the Kaikoura lookout. Miharotia House is the first house on the right. Directions from Blenheim: As you enter Kaikoura remain on State Highway One. At the top of Churchill Street turn left onto Scarborough St. Drive along Scarborough St until you reach the turn off to the Kaikoura lookout. Miharotia House is the first house on the right.

Nearby Activities...

Arts & Crafts, Cultural Attractions, Farms, Wineries, Golf, Walking/Trekking, Diving, Bird Watching, Dolphins, Seals, Whale Watching

Nearby popular destinations...

Nelson, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Christchurch/Akaroa

Tariff...

From $390 to $390 per room per night.

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