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    Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

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    #3 of 19 Hotels in Kaikoura
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    146 Esplanade | Corner Esplanade and Brighton Street, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand
    011 64 3-319 5748
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
    391 reviews
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    “beautiful hotel”(8 reviews)
    “champagne bar”(5 reviews)
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    011 64 3-319 5748
    146 Esplanade | Corner Esplanade and Brighton Street, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand See on map
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Available
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    All reviewsmain buildingbeautiful hotelchampagne barsmall hotellovely boutiqueespresso coffeeshared balconyboