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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodations in Kaikoura. There's a private entrance at the condo hotel for the convenience of those who stay.

J
Jacki
From
New Zealand
Perfect location by the beach and easy walk to everything. Stylish apartments, very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,611 reviews
Price from
$84.91
1 night, 2 adults

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms in Kaikoura. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service.

S
Sarah
From
United Arab Emirates
Very accommodating of our late arrival and the accommodation was great for what we wanted.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,648 reviews
Price from
$88.15
1 night, 2 adults

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.

M
Matthew
From
New Zealand
great location, very clean, great reception staff, amazing view - of course...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,574 reviews
Price from
$112.53
1 night, 2 adults

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course..

A
Andreas
From
Thailand
Super amazing apartments and incredible host. Contemporary, modern & spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,159 reviews
Price from
$98.41
1 night, 2 adults

Willowbank Motel

Kaikoura

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, color TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

G
Grainne Strachan
From
New Zealand
Quality of the linen and furnishings. 2 TV's and fully equipped kitchen and the shower was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,241 reviews
Price from
$84.94
1 night, 2 adults

Clifftop Cabins

Kaikoura

Providing mountain views, Clifftop Cabins in Kaikoura provides accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

P
Pooja
From
India
It was just perfect. Amazing owner. Super friendly and quick TAT. Amazing decor. Awesome amenities - fully equipped kitchen, games, heater, bathtub, binoculars to watch dolphins directly from the cabins - we saw multiple dolphins, a kayak, a boat from the cabin given its great location. We could see milky way one out of two nights that we spent at the cabin. Super clean with premium amenities. MUST MUST MUST STAY in KAIKOURA.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
$179.03
1 night, 2 adults

Serenity Getaway

New Brighton, Christchurch

Serenity Getaway is located in Christchurch, just 5.6 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery and 5.9 miles from Canterbury Museum.

R
Roulston
From
Canada
Super location near friends home, close to beach. Modern, functional and stylish unit. Quiet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
$91.84
1 night, 2 adults

Waterscape Apartment with car park

Akaroa

Waterscape Apartment with car park offers accommodations in Akaroa, a 3-minute walk from Akaroa Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

V
Virginia
From
United States
Great location and view. Apartment was everything promised.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
$106.91
1 night, 2 adults

Coastal Lodge Kekerengu

Kekerengu

Located in Kekerengu in the Canterbury region, Coastal Lodge Kekerengu provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

E
Elizabeth
From
New Zealand
So friendly and accommodating when we weren’t arriving until around 1am!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
$104.86
1 night, 2 adults

Waves on the Esplanade

Kaikoura

Featuring sea views, Waves on the Esplanade in Kaikoura features accommodations, a private beach area, and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

S
Sean
From
Australia
What a great location and the view was unreal. Everything about this property was above our expectations. We walked everywhere. The walks along the beach were memorable. Great places to eat. The area is so quiet and friendly. We will return and spend a longer visit next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
$240
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $71.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 839 reviews
Right on the beach front, great view. Super comfortable and clean
Guest review byJessica
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $51.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
The showers were amazing especially after a long drive. The room had a really nice beach view and was close to the overlook walk, and not far from all the main stores and restaurants
Guest review byMorgan
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $82.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,648 reviews
Everything. The room was comfortable and clean with a gorgeous view. Location was great with a nice walk into town for dinner and the Beach House cafe almost next door with great coffee and food. The staff were welcoming and friendly.
Guest review byMichelle
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $197.71
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Perfect location to take advantage of coastal walk & walk to town centre/restaurants 20 minutes. Lovely view from indoors & the very private terrace. Huge shower. Extremely helpful & accomodating local booking Agent.
Guest review byGavin
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $173.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews
Immaculate property, modern, comfy, lovely. I had just assumed there was an ocean view, but alas the rooms align backward, away from the beach front, so you do have to go outside to see the ocean. The White Morph- right next door- does have ocean views, which was what i was expecting.
Guest review byBarb
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $73.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,115 reviews
The location was awesome and we were greeted with a smile and the staff were awesome and happy to help the best part was the accommodated my disabled needs with parking and the accommodation meet my disabled needs I'm happy to deal with Sierra Beachfront motel I highly recommend
Guest review bydunn
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Location was amazing, literally cross the street and me and my kids were on the beach.
Guest review byAriska
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: $61.47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 810 reviews
There's a hot tub!!! The balcony was super chilled and the communal kitchen was a good place to chat with other backpackers. Gorgeous sunset from the hot tub and it's close enough to the beach to go down and watch the sunrise. Big rooms, nice hot showers, good atmosphere and the wall art is super cool :) I got a discount at one of the bars in town I was going to just by showing my room key. Ideal.
Guest review byfeelfree22
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $85.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
The cutest motel right on the beach. A clean and lovely room with all of the amenities we needed for our one night in Kaikoura.
Guest review byVictoria
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $111.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
Good location in the beach front. Kaikoura Peninsula is so beautiful with Ocean view and Snow Mountain View at the same time. Coastal Road is so beautiful & enjoyable.
Guest review byWai Ming
Young couple