Name: Donegal House
Address: 258 Schoolhouse Road, Kaikoura, Kaikoura, Kaikoura, 7371, New Zealand
Rating: 10

Smoke-free property

Ticket assistance

Garden

Terrace

No elevators

Reception desk

General

Laundry

Luggage storage

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Restaurant

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Tour assistance

Tourist services

Barbecue grill(s)

Picnic area

Barbeque

Recreation

Free parking

Parking

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Extra decontamination measures

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Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

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Donegal House

Kaikoura

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

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shared-bathroom

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

We called in here on our way south in our motor home. It was very busy but we got the last powered site. The hosts were very friendly and our meal was lovely. (However it would be good to see more vegetarian/ vegan options) We will definitely be back soon.

I ended up in Donegal House after finding 'no room at the inn' anywhere in Kaikoura itself, only a couple of rooms over $500. I started to drive to Blenheim as it was getting late in the day and saw a sign for DH which I sort of remembered by name.

I was met by friendly staff who found me a room at a great price, clean and with good basic facilities. The bar and restaurant served great food which I ate on the busy terrace and all in all I thoroughly enjoyed staying there and would recommend not to anyone! Thanks!!!

Great unexpected stay

Very relaxed and informal stay. From the very start we were treated as if we were locals and known by the hosts for years!
The friendliness was exceptional.
The mountain backdrop and valley view  is one of beautiful isolation . The bar is typical of a Donegal pub and very inviting.
The rooms though small were comfortable and spotless.
The food was full and wholesome.

Welcoming Irish style reception and stay.

New owners have this place running like a dream.  Food delicious and the other meals look equally as inviting.   Hosts were superb. Relaxed dining  experience  without feeling you have to move on.  Great family history.  Will actually use the camp ground next time

Casual dinning to a T

Great to see Donegal House come alive again.  It was humming.  Great atmosphere, spotlessly clean, great hosts.  This iconic pub has the community  behind the new owners and they will thrive.   Accommodation again is spotlessly clean and welcoming.  First choice to stay there again.   
The caravan park looks inviting too. 

Irish Pub Revived!  

We visited Donegal House a year to two ago for a drink and when I read it had new owners I was keen to go and stay.  The grounds are amazing and our room overlooked them and the beautiful mountain range.  It was brilliant waking up to that view, and to walk around the grounds, and we loved sitting outside our room in the late afternoon sun soaking it all in.  We ate at the restaurant both nights and really enjoyed it.  It's a cool atmosphere with a mix of locals and visitors.  The accommodation is really comfortable - if a little  tired - but really good value for money for the location.  The new owners have lots of plans, and there really is a lot to do; but oodles of potential.  I can't wait to see how they develop it.  We will definitely be back!

Stay, eat, drink, play - all at one lovely location!

An impressive establishment surrounded by stunning gardens. Has 27 units of accommodation. 
Staff and new hosts very hospitable.
Outside tables allowed predinner drinks for our friends and us. . Meal either out or in was very good value and plentiful.
New owners have many options for continuous improvements. We wish them every success. Recommended and will visit again

Good choice Kaikoura

We were staying in an Airbnb “up the road” when we stumbled across Donegal House.  A roaring fire on a cold day and a very warm welcome and interaction from James & Kate (New Owners)
It looks like a top spot for a caravan or motor home.  Park up, walk to the bar and enjoy the atmosphere.  No, it’s not a craft bar, just old school friendly.
It wasn’t the weather to sit outside but there’s a lovely deck overlooking a lake.
My one Guinness has already turned into two…. and some great history told on the walls

A lovely surprise l in Kaikoura

Amazing welcome and stay from New owner's. Caravan park facilities lovely and clean. Very handy power and water but the welcome at the pub was wonderful. Treated like friends. Thankyou  James and Kate.
Will be back Tony n Judy Long

Unforgettable

Bar and restaurant closed due to licensing issues yet still being advertised as open.  Not told this until after we paid on arrival. People being turned away who had booked and paid for rooms because there weren’t enough rooms.  2 lakes overgrown and full of scum with a dead duck floating in one.  Rooms dated, carpet worn and no water pressure in shower.  There seems no organization to the running of this place and it appears to be very neglected.   Won’t stay here again.

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