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Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge

4.0 star property

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A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa and a rug, surrounded by lush greenery and a string of lights.
Outdoor spa tub
A modern house with a large patio, surrounded by dense trees and a clear sky.
A stone fireplace with a TV above it, flanked by two wooden tables and chairs.
A couple seated on a leather couch with a bar in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$378
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Explore the area

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24 Kingsdale Park Drive, Palmerston North, Aokautere, Manawatu-Whanganui, 4471
  • Place, Victoria Esplanade
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Palmerston North Convention Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are books on the coffee table.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A person standing by a window with a view of a lush garden and trees.

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Aokautere

At Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge, you'll be 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Victoria Esplanade and 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from Palmerston North Convention Centre. Highlights at this B&B include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Aokautere B&B include The Square and City Library.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Esplanade - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • The Square - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • City Library - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • New Zealand Rugby Museum - 11 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arrosta Coffee Roasting Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On Ascot - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Deluxe Takeaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cooperage Cafe & Tapas Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

A hot tub, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Aokautere bed & breakfast.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 235; reservation required

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 40 per accommodation, per stay (maximum NZD 40 per stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 95.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: NZD 40 per accommodation, per stay (maximum NZD40 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 95.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 235

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Kaitahi Luxury Lodge Chef's Table
Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge Aokautere
Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge Bed & breakfast
Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge Bed & breakfast Aokautere

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge?

Yep, Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge?

As of 27 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge on 28 July 2026 start from AU$378, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge?

The closest beach to Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge is Himatagi Beach (38.1 km).

What makes Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge.

Is Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, free local cuisine breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge?

No, Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Kaitahi Chef's Table & Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house, hosts were amazing…highly recommend and we will certainly be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026