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 area includes gas BBQ and seating.

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.

Apartment
A more luxurious option with extra large queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom, Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, cooktop, extractor fan, microwave and breakfast area – overlooking beautiful views of the sea.
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.

Guest Reviews
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Nice location but some 20 minutes drive out of central Christchurch. Attached to a private house this was a compact garden room with exclusive use of large shower room.... read more Fridge, toaster and kettle provided in room and outdoor table and chairs on deck. Friendly hosts with friendly dog and cats for pets. Located across road from beach and within walking distance of bars and restaurants. Be aware that payment is by cash as no credit card facilities available.
14/02/2018The 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 corner to all the shops, cafés and restaurants.
Throughly enjoyed our stay and will be back 🙂 More
24/12/2020Very 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 bed after a long day of travel. Basic accommodations but very clean and nice. Would say there again!
20/09/2018 -
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 dwellings full of all the amenities you need, beautiful grounds and fantastic hosts who are helpful and welcoming, you wont want to leave at the end of your stay. It felt like staying with friends and if you are an animal lover, Bruce the pup is there to have a pat if you are willing and to keep you company. Or if cats are more your thing, the quake cats that reside at the guesthouse will enjoy a sit in the sun next to you while you read a good book. I couldnt recommend this place and it's awesome owners more highly. Big thanks to them for maki g our trip so wonderful.
24/10/2020Lovely setting, awesome hosts. They are genuine lovely people, and so close to the beach and good resturants. No hesitation in recommending it for a weekend with your... read more significant other. Nothing like a swim, feed, drink in a lovely setting to relax.
15/11/2021My boyfriend, David and I had the most wonderful time at the Cave Rock Guest House. The owners were extremely hospitable and lovely, the rooms were spacious and comfortable... read more with stunning views of the sea, and we were so close to plenty of amenities, cafes and restaurants, and shopping centres. The peace and quiet of the place was the highlight of our holiday. We highly recommend this beautiful and restful guest house to anyone wishing to visit Sumner. You won't regret it! David and I will definitely be coming back.
26/10/2021