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Donegal House, hotel in Kaikoura

Set on 6 acres of beautiful lakes and gardens, Donegal House offers free WiFi in public areas. It boasts a traditional Irish bar, a restaurant and a sunny terrace.

The location is beautiful. We got a garden side room and had a wonderful view of the mountains. The garden is also kept in beautiful shape.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
338 reviews
Price from£59.57per night
The White Morph - Heritage Collection, hotel in Kaikoura

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

Location to the beach.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
560 reviews
Price from£86.21per night
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, hotel in Kaikoura

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel 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.

We enjoyed our stay here and will come back. The hotel was charming and the staff friendly and genuine. We stayed in a Junior Suite and the room was spacious and comfortable with a balcony looking out to the mountains and sea. We also had a treatment at the day spa and Elaine was wonderful. Would highly recommend getting the massage. The Champagne/Martini bar was lovely & relaxing. There wasn't a lot of options for someone with food allergies but the one option was tasty.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
319 reviews
Price from£98.41per night
Koura Bay Golf Resort, hotel in Kaikoura

Offering an on-site walking trail, Koura Bay Lodge is a 13-minute drive from central Kaikoura and Kaikoura Train Station. It offers free unlimited on-site golf on the 9-hole golf course.

We have stayed here before, lovely welcome on arrival, clean tidy rooms with a great view and stunning sunrise
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
253 reviews
Price from£110.20per night
Sudima Kaikōura, hotel in Kaikoura

Situated in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

Breakfast very good . Location excellent staff friendly
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,225 reviews
Price from£92.93per night
The Pier Hotel, hotel in Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, The Pier Hotel provides a shared lounge and bar. Free WiFi is included. At the hotel, each room has access to the balcony.

Great old style place, food was excellent and the views, wow
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
592 reviews
Price from£47.65per night
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments, hotel in Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is a few steps from Kaikoura Beach.

Great position. Woke to a bright sunny day and sat on the deck with my coffee and the view to my right thru the trees to the sea. Very comfy bed. Great facilities.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,755 reviews
Price from£76.25per night
Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park, hotel in Kaikoura

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

Small tidy room
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
1,085 reviews
Price from£45.27per night
Blue Seas Motel, hotel in Kaikoura

Situated on the beach front in Kaikoura, Blue Seas Motel offers spacious studios and apartments in a quiet location. Most accommodation features views of the sea or mountains.

New bathroom. Good for a one night stay-over.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
920 reviews
Price from£61per night
The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura, hotel in Kaikoura

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

Wonderful quiet location out of town but ideal for us just overnight . Would come back here for a longer stay in there great looking apartments we just had a studio this vist
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,039 reviews
Price from£89.59per night
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What guests said about Kaikoura:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Location was perfect for walking to the Seal Colony along...

    Location was perfect for walking to the Seal Colony along the path and the beach . The front Desk hours were very limited and the breakfast left a bit to be desired . But the location and the quaint courtyard make up for its downfalls.
    Debrah
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Enjoyed the whale watching tour - the day was reasonably...

    Enjoyed the whale watching tour - the day was reasonably calm so no one was seasick thank goodness. Staff were informatiive and shared the story of the whales and dolphins. The map showing us the travel route was very helpful to understand the trnech and which direction and area we were headed to.
    Sheila
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kaikoura is a 2 hr drive from our home, so we regularly...

    Kaikoura is a 2 hr drive from our home, so we regularly visit for long weekends. It's a special part of NZ where people and nature can interact. There's something special about how the mountains meet the sea. And of course the fresh seafood is spectacular
    Christina
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    WhaleWatch trip was very good.

    WhaleWatch trip was very good. Great cafes: Flo and Co has excellent coffee. Sime's Kitchen had great breakfast and lunch - vegan choices were delicious. Tipsy Foodies also recommended. Southern Paua shop and factory highly recommended - amazing range of jewellery, carvings and gifts. Some exquisite pounamu too. Best place to buy gifts in Kaikoura!! Novel Findings is a great bookshop and homewares shop - don't miss it! Loved the Ngāi Tahu artworks beside the highway, murals on the railway bridge and buildings. It's really worth checking the "Neat Places Kaikoura" website - lots of great suggestions for cool places and things to do in Kaikoura.
    Lisa
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The wild life was definitely the highlight of the trip for...

    The wild life was definitely the highlight of the trip for me. I went swimming with dolphins and saw load of seals with their pups. Also the people in the town are super friendly and helpful. Of course the scenery is also breathtaking. Loads of nice eating places that serve great seafood.
    Erin
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very easy to find way to attractions,town lovely and...

