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The Pier Hotel

Hotel in Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, a 4-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, The Pier Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property has free WiFi.

N
Nina
From
United States
The hotel is beautiful with an amazing view! The room was not large but comfortable. We enjoyed our walk along the coast into town to dine. Wet highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
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$166.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Sudima Kaikōura

Hotel in Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.

D
Donald
From
Netherlands
Great staff and location. Fantastic room with ocean view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,891 reviews
Price from
$96.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Donegal House

Hotel in Kaikoura

Donegal House has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kaikoura. There's a playground and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

K
Kathy
From
New Zealand
Always enjoy staying. Staff are exceptional, friendly, helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,086 reviews
Price from
$69.11
1 night, 2 adults
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The White Morph Motels

Hotel in Kaikoura

Set on the esplanade in iconic Kaikoura, White Morph Heritage offers a range of accommodations options with a balcony or patio and lovely ocean, mountain or garden views.

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Sharon
From
United Kingdom
great location . extremely clean with really good facilities. friendly and efficient staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews
Price from
$77.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Koura Bay Golf Resort

Hotel in Kaikoura

Our restaurant opened in 2025 and is fabulous! Blessed with one of NZ's best chefs, our restaurant is intimate, delicious and memorable. Bookings essential.

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Sally
From
New Zealand
Beautiful views, comfortable facilities, and so very quiet. Lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
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$107.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Boutique Hotel Kaikoura

Hotel in Kaikoura

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger.

K
Kathy
From
United States
The couple that own this hotel are extremely nice! The room had a balcony with a spectacular view of the ocean. The room was very clean and efficiently organized.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
Price from
$100.28
1 night, 2 adults
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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 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,613 reviews
Price from
$84.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

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

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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
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$88.23
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 1,575 reviews
Price from
$112.63
1 night, 2 adults
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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..

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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, 1,158 reviews
Price from
$97.61
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,891 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,086 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, with Kaikoura Beach nearby, Lemon Tree Lodge has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Featuring a garden, Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast features accommodations in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,891 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews

Featuring a garden, The Hamptons provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews

Just 1.2 mi from Kaikoura town center, Brook House B&B & Cottages offers free continental breakfast with accommodations in the main house, while Brook cottages are two separate units.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, a 4-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, The Pier Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property has free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Dover Terrace is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Kaikoura where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, A1 Kaikoura Holiday Park provides accommodations in Kaikoura. A 12-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, the campground features a terrace and barbecue facilities.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviews

Ideally located just a 5-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, A1 Kaikoura Motel offers free WiFi. Guests enjoy access to spacious communal areas including a shared kitchen.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge features, free WiFi, free off-street parking, Seasonal heated outdoor pool and a conference center.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 913 reviews

Located just 5 minutes’ walk from Whale Watch Kaikoura, this holiday park features a heated swimming pool, hot tub and covered BBQ area. Wireless internet access is available throughout the park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,053 reviews

The Lazy Shag Lodge in Kaikoura has a garden and a terrace. The hostel features a shared lounge. All rooms at The Lodge have private toilet and shower.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Handy Location, Ocean & Mountain Views, Close to Park - KK96845 offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 8-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Private, Peaceful, Handy Location - KK7832 offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 13-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This vacation home provides air-conditioned accommodations with free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews

Dusky Lodge offers budget accommodations. Free WiFi in public areas and free on-site parking are provided. The property features a heated pool and a hot tub to relax in after a day of exploring.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Offering a garden, Handy to Town, Spacious, Relaxed - KK14905 provides accommodations in Kaikoura. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 12-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Featuring a garden, Kowhai Cottage, Pizza Oven, Super Central - KK32726 offers accommodations in Kaikoura. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 12-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach.

Located in Kaikoura, a 4-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, Dolphin Lodge provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and massage services.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Charming Villa, Family Friendly, Handy to Town - KK14769 offers accommodations in Kaikoura, a 14-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. This vacation home offers barbecue facilities.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Providing a garden, 3 bedroom holiday home in prime Kaikoura location! offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews

Located on the banks of Lyell Creek, Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park offers peaceful accommodations with beautiful mountain views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Providing complimentary private parking, Ocean Vista Hideaway is a 9-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Offering a garden, BayviewonWhitby provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

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What Guests Said About Kaikoura:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

A beautiful seaside town.

A beautiful seaside town. Looking across the ocean is the snow capped mountains, so pretty. It is a lovely walk along the beach front, lovely cafes and restaurants. The stoney beach was hard to walk on & the water freezing of course, as we come from sandy beaches and warm water. If we had more time we would have gone out on one of the boats to do a dolphin or whale encounter. The bus ride all the way to Christchurch was a beautiful drive and spotted fur seals along the way
Guest review byConrad
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

A lovely spot to stop, the weather was fantastic which...

A lovely spot to stop, the weather was fantastic which provided for calm seas and clear nights. The snow on the mountains made for fantastic photos. We will definitely be spending more time here when we next visit.
Guest review byTim
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

love staying and just having time away, being able to smell...

love staying and just having time away, being able to smell the sea air. We go fishing with Kaikoura Fishing Tours with Tomo. We love staying at the Sierra Beachfront Motel thanks to great host Jo and Brad
Guest review byJoanne
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

A great place to stay for a couple of days on the way...

A great place to stay for a couple of days on the way between Christchurch and Picton. The scenery is stunning, between the mountains and the coast. The Peninsular Walk was well worth the effort as we were able to get down to the shore and watch the seals.
Guest review byHilary Jane
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0

A tourist trap. The whale watching seems over priced to me.

A tourist trap. The whale watching seems over priced to me. It also appears way too unclear that you will actually get to see a whale. Hervey Bay, a city in Queensland, Australia, is a much better place for that activity. Calmer waters, warmer, great beaches, good prices and you'd be very unlucky NOT to see a whale or many whales on one of their trips. It is 300 kms north of Brisbane and also next to K'gai (also called Fraser Island), the world's largest island formed of sand. Heaps to see and do.
Guest review byBrendon
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

I recommend the whale watching!

I recommend the whale watching! And going further north to see more seals. The Thai restaurant on the corner of the main road is amazing, very tasty food! Museum is worth a look and visiting the beach just before sunrise is a must!
Guest review byAnonymous

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Sudima Kaikōura

Kaikoura
From $111.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,891 reviews
Nice modern hotel in a great location. Can't fault the cleanliness, big comfy bed. Big rooms, ours had a balcony and a sea view which was well worth the extra cost. Fairly nice hotel restaurant downstairs. Kaikōura is beautiful and this was a gorgeous time of year to visit as there are some sunny days but we got some snow on the mountains.
Guest review byIzzy
New Zealand

A1 Kaikoura Motel &Holiday Park &Apartment

Kaikoura
From $69.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,101 reviews
Absolute awesome place the cabins were great nice showers staff were great we were probably noisy so we didn't make it easy for them but they were great we turned music down because we didn't want them to kick us out but I highly Recommend A1 Motels kaikoura
Guest review byRobbie
New Zealand

Kaikoura Seaside lodge

Kaikoura
From $51.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,089 reviews
Great location right by the coast. Price was cheap so guess you get what you pay for.
Guest review byNathan
New Zealand

Waterfront, Handy Location, Affordable, Unit 6 - KK61646

Kaikoura
From $95.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Fair - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Cheap, clean and location
Guest review byJackie
Australia

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