Kaka Retreat — Hotel in Stewart Island / Rakiura Community

It's a short walk up the hill to the units, but if it's not for you, they will pick you up from the ferry, but walking up the hill from the ferry was not an issue for us.||The room was clean, although the dining chairs were becoming a bit "wanting". The kitchenette was sufficiently equipped to allow us to make our breakfasts for our 3 mornings. Dish drainer could do with its own draining tray. Shower lovely and hot. ||Our only bugbear was having arrived on the 5.30 ferry, and as we had not requested a pick-up, we walked up the hill to the accommodation to find it unattended and only a telephone number to ring. Luckily, we got access to a telephone and was told our room number. But an email to us prior to arrival as to how we could access our room would have been nice if we were arriving after office hours and not opting for a pick up. But to their credit they emailed on the night before to check if we needed a ride...

This is just a few minute walk from the harbor. The small house was awesome and we had 3 bedrooms and a beautiful kitchen. The owner was great and answered all our questions. I will tell you that there are some pretty steep hills on the island. We enjoyed the exercise, but if you are going there and have a difficult time walking up a steep hill. Then just arrange a transport to the hotel. We saw some people going to a different hotel struggling up the steep short hill. The hotel feels like you are all alone, and it is really beautiful. We would recommend, and are very glad we stayed here. We will be back. Remember there is only one or two places to eat on the island, so the kitchen and small shop in the harbor is a...

Fantastic. Nice and close to town. Walk is a pleasant one. Accommodation good. Good sized unit with two double beds (very comfortable!!!), kitchenette, couple of chairs. Bathroom has amazing shower much appreciated after day out walking. Warm and snug in June with radiator heating. Lovely site with own covered deck, good privacy, some garden/bush. Totally recommended this accommodation. Decor & furnishings are high standard too.|Staff friendly and so helpful. Courtesy transfers to/from accomodation on arrival.|and departure too.|The big city accommodations have some lessons to learn from...