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Cave Rock Guest House

Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand

16 Esplanade SumnerView location

9.6/10Excellent94 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.8/109.8
Condition9.6/109.6
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Cave Rock Guest House

Located in Christchurch (Sumner), Cave Rock Guest House is within a 15-minute drive of Christchurch Gondola and Ferrymead Heritage Park. This beach guesthouse is 4. 8 mi (7. 7 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 8. 3 mi (13. 4 km) from Christchurch Art Gallery.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. This guesthouse also features a picnic area and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Located in Christchurch (Sumner), Cave Rock Guest House is within a 15-minute drive of Ferrymead Heritage Park and Lyttelton Harbour. This beach guesthouse is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Taylor's Mistake Beach and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Christchurch Gondola.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

Beach nearby On bay No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Cash deposit required By ocean Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Private host property Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a 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 mobile payments and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Laundry fee: NZD 10 per stay

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Sumner Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cave Rock 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Avon Heathcote Estuary 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Taylor's Mistake Beach 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Ferrymead Heritage Park 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Mount Cavendish 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Lyttelton Farmers Market 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Lyttelton Harbour 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
The Tannery 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Caddyshack City 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Christchurch Gondola 8 km / 4.9 mi
Eastgate Mall 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Godley Head Lighthouse 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
Wilding Park Tennis Center 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology 11.1 km / 6.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 6
  • guest house
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
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  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Upon availability

Room types

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.QN

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  • DOUBLE BASICDOUBLE • BASICDBL.Z1

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

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    DOUBLE BASIC

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    BASIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.Z1

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  • APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BEDAPARTMENT • QUEEN SIZE BEDAPT.QN

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    APARTMENT QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cave Rock Guest House

9.6
Excellent
94 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.8 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Daffydd
This was a great location and fairly priced. The hosts go out of their way to provide extras like each towels. Public transportation to downtown Christchurch and airport is about 1 block away and runs every 15 minutes until late. There are lots of restaurants nearby along with grocery, pharmacy, and coffee shops.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Michael
The rooms were spotless and the view from the veranda room was excellent. The location was also excellent as it was close to the beach and a number of restaurants in Sumner. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Sena
Beautiful guest house next to the beach. Walk to cafe and restaurants. Clean, homey, lovely house and super accommodating owners. Thoroughly enjoyed having tea in the sunroom watching the waves and the view!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
alan
lovely room and location close to beach snd shops. Friendly and engaging host
would go back
Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Mar 2026
Ernest
lovely place- clean, nice owners, walk across from the beach- bed was too small and uncomfortable- tv stations were unwatchable, religion and channel 1 with the rest reality tv- you could hear what was happening next door- we were told that the other rooms were better
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2026
Toms
We enjoyed our stay and the hosts were very welcoming and accomodating. We were not warned that there will be a dog on the site. It was very friendly, but some people have alergies. The location is perfect!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Laury
The proprietors were welcoming and helpful, the room was perfect for our stay. The location was excellent. Would stay again and hope we can in the future.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
William
The place was lovely. Hail was so welcoming.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Stephen
The apartment was very clean. It was large and well proportioned. Gail and Norm were very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The location was perfect, right across the road from the sea, and a pub/restaurant.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Peter
Nice clean place in a truly beautiful spot.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2025
Sandra
The room was well appointed and very clean. Gayle had all the dishes and bowls we needed in the little kitchen. The location is fabulous, right across, on a side road, from the beach and a nice long walk along the water. The bed was only a double but that was advertised. If I came again I’d likely choose a larger room. Would absolutely recommend this place.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Jane
Great place to stay. Accomodation was extremely comfortable and warm. Hostess was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Murray
Great location for a wedding reception I attended
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
John
Lovely home style stay. Very peaceful and extremely friendly hosts
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Dorothy
Exceptional staff and view
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
Inshirah
It was a great stay with kind and hospitable people, in an excellent location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Ruth
Cave Rock guest house hosts were very helpful and yet it was a very relaxed stay. Lovely beach and ocean views and a immediate access to the beach.Highly recommend
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Verified traveler

