Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site. It is free but limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not mentioned.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The guest house is located on the waterfront in Sumner, Christchurch, close to Lyttelton Harbour and Taylor's Mistake Beach. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and visiting Christchurch Adventure Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for staying free is not specified.

Cave Rock Guest House

What guests think

At Cave Rock Guest House, reviewers consistently praise the beachfront Sumner location across from the sand, clean and comfortable rooms, and warm, helpful hosts, with several appreciating practical in-room kitchen facilities and relaxing ocean views.

A few guests note the presence of a resident dog without prior warning, which may concern those with allergies. One reviewer also found it costly and time consuming to reach from the airport. Expect a calm, low-key guesthouse stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Several reviews appreciate the in-room kitchen facilities for preparing simple meals and breakfast.

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Fuyuhiko

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

とても快適です。キッチンで朝食を用意し，海の見える窓際に座って、のんびり過ごすと最高です。窓は二重ガラスなので、とても静か。清潔で快適な宿です。目の前の砂浜では，ノーリードで犬が散歩しています。朝の日の出も素晴らしいです。

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Sandra

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Margery

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with rooms described as very clean and well kept.

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Maria

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Väldigt rent och fint! Nära restauranger!

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Stephen

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Gary

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Daisy

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Fuyuhiko

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

とても快適です。キッチンで朝食を用意し，海の見える窓際に座って、のんびり過ごすと最高です。窓は二重ガラスなので、とても静か。清潔で快適な宿です。目の前の砂浜では，ノーリードで犬が散歩しています。朝の日の出も素晴らしいです。

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MImi

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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).

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Sandra

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Peter

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place in a truly beautiful spot.

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Margery

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable, and well appointed, with some offering ocean views.

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Dale

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Dorothy

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional staff and view

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Peter

16 May 2022

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Stayed 10 nights

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.

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Fuyuhiko

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

とても快適です。キッチンで朝食を用意し，海の見える窓際に座って、のんびり過ごすと最高です。窓は二重ガラスなので、とても静か。清潔で快適な宿です。目の前の砂浜では，ノーリードで犬が散歩しています。朝の日の出も素晴らしいです。

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Anja

12 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was light and fresh and modern. I loved it.

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Sandra

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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James

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superb location next to the beach with a terrific view. We had a friendly welcome to our very comfortable accommodation.

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Margery

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Hilary

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, very comfortable and I would recommend this property.

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Jane

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Service

Hosts are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. There is a resident dog that some guests enjoyed, while one guest wished for advance notice due to allergies.

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Stephen

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Dorothy

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional staff and view

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Gary

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Toms

20 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Emily

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

An amazing, beautiful beachfront home, and the hosts are SO accommodating! We were very fortunate to book a place this nice!

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Daisy

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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John

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely home style stay. Very peaceful and extremely friendly hosts

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Ruth

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Margery

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Jane

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Location

The beachfront Sumner setting is widely praised, with sea views and easy walking to cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops. One review notes the property is a costly ride from the airport.

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Stephen

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Liza-Ann

20 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Daisy

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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GARY

9 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,332 nights

Right on the beach by the Cave Rock

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Michael

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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MImi

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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).

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Sandra

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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James

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superb location next to the beach with a terrific view. We had a friendly welcome to our very comfortable accommodation.

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Margery

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Hilary

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, very comfortable and I would recommend this property.

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Cave Rock Guest House

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