Best Lodging Options in Kaikoura

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. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park offers a range of cabins and self-contained units, most with air conditioning and sky TV. Some offer a fully equipped kitchen. Children can have fun in the playground with jumping pillow, or enjoy the games room with table tennis, video games, air hockey and satellite TV. Shared laundry facilities are available. Top 10 Holiday Park Kaikoura is only a 7-minute walk from the bars, restaurants and shops in Kaikoura town center.

- "Excellent" - "Wonderful friendly staff, excellent location, great accommodation." - "It was a perfect location for our needs." - "Lovely staff" - "Lovely very clean and tidy accommodation. Our wee cabin was perfect for myself and two children" - "Just amazing place to stay." - "Excellent family place everything in one place" - "Lovely relaxed inter generational" - "Excellent campground" - "I would definitely come back and recommend this place to everyone"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven, as well as a stovetop and a dishwasher. Other amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, towels, and an electric kettle.

- "Very nice and relaxing." - "The apartment is beautifully designed and fully furnished. The heaters in the bathrooms are well thought of. Someone would come clean up and clear the rubbish everyday, appreciate that. This place is close to dolphin encounter, albatross encounter, Kaikōura kayaking and yummy food." - "A large lovely apartment with good amenities and a nice sea view from the balcony." - "Enjoyed the accomodation and area"

Providing sea views, Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments in Kaikoura provides accommodations and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. This 5-star apartment offers private entrance. The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also provided in the kitchen, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like cycling and hiking. Kaikoura Beach is a few steps from Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments.

- "A stunning place and definitely recommend staying here" - "Great location with warmth and comfort." - "Exceptional view!!" - "It was fabulous" - "Excellent Stay" - "relaxing stay" - "Very comfy, nice, warm and modern property. Enjoyed our stay." - "Great place to stay in Kaikoura" - "Pleasant and relaxing" - "Excellent" - "Not a bad stay"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.

- "Absolutely unforgettable stay from start to finish. The staff were amazing, the grounds are unreal and the pool was divine. What a fantastic place, I wish it was closer to my home so I could come back regularly!" - "From the start to finish of our 3 nights stay, in one of the treehouses, the whole experience was exceptional in our travels around NZ over the last month. Friendly, kind interested and caring well beyond expectation. Rooms supremely comfortable, food varied each night and delicious. Breakfast and lunch offered with grace and pleasure also. Good place for quiet time but close to whale watching trips . Even its own helipad for trips to mountains and sea.! Don’t miss this gem."

Providing mountain views, A Room With a View in Kaikoura features accommodations, an open-air bath, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The apartment provides sea views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, walk-in shower, and bath. An oven, a microwave, and toaster are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like skiing, snorkeling, and hiking. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Kaikoura Beach is a 14-minute walk from A Room With a View.

- "Lovely, comfortable property with a stunning ocean view in a great location. Would highly recommend it!" - "Wonderful view, so well equipped" - "Wonderful Bach with great views." - "Perfect for dolphin & seal spotting from the shore" - "We were nicely surprised with the unit and loved our stay. Birds cherping and stunning view!" - "it was okay"

Colonial bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free breakfast
Tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and free breakfast are available at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Point Bed & Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Kaikōura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

- "Wonderful place so quiet and peaceful " - "Our host was very welcoming, along with his family. Made very "at home"... good restaurants nearby. " - "Lovely and very laid back b&b in a great spot. You are treated as one of the family and the door is always unlocked. We left a shirt in the room when we left and Sarah posted it to us without any trouble. Can highly recommend " - "A real treat to meet Pete and see him "work" on sheep. Nice accomodation with an amazing view!"

Featuring a garden, Kaikoura, Cubby House Stay offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation features full-day security and luggage storage space for guests. Providing a terrace and sea views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some fruit and chocolates or cookies. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Continental and full English/Irish breakfast options with pancakes, fruit, and juice are available. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. For guests with children, the vacation home provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, and a baby safety gate. If you like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Kaikoura, Cubby House Stay can arrange a bicycle rental service.

- "I would absolutely stay here again.....just longer next time!" - "Wished could stay longer" - "Amazing stay with great memories!" - "Beautiful and cosy setting to unwind." - "Can’t wait to go back again!" - "Absolutely loved our stay and we’re planning to return if we can!" - "Amazing stay in Kaikoura" - "Cubby House should be included in your NZ itinerary!" - "Excellent" - "Best way to start our New Year"

Eco-certified bed & breakfast in Hapuku with free parking
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills.
Housekeeping is not available.
Awatea Country B&B offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature bathrobes and slippers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. 34-cm Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "Beautiful surroundings, lovely clean rooms and dog friendly. The host family are very welcoming and accommodating, including the "host dogs"! The breakfast is first class, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thankyou :)" - "This is an exceptional B and B. Amazing hosts, beautiful outlook of the sea and Kaikoura ranges, fabulous rooms and a breakfast that was beyond anything you can imagine. I loved the very well stoked tea and coffee station and the use of the fridge/freezer. It was hard to leave this amazing property along with all it's wonderful farmyard friends. "

Offering an open-air bath, The Factory Luxury Accomodation offers accommodations in Kaikoura. With free Wifi, this 5-star villa offers water sports facilities and a 24-hour front desk. The property provides a children's playground, parking on-site, and an electric vehicle charging station. Leading onto a patio with mountain views, the spacious villa consists of 3 bedrooms. Providing a terrace with sea views, this villa also provides guests with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a hot tub and bathrobes. The villa offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. There is an on-site bar, and during warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the villa. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

- "It was utterly superb. Highly recommended." - "This place is heaven" - "Sublime" - "Amazing location and incredible property" - "Wonderful host. Unusual and spacious property. Gorgeous and unique oceanfront nearby." - "1000 out of 10!!!" - "Perfect in every way." - "Best of the best!" - "Sean and his wife are super helpful. Sean has helped us arranged an amazing fishing trip that we spotted humpback and al"

Waterfront bed & breakfast in Kaikōura with free parking
A communal living room, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast.
Housekeeping is not available.
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikōura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

- "Excellent stay in a lovely property in a great location. " - "Great view of the ocean In Kaikoura. Good location to easily walk into town and enjoy a meal at one of many restaurants. Our room was spacious, bright, comfortable and well-appointed. Delicious continental breakfast!" - "In The Bay (great name!) is in a very good location clear of the hubbub of Kaikoura town center and yet on the sea front with fabulous views. It was just as advertised with good, well maintained facilities and spacious rooms with well appointed bathrooms. Breakfast was fresh and very convenient."

Offering mountain views, Fyffe Country Lodge in Kaikoura has accommodations, free bikes, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a restaurant. Each unit is equipped with a patio offering garden views, a flat-screen TV, a seating area, a well-fitted kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and electric tea pot are also available. The lodge offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast. If you would like to discover the area, hiking and cycling are possible nearby.

- "lovely place with wonderful owners." - "Amazingly, perfect stay!" - "We really enjoyed our stay here. It was so welcoming and the food was absolutely fantastic" - "Really Warm welcome- made to feel at home" - "Brilliant location with fabulous owners"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a soaking tub and a rainfall showerhead, as well as a refrigerator and a stovetop. Other amenities include designer toiletries, premium bedding, a pillowtop bed, and down comforters.

- "Beautifully situated cottage with amazing views all around, very clean with great amenities, lovely breakfast basket and friendly hosts. I would give it 10 out of 5 stars if I could!" - "A gorgeous spot the attention to detail is amazing, beautifully furnished, amazing views. We have stayed there 3 times and loved it. " - "We loved the house… the spacious rooms, the gorgeous garden, the interior. The view from the bed and the bath tub is amazing. We only spent a short time there, but it is a perfect place to relax. "

Manakau Lodge features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Kaikoura. The lodge provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and an electric tea pot. Guests at Manakau Lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast. The accommodation has a grill. After a day of hiking, fishing or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

- "Perfect, wish we could have stayed longer!" - "You will not regret booking here. Just a perfect place to stay to get away from the busy-ness of town."

