About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Dover Terrace in Kaikoura offers a recently renovated bed and breakfast with a sun terrace and a garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and sea views. Modern Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, private bathroom, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a washing machine, work desk, and streaming services. Breakfast and Dining: A continental breakfast with juice and fruits is served in-room. Outdoor seating and barbecue facilities provide relaxing spaces. Convenient Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Kaikoura Beach and 87 mi from Marlborough Airport. Nearby attractions include the Kaikoura Peninsula and Mount Fyffe.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kaikoura, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0!

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Lisa
Canada Canada
Lindy and Dean are amazing hosts . They greeted us and gave us some fruit ( feijoa) from their garden which we had never tried or heard of before and it was delicious. The bed was very comfortable and they had all kinds of choices for breakfast as...
Pamela
United States United States
Lyndy and Dean are great host. There was a storm the day we arrived. The whole town had lost electricity and everything was closed Lyndy and Dean went above and beyond for us. They made us a delicious dinner. It felt like having dinner with...
Nataly
United States United States
Lindy and Dean were so sweet and welcoming, their hospitality and friendliness made my stay extra special. The garden and the views over the shore were beautiful. There were extra touches in the room like coffee and tea, yogurt, bread, fruit cups,...
Stéphanie
Canada Canada
Very charming room with outdoor terrace on beautiful and very well maintained garden. Very quiet, slept great! Location is ideal with center & boardwalk nearby. Breakfast was a highlight with fresh juice, milk, bread, great attention to detail....
Sigrid
United States United States
This is a great location on the Kaikoura peninsula, with a beautiful garden. We had the complete downstairs. It was well stocked with food options. Our hosts, Dean and Lindy, were delightful. We visited with them and enjoyed the beautiful view...
Benoit
France France
Fantastic experience. Best hosts and very nice location.
Amber
United States United States
It’s a beautiful house in a beautiful setting. Close to the beach, short driving distance. Great views and the bed is very comfortable. We met Dean and he was very friendly sharing information about the surrounding area and sites to see.
Le
Malaysia Malaysia
Dover Terrace is a piece of paradise. Fantastic room with outside garden area. The hosts dean and Lindy are fantastically welcoming and make you feel at home. They give you access to an outside cooking facility with bbq and stoves. They even...
Marina
Germany Germany
Breakfast well prepared in the room. Not much space (small table)
Rae
Australia Australia
Dover Terrace is a beautifully located property, spectacular views looking out over mountains and water. A gorgeous manicured garden to look over from our very comfortable room. The bed was so comfortable and Lindy and Dean had supplied everything...

Hosted by Dean and Lindy

10
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Dean and Lindy
We have two rooms available, Queen and King room. You will be our only guests whether booking one room or two. There is one bathroom. It is not ensuite, but very close down the hall. If you book one room, no other bookings will be accepted, so the bathroom is for you, only. Both rooms open onto terrace and garden, with views of the sea. The King room, slightly larger, has wonderful mountain views, too. The amenities are the same in each room. This lovely 2-storey home sits above Kaikoura town on the Peninsula. Majestic Seaward Kaikoura mountains are framed by native plantings, with Pacific Ocean sparkling below. Enjoy breakfast or a peaceful rest on your private garden terrace, with supurb views of the distant hills, impressive mountains, enormous sky and Pacific Ocean. With convenient kitchenette in your room, plus outdoor bbq, prep area, table and bar leaner, you'll be comfortable in any weather. This home is in a short cul-de-sac, with generous on-site parking.
Dean and Lindy welcome you to this magic location, so close to all the wildlife and scenic features that make Kaikoura so special. We live upstairs, and we love to share our home with you, but we also respect your privacy. You will have private access to your room(s) downstairs, each room individually locked. Your own bathroom is down the hall. Laundry facilities are available upon request for a small extra charge.
Dover Terrace sits atop the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula. Take a short walk to lookout, or various tracks to town, South Bay or stroll down the peninsula to the famous Seal Colony walk, beach-caravan eateries and Charli's Bar. All less than half an hour one-way by walking, or a short drive. Ask hosts about suitable tracks depending on your time and energy levels, there's much to explore. Kaikoura has all the amenities including large supermarket, small hospital, pharmacy and a range of restaurants. In 2024, Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust officially achieved International Dark Sky status. An easy 350m (6 min) walk gets you to the famous Kaikoura Lookout, great for photographers, day or night. Activities around town include Whale, Dolphin or Albatross tours; seals are plentiful and photogenic. Fishing charters, zipline, scenic flights and much more. There's plenty to see for the casual holiday shopper, too.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Dover Terrace

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Dover Terrace takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Dover Terrace of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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