    Very easy to find way to attractions,town lovely and clean.Plenty of eating places,ones we used were all excellent and value for money.Only thing we regretted was we missed the Whale Watch tour as it was blowing hard both full days we were there and there were no sailings.Will have to go back again.
    Patricia
    New Zealand

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kaikoura

  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 463 reviews
    The room I booked was the smallest of three on offer. I chose this room by choice. It met our expectations. The facilities were very clean and the outdoor tables and area to relax was very welcoming and pleasant. A quiet location. We found the bed hard, but that's a personal preference. The shower pressure was amazing. Check in was very easy and the staff were very friendly. Parking provided on site. We walked to town about 1 kilometre away for dinner at Zephyr which is a must when in Kaikoura.
    Karen
    New Zealand
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 164 reviews
    It's our first trip to Kaikoura and we found everything's perfect here - clear instructions from Richard and Moira, finest equipment (basically everything we need from a house is available), superb sceneries (we got both open sea and mountain!), and quiet neighbourhood. Love our getaway weekend here and wish we could have stayed longer! It's cozy like a house but with a quality of 5*. Look forward to coming back again on our next trip to Kaikoura.
    louisa_kathy
    New Zealand
  • From £98.17 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,225 reviews
    Beautiful room with a stunning ocean view. The hotel staff were very accommodating as it was a 30th birthday weekend away, we arrived to a chocolate platter in the room with a welcoming hand writ note, the hotel offered to arrange a cake for our stay, which I declined but was very pleased with the level of customer service. The room was large, tidy and appeared very clean. Overall really pleased we picked the Sudima Kaikōura
    Ebony
    New Zealand
  • From £42.89 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,031 reviews
    The hostel had a lovely, laidback vibe. It was in a great location, a short walk into the Centre of Kaikoura. All the staff I met were friendly and welcoming. The garden area was lovely, and it has a beautiful terrace with sea views. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the free ground coffee was a really nice touch. The washing machine was cheap at 2 dollars, and you could use the washing line outside to dry your things.
    Jeni
    United Kingdom
  • From £69.10 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 922 reviews
    a great place to stay in Kaikōura. right on the water in a quiet location yet close enough to walk to restaurants if you want to. fabulously spacious unit with a fully equipped kitchen and modern bathroom. beautifully clean and the manager was utterly delightful - always smiling and incredibly helpful. we will certainly be coming back whenever we come to Kaikōura!
    Frankie
    New Zealand
  • From £64.33 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 559 reviews
    No breakfast studio flat. Walking distance to train & Whale Watching. Everything I needed in the studio flat. Separate kitchen with all the gadgets I needed (like a can opener, cutting board, microwave bowls etc) which I haven't got in all the other motels stayed in hence the high praise & the fridge was in the closed kitchen - lovely nights sleep thank you.
    Marlene
    United Kingdom
  • From £68.90 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 325 reviews
    This has to be one of the nicest well looked after motels we have stayed at in awhile. It smelt fresh from the moment we walked in. The owners are super lovely and really helpful with everything you need and about the area. Comfortable units with comfortable beds. We definitely want to come stay again.
    Leeza
    New Zealand
  • From £98.24 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 295 reviews
    Stayed in the yurt with my teenage kids. Loads of space, comfortable beds, hot shower. Makes a lovely change from the usual dull motels or holiday parks. Even the teenagers enjoyed helping with feeding the farm animals. Fab place. Would recommend.
    Sian
    United Kingdom
  • From £98.41 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 319 reviews
    Really beautiful hotel and garden. I just wanted to sit out there all the time! The breakfast wasn’t included but I thought it was well worth it and very lovely. Staff was great and the room was comfortable and clean!
    Melissa
    United States
  • From £81.26 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,011 reviews
    This would be one of the cleanest Motels we have ever stayed in. The owner was most helpful and welcomed us with a smile. Would definitely stay there again and have already told friends about it.
    LYNN
    New Zealand
  • From £81.49 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,208 reviews
    Sue and Faith, front of house...you both need bottling up and sending to a few hotels/motels I've stayed in previously! So welcoming and friendly, an asset to this motel without a doubt!
    Kim
    New Zealand
  • From £54.80 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 592 reviews
    great value for money - cheapest option on booking.com, help yourself breakfast included, very clean, all you needed and balcony to eat breakfast on with 180 sea views will be back
    Jenny
    New Zealand
  • From £81.49 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,208 reviews
    We loved this hotel. It was so clean. The room was very nice. It had everything we needed. Great bathroom/shower. The front staff were kind and helpful.
    J
    Julie
    New Zealand
  • From £49.90 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,196 reviews
    The hostel is quiet and nice, not that crowded. Just 10min walk to New World supermarket and 15m to Kaikoura Whale Watch Ticketing office.
    YI HE
    China
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 716 reviews
    Really nice place for a night in Kaikoura. Convenient location and great views of the mountains. Very comfortable room and lovely balcony.
    Leah
    United States
  • From £94.83 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,087 reviews
    Just loved our time at the Panorama Motels. One of the best views in Kaikoura. Walking distance from the Pier Hotel. Friendly staff.
    McConachie
    New Zealand
  • From £46.58 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 634 reviews
    Location and room(cabin) were excellent, cheap laundry facilities available and communal cooking room if needed.
    Gillian
    United Kingdom
  • From £94.83 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,087 reviews
    View!!!! Also surprised with the fact that the hotel provided full kitchen stuff(too bad we didnt get to use )
    Carolyn
    Taiwan
  • From £81.26 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,011 reviews
    The room was spacious and very clean. The location was perfect for our activities in Kaikoura.
    Michael
    United States
  • From £73.86 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,137 reviews
    Good location, cheap and cheery
    Michelle
    New Zealand

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