Best Vacation Rentals 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"

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, 24-hour room service, and conference space.
Sudima Kaikoura offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Excellent stay " - "Great place to stay!" - "Beautiful modern hotel overlooking the beach. Excellent buffet breakfast with a wide array of delicious food. Friendly staff." - "A very nice, new, and clean hotel! We had a great stay while in Kaikoura!" - "Very nice property. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. " - "Check in staff and restaurant staff very helpful, making an enjoyable stay" - "Perfect location and nice and quiet "

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"

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"

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"

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."

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"

Sandy fun near Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
The White Morph - Heritage Collection offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "It was my second time staying here. Staff are very friendly. The room is always comfortable and beautiful. The view is great. Will stay here again " - "Well equipped and well maintained. Hot tub is a real plus after drive. Location is lovely right on seafront. Check in was smooth and everything in the room functioned well. Would stay again on next visit to Kaikoura. " - "Very clean. Allowed us early entry, which was wonderful after arriving from the overnight ferry into Picton and driving into town. Much appreciated. "

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"

Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Kaikoura Beach
A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and RV/bus/truck parking are onsite.
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge offers 20 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

- "Close to town, kitchenette allowed us to do our own cooking. Would be nice to add a frying pan and a large bowl to kitchen however! Very spacious and modern. Would definitely stay again. " - "The property was convenient to town, easy parking, and friendly staff" - "Property located one block back from the main street. Nice quiet location. Rooms very clean and well equipped. Host was very nice and Kaikoura is a lovely town " - "Really nice experience. Room had everything well thought out as to what a traveller might need. Comfortable bed and beautifully clean throughout. Units were arranged around a kind of central area and had a laundry with both washer and dryer available. Close to the rest of Kaikoura which is a lovely place to stop with many shops close to the hotel. Highly recommend"

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 fun, near Fyffe House
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, concierge services, and a library. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, and hair dryers. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Nice location on the east coast." - "Amazing peaceful place enjoyed the day spa and the views!!" - "Lovely welcome with good tips of local area Lovely room small but adequate Real good breakfast even though it was not traditional lovely staff friendly and sociable Great location " - "Beautiful property. Lovely grounds and right across from the beach. Helpful with getting dining reservations and very friendly staff. The rooms are quaint, but had all the amenities you need. Would stay here again! "

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"

Motel in Kaikōura with free parking
Concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a library, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.
Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura offers 18 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kaikōura motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Good room and bathroom. Would stay again." - "Very clean. Bed was a little soft for my taste but I still slept great" - "Very clean and good size rooms, would stay again." - "First time stay, warm, tidy and well priced" - "Very clean very nice people." - "Excellent spot. Clean and modernized. Awesome bathroom!! Would stay again " - "Conveniently located & suited our overnight stay " - "The hotel was on the edge of the town centre but that was no problem, our room was clean and comfortable and the staff were really nice. There's plenty to do in Kaikoura, it's just a small place but packed with interest, the whale watching trip was excellent, for the more energetic there's the sea and loads of walking, we enjoyed seeing the seals at Fyffe point. Plenty of places to eat, and lots of shopping."

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!"

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 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. Guests can enjoy mountain views. The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower. At the apartment complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. If you'd prefer to cook in the comfort of your own space, you can make use of the kitchen facilities, which include a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. Kaikoura Beach is a 2-minute walk from the apartment.

- "The property was awesome- ocean views, handy to everything - shops, restaurants, cafes. I would definitely recommend th" - "Modern and clean with epic views" - "Apartment Gem" - "Highly recommended" - "Brilliant stay by the beach with everything you need in an apartment!" - "Perfection with an amazing view!" - "Perfect place to explore Kaikoura where the mountains meet the sea" - "Wonderful stay. Looking foward to a return visit."

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. "

Featuring a garden, The Hamptons provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation features luggage storage space and daily room service for guests. Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating, and a private bathroom. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Kaikoura Beach is a few steps from the bed and breakfast.

- "Fabulous couple of days with a whale watching Kaikōura trip ! That’s a must!" - "Beautiful house and amazing experience" - "Clean friendly place with such a great breakfast" - "Wonderful stay with Patrick" - "Great location with amazing views and lovely hosts, property beautifully presented and very clean" - "Lovely accommodation, comfortable and clean, owners are so accommodating and kind too."

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."