“Marvel at stunning mountain vistas by day and a tapestry of a million stars by night in a beautifully secluded and isolated luxury pod. Excellently outfitted with cooking and bathroom facilities in a thoroughly modern construction perfect for couples seeking a slice of unspoiled rural heaven.”

Recommended for

  • Back to Nature

    • Truly immerse and surround yourself in vast expanses of unspoiled wilderness at this wonderfully isolated property
  • Country Escape

    • Remote and removed from it all, it is hard to imagine a more perfect place to escape the world for a weekend
  • Romantic Break

    • Perfectly sized for two, enjoy each other's company in splendid isolation and comfort
  • Birdwatching

    • The property's floor to ceiling glass window walls permit guests to observe the local fauna from the comfort of their own room
  • Trekking

    • Excellent hiking opportunities surround the property at all angles, across fjords, rolling hills and pristine forests
  • Outstanding location

    • A 20 mile drive from the nearest town, nestled in the midst of dramatic mountain ranges and pristine forests
  • Other Activities

    • Guests can enjoy use of the BBQ to create their perfect accompanying meal to unmached natural beauty
  • No restaurant

    • Meal packs of fresh local ingredients with meats, cheese, breads and veggies are available at cost
  • Sights nearby

    • Natural wonders surround the pod, the sight of 2600m Manakau mountain is breathtaking
  • Views

    • Spectacular views over the Seaward Kaikōura mountain range and unspoiled skies
  • Contemporary

    • Completely modern amenities grace the pod, an exercise in remote comfort
  • Remote

    • Miles from anywhere, the pod is the perfect remote sanctuary
  • Intimate

  • Secluded setting

  • Hills & mountains

  • Sit-out Terrace

Facilities

  • Rooms

    1 rooms in this hotel
  • No restaurant

    Meal packs of fresh local ingredients with meats, cheese, breads and veggies are available at cost
  • In room music system

    iPod dock
  • Adult Only

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Not suitable for disabled guests

  • No pets

  • Outdoor dining

  • Garden

Activities

  • Birdwatching

    • The property's floor to ceiling glass window walls permit guests to observe the local fauna from the comfort of their own room
  • Trekking

    • Excellent hiking opportunities surround the property at all angles, across fjords, rolling hills and pristine forests
  • Other Activities

    • Guests can enjoy use of the BBQ to create their perfect accompanying meal to unmached natural beauty
  • Sights nearby

    • Natural wonders surround the pod, the sight of 2600m Manakau mountain is breathtaking

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Manakau PurePod Kaikoura, New Zealand

"This is an extraordinary place to stay, so remote it may feel as if your hotel room fell from the sky into a field. Luxury living in a self-contained box offers starry nights, jaw-dropping sunrises and complete isolation..."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel Online

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