Lovely 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.

  This three room suite is simply amazing. Consisting of bedroom, kitchen, living room, and private bath, this suite offers wrap-around windows with wonderful views of the beach across the... read more street.

Since it is the only space on the second floor, it also offers privacy and quiet.

Cave Rock Guest House is only a short walk to downtown Sumner with its many restaurants and shops.

We stayed two wonderful days and enjoyed it immensely.

We recommend it MOST Highly

  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 bed after a long day of travel. Basic accommodations but very clean and nice. Would say there again!

  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.

  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 the Banks Peninsula. We had the use of both rooms, the kitchenette, the balcony area, and hallway - its very open plan in nature. Each room has a bathroom. The second room is really a lounge but has a very useful double sofa-bed.

The views from the balcony area are wonderful, with large windows that open to let in the warm ocean-breezes (in our case!). The bedroom was huge with a large en-suite with modern wet-room shower arrangement. As of February 2017, there are two restaurants next door (but quiet), between them offering both cheaper and more expensive meals and drinks. There are other restaurants and a small supermarket in the village, 5 minutes walk around the corner.

The layout is a little quirky it has to be said, with not quite enough furniture which leaves wide open spaces of carpet. The TV room is not quite a bedroom to the standard of the first, and the second en-suite not quite as well appointed, but does function for that purpose nevertheless.

The owners live downstairs, but the arrangements are very private. The rooms are refreshed lightly each day. The kitchenette has everything for basic breakfast, drinks and and meal preparation.

For a family, or a couple looking for seclusion and amenity in a lovely ocean facing fresh environment, I would not hesitate to recommend.

  what a lovely place to stay, we had the upstairs suite with the view of the sea, amazing. the unit was clean, tidy and very comfortable, the windows opened right... read more out so you could feel the sea breeze while having a wee drink before heading out for the night. Totally recommend a night or 2 for sure.