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
- ChumOz
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 of the beach & surrounding buildings. The ensuite bathroom was quite spacious - we would have liked a shelf for toiletries (that was a feature lacking in many motels also) however that's a minor quibble really. The kitchenette was situated at one end of a long narrow room at the front of the house. There were comfortable seats lining his room where you could sit and enjoy an uninterrupted view of the beach and cave rock. The kitchenette is shared with the only other room on this floor but that was no problem. Gayle was most friendly and welcoming & for a small charge did our washing so that we were free to explore the area. We were a bit dubious about the local pub but ate there one night and had a really beautiful meal for a reasonable price. I highly recommend a few days in Sumner at this lovely, comfortable B&B.
15/05/2010roydwhittingtonWe 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.
01/03/2017stoltzfuzzOur 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 happen!
They have never had a warning ever!!!!
Their home is situated amongst condo's, however it is very quiet!
Their beautiful beach area is across the road, many restaurants, pubs and takeaways in the immediate area.
A great place to stay for more than 2 nights, I would suggest a week at least!
This B & B is a self serve. All foods for a continental breakfast in your own room, with small frig, BBQ and very comfortable sitting area outside. A grocery store is just a stone throw away.
A beautiful place to unwind and enjoy lots of rest and relaxation!
15/03/2010 - SteelGully
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.
24/10/2020Beca MThe 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
24/12/202062billdVery 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! More
20/09/2018