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Cave Rock Guest House

3.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
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Front of property
Flat-screen TV, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$94
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch, 8081
  • Place, Sumner Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Brighton Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyttelton Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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Exceptional
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  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About this property

Cave Rock Guest House

3-star guest house in Sumner
Guests at this beach guesthouse will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Cave Rock Guest House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Christchurch guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Cave Rock Guest House features a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach guesthouse also offers a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2023.

Cave Rock Guest House is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Library
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1910
  • Electric bike charging
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Laundry fee: NZD 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts mobile payments and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Reviews

Cave Rock Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Excellent visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cave Rock Rocks

Great location opposite the beach. The room was very spacious, airy, clean and comfortable with a great shower. The kitchen facilities were ideal, too.We received a very warm welcome on our arrival and felt very relaxed in the accommodation and wished we had allowed time to stay an extra night. We can highly recommend Cave Rock Guest House.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended - delightful

Superb location next to the beach with a terrific view. We had a friendly welcome to our very comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

MImi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't realize just how far away this property was from the airport ($100 Uber ride). It's very clean and the host appreciates it if you let her know that you're showing up late (my train was massively delayed).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostess and beautiful location.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with partner
Excellent location, very comfortable and I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. The place was very comfortable and the hosts were welcoming and helpful. Sumner Beach is a perfect little beach town, just like you'd hope it to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay very close to the beach and restaurant/ bars. Owners of the property made us feel very welcome. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice people. Lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying there and did not disappoint, clean and very friendly professional service, such a beautiful spot for the beach front and so close to all necessities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked this property and it offered everything needed for a short comfortable stay. The only criticism was the shower. It was impossible not to make a mess as there was no shower curtain and the whole floor, toilet etc got wet. This is easily fixed by installing a ceiling mounted track to hang a shower curtain on. Otherwise the hosts were very hospitable and their dog Bruce was a real bonus. Loved him.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable place to stay in great location - near variety of cafes and restaurants and across the road from the beach. Only downside was that the only access to the room was through the owner's front door - no private access.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing, beautiful beachfront home, and the hosts are SO accommodating! We were very fortunate to book a place this nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach by the Cave Rock

10/10 Excellent

Liza-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday weekend

A lovely night away to celebrate my birthday! Have stayed here before and can’t beat it for location. Walking distance to all the eateries, shops and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location view and excellent hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was light and fresh and modern. I loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is high quality, the hosts are very friendly and provide excellent service and the views of the sunrise and sunset from the sitting room are magnificent. Highly recommend staying here if you come to Sumner.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Gail was a fantastic host & the suite was so much more than I expected. The price is unbeatable for the area. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this accomodation is perfect and the owner is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hosts, good location

It was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a little getaway in Sumner. Excellent location and lovely property!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022