Holiday

Excellent visit
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Margery

Cave Rock Rocks

Great location opposite the beach. The room was very spacious, airy, clean and comfortable with a great shower. The kitchen facilities were ideal, too.We received a very warm welcome on our arrival and felt very relaxed in the accommodation and wished we had allowed time to stay an extra night. We can highly recommend Cave Rock Guest House.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
James

Highly recommended - delightful

Superb location next to the beach with a terrific view. We had a friendly welcome to our very comfortable accommodation.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Mar 2025
MImi
I didn't realize just how far away this property was from the airport ($100 Uber ride). It's very clean and the host appreciates it if you let her know that you're showing up late (my train was massively delayed).
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Matthew
Amazing hostess and beautiful location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2024
Hilary
Excellent location, very comfortable and I would recommend this property.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Dale
We had a wonderful time. The place was very comfortable and the hosts were welcoming and helpful. Sumner Beach is a perfect little beach town, just like you'd hope it to be.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2024
Michael
A very comfortable stay very close to the beach and restaurant/ bars.

Owners of the property made us feel very welcome. Would love to come back again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Mark
Really nice people. Lovely place to stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2023
Daisy
2nd time staying there and did not disappoint, clean and very friendly professional service, such a beautiful spot for the beach front and so close to all necessities
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2023
Gary
I liked this property and it offered everything needed for a short comfortable stay. The only criticism was the shower. It was impossible not to make a mess as there was no shower curtain and the whole floor, toilet etc got wet. This is easily fixed by installing a ceiling mounted track to hang a shower curtain on. Otherwise the hosts were very hospitable and their dog Bruce was a real bonus. Loved him.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2023
Donna
Comfortable place to stay in great location - near variety of cafes and restaurants and across the road from the beach. Only downside was that the only access to the room was through the owner's front door - no private access.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2023
Emily
An amazing, beautiful beachfront home, and the hosts are SO accommodating! We were very fortunate to book a place this nice!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2022
GARY
Right on the beach by the Cave Rock
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2022
Liza-Ann

Birthday weekend

A lovely night away to celebrate my birthday! Have stayed here before and can’t beat it for location. Walking distance to all the eateries, shops and beach.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2022
Michele
Great location view and excellent hospitality
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2022
Anja
It was light and fresh and modern. I loved it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2022
Peter
The property is high quality, the hosts are very friendly and provide excellent service and the views of the sunrise and sunset from the sitting room are magnificent. Highly recommend staying here if you come to Sumner.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2022
Donna
I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Gail was a fantastic host & the suite was so much more than I expected. The price is unbeatable for the area. I will definitely stay again!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2022
Jenny
The location of this accomodation is perfect and the owner is lovely.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2022
Verified traveler

Lovely hosts, good location

It was a nice stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2022
Erin
Great place for a little getaway in Sumner. Excellent location and lovely property!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2021
Verified traveler
very friendly people and nice surroundings
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Fantastic location across from the beach and wonderful hosts! Highly recommended 🙂
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
Great place to stay, ideal location for us. Very friendly owners
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2021
Verified traveler
The hosts were very friendly and obliging. The room and ensuite bathroom were spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2020
Andrew

Weekend at Sumner

Great location, tidy and clean room, good service.
Only negative was that the bed was a bit firm for us oldies!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2020
ROBERT

Great location and very comfortable and nice place

Our stay was wonderful.
The hosts/owners were very kind and nice.
The view is fantastic. Great location and near to groceries and restaurants.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2020
Ian

Superb view

We had the upstairs apartment with a view across the road to the ocean. Gail and Norman were very welcoming and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
A super location and comfortable apartment. The hosts were lovely and very helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2019
Debbie

Comfortable and convenient

Lovely comfortable room, everything is high quality and immaculately clean. The host Gayle is delightful and very helpful. Sumner village is a short walk away, with lots of cafe and restaurant options. Easy and convenient bus service close by that takes you direct to Christchurch city centre.
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Quiet and very easy to find close to food sites on the beach
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Perfect Location. Great Hospitality. will come again and again if get chance.
Business Family

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Cave Rock Guest House
16 Esplanade Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

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