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.
Karen
New Zealand
Friendly staff Food was incredible dinner menu fantastic... location delightful
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.
Maik
New Zealand
Seafront location and the fact that it was advertised having a champagne bar (spoiler - not really).
The promised luxury is all superficial - the stuff that matters (bathroom, heat pump, TV, reception) was lacking severely.
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.
Izzy
New Zealand
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.
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.
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.
Just 3 minutes' drive from the centre of Kaikoura, Kaikoura Quality Suites offers views of the Kaikoura Ranges and modern bathrooms with underfloor heating. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
Hayley
New Zealand
Lovely modern suite with comfortable king beds. Perfect for a couple.
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.
Michelle Ross
New Zealand
Very peaceful spot just across the road from the sea, great for watching sunrises and sunsets.
Clean, tidy, good value for money. I would go back
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..
Steve
Sweden
Lovely spacious apartment with a well decked out kitchen and cozy lounge with the big gas heater. Nice and quiet area and a very short drive into the township. I'm likely to come back here, we had a couple of nights but it's the sort of place that would be a comfortable base of operations for a week of exploring the area. The apartment's private BBQ area is a nice touch and under different circumstances I would like to have taken advantage of it. We were provided a little cot for our infant and it was a good sturdy portable jobby, felt safe for him.
On average, 3-star hotels in Kaikoura cost £91 per night, and 4-star hotels in Kaikoura are £82 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Kaikoura can on average be found for £145 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Kaikoura this weekend is £76 or, for a 4-star hotel, £85. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Kaikoura for this weekend cost on average around £166 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £77 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Kaikoura for tonight. You'll pay on average around £91 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Kaikoura will cost around £214 (based on Booking.com prices).
Fly into Christchurch International Airport, then drive approximately 180km north to Kaikoura (about 2.5 hours). Alternatively, take the Coastal Pacific train from Christchurch, a scenic 3-hour journey. Domestic travellers can also drive from Wellington (approx. 5.5 hours) via the Interislander Ferry.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Christchurch International Airport, due to its frequent flight schedules and proximity to Kaikoura, approximately 180km away.
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.
Luke and Kylie were fabulous hosts, Luke greeted us and gave us great tip on a hiking trail that we did the day after our arrival. We saw hundreds of fur seals, got a great workout and a wonderful lunch at the Pier Hotel.
The place has a great view, walking distance to town and rail line.
Kylie even drove us to the station on day of departure. Would highly recommend this property.
While we just needed to be here so that we could get on an earlier whale watching cruise the next day, the property that all of our needs, and we would definitely consider another stay. our room had of sliding glass door, overlooking the bay, with a small table and chairs for outdoor dining.
The property is away from downtown Kaikoura, so it was very quiet and very relaxing.
Amazing breakfast, location, room, facilities! Spa was lovely and so many homely touches. Best accomodation in Kaikoura hands down. Beautiful lounge and indoor and outdoor dining area with big comfy couches. Large selection of DVD's and homemade biscuits went down well! Stunning view from the room - clearly a lot of love put into this place!
Friendly welcoming! We took a chance to check in earlier and our room was ready. Very grateful for it. Cosy and close to the great vibe of Kaikoura. Walking distance to nice restaurants, shops, café, well everything. It was just what we needed. Also has a good outside BBQ facilities and recycling area. Will go back! Thanks
This is a really nice, modern hotel, very close to the main things to do in Kaikoura. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the staff are very helpful. If you’re doing the swimming with dolphins experience during your stay, the hotel is over the road from the meeting place. This made the early start a lot easier!
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.
The room was warm and modern, the Managers were so kind and friendly genuine people. The view is incredible and close walking to the Pier Bar and restaurant. My main reason for booking was being dog friendly and good parking out back. I'll definitely use this as my go to each time i visit Kaikoura
This was a beautiful, well appointed house which made our stay in Kaikoura outstanding. The house was very clean, and a full suite of kitchen utensils and crockery was provided Views were fantastic, and 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms was a luxury for our family of four.
Easy access from the main highway. Comfortable room and clean. Friendly reception and helpful with some further information on attractions at Kaikoura. We booked several other motels from the same Bella Vista group as we were very happy.
Everything!!! Our cabin, shared bathroom, kitchen, lounge, laundry very very clean. The bbq area, pool and 2x hot tubs, sadly, didn't get to use these due to wet weather, but will definately stay there when I am next in kaikoura!
Lovely 2 bedroom home away from home in Kaikoura. Would definitely stay here again. Nicely decorated, good location with parking, enough comfortable beds for our family of 5 with 3 adult sized children.
Beautiful place to stay. Great space for 2 adult's and 3 teenagers. Right across the road from the beach and a short walk to the shops. Loved Kaikoura will definitely be back to stay at the White Morph.
The chalet was clean and spacious and comfortable. It was well-stocked and we loved to feed the sheep, alpacas, and deer. We loved hiking on the Kaikoura peninsula and seeing so many seals.
The apartment was clean and tidy, it had everything I needed to have a very enjoyable stay. I come to Kaikoura specifically to spend time by the ocean.
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