A Holiday with a Better View

The Cave Rock Guest House is the only accommodation in beach-side Sumner with sea views!

Choose your Accommodation

Studio Apartment

A double unit with ensuite bathroom. Sunny and warm with comfortable seating and TV – fridge, toaster,and jug. Outdoor patio with table and chairs . Very quiet and private

Standard Double

Comfortable sunny double room with private entrance. Tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, fridge and microwave. Freeview TV with access to decking and outdoor area. Private bathroom with shower. Sleeps two.

2 Bedroom apartment

A more luxurious option with two large queen bedrooms both with ensuite bathroomsFully equipped kitchenette with fridge, cooktop, extractor fan, microwave and breakfast area and
lovely sunny sitting area looking out over Sumner beach.

Meet your Hosts

We are Gayle & Norm Eade, previous owners of Hotels and Taverns over the years, we are now retired and enjoying life by the sea.

We have owned the house since 1992 and we have run it as a guest house over the last ten years. 

I am a keen golfer and we like to walk our dog Bruce (springer spaniel) on the beach. Norman is an ex oilfield worker and engineer, and enjoys cooking and riding around the hill tracks. We both have e-bikes which is great for the hills and bike tracks around us here in Sumner.

We love meeting people and welcoming guests from all round the world.

We will always respect your privacy but are always available for any information and assistance you may require. 

We have recently installed solar panels which powers 90% of our house, doing our bit to save the planet.

Guest Reviews

  • star rating  We stayed 3 nights in this lovely B&B. The room was large and beautifully furnished and decorated. We were on the first floor with a view... read more

    ChumOz
    15/05/2010

    star rating  We stayed at the Cave Rock Guest House (the name refers to an iconic rock formation immediately in front on the beach) for 4 days whilst visiting family, and exploring... read more

    roydwhittington
    01/03/2017

    star rating  Our hosts were really terrific, helpful, and made us feel right at home!
    Thank you to our early wake up call on the tsunami warning. Luckily, It did not... read more

    stoltzfuzz
    15/03/2010
  • star rating  If you are looking for a fantastic spot for a break away or place to stay while away for work, the Cave Rock Guesthouse is a wonderful choice. With excellent... read more

    SteelGully
    24/10/2020

    star rating  The hosts were wonderful, welcoming and helpful.
    I highly recommend the studio apartment, very clean, comfortable and quiet. Directly across the road from the beach and short walk around the... read more

    Beca M
    24/12/2020

    star rating  Very nice spot right by the cave rock. We had a very late arrival but Gayle made all the preparations needed so we could easily get in and to... read more

    62billd
    20/09/2018