Beach aparthotel in Kaikōura with free parking
Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Each apartment offers comforts like a pillowtop bed and Egyptian cotton sheets, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with satellite channels. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a refrigerator and a microwave.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 29-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Kaikōura aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Lovely stay near to Kaikōura but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet. " - "Perfect for an overnight stop between Picton and Christchurch " - "Kitchenette is not the same as a kitchen with a hob. Room was very clean. Be careful with shower as water got everywhere all over the bathroom floor due to splash out, as open doorway and glass only just above head height. Would stay again as good location, great staff and the apartments looked amazing. "

Featuring barbecue facilities, Manakau PurePod offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Leading onto a balcony with garden views, the vacation home consists of 1 bedroom. Offering a terrace with mountain views, this vacation home also has a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at Manakau PurePod can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

- "Amazing romantic stay" - "The stars were just spectacular" - "Amazing place to stay"

Beachfront bed & breakfast for sun and fun
Guests at this beach bed & breakfast will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a train station pick-up service and complimentary wireless internet access.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikōura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Great property with a great view of the ocean. Hostess was very friendly and provided a yummy breakfast. Room was comfortable with patio to sit and enjoy the view! Would definitely recommend this place to everyone!" - "Lovely place. Lovely people." - "This is an absolutely excellent property in every way possible. From the immaculate room to pristine property, not to forget the short bread cookies :-). The views are spectacular from the second floor units. Simply marvelous."

Located on the banks of Lyell Creek, Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park offers peaceful accommodations with beautiful mountain views. The property is 984 feet from Kaikoura Station and features an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Alpine-Pacific is 1640 feet away from the shops, restaurants and tour operators in the Kaikoura town center. Spacious and fitted with a minimalist décor, the holiday park offers cabins and studios with heating. Some have a well-equipped kitchen or a private balcony. 500 MB of complimentary WiFi is provided daily. Guests can make use of the barbecue facility. There is also a guest laundry.

- "Comfy stay" - "Comfy stay" - "Highly recommended for families" - "Awesome stay,lovely staff. Jason you rock thank you so much" - "Very injoyable stay" - "Will be going back" - "Pleasant and relaxing." - "I would come again" - "Was a great place to stay for a weekend trip!" - "Comfy and clean with fabulous views and not far from town." - "All ok" - "Ok" - "Good holiday park style vibes. Room was clean and tidy."

Family-friendly bed & breakfast with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast
This bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, spa services, and a microwave in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Te Mahuru Retreat offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Wonderful and comfortable place to stay" - "Clean and spacious. Breakfast was quick and efficient to get us going. Area was quiet and easy to sleep. Easy access into Kiakoura." - "Such a restful environment! A true retreat." - "Breathtakingly beautiful. Our host was especially helpful, and we were able to use the walker and hot tub. Thank you!!" - "Very comfortable, clean, relaxing, farmhouse feeling " - "Beautiful property with amazing gardens. "

Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms in Kaikoura. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge, and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the apartment can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Kaikoura Beach is a 12-minute walk from Mondello Kaikoura.

- "Excellent, good value" - "Excellent" - "Clean, cosy and affordable" - "Super clean, comfortable room." - "Lovely clean motel, friendly host. Loved the little touches e.g. floral arrangement" - "Amazing, the hosts were helpful, and accommodation was nice." - "Comfortable and clean" - "Very enjoyable" - "good location,near beach zone and there are some good cafe just next to the apartem" - "Nice comfortable stay!"

Aparthotel in Kaikōura with free parking
Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills.
Each apartment offers a TV with cable channels, plus a kitchenette and an electric kettle. A hair dryer, a shower, and a phone are among the other amenities that guests will find.
Blue Seas Motel offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Cable television is provided. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Nice and just a little drive to center." - "Great location 15 minute walk to the heart of Kaikoura." - "Quiet location, good parking, clean and roomy and friendly helpful staff. " - "Very clean and well presented Excellent value for money Would stay again" - "The location is awesome, opposite a lovely beach... Beautiful scenery as well " - "Tidy & clean. Looked to be recently redecorated? Comfortable bed. Fabulous shower & well appointed kitchen. Right across the street from the beach. Reasonable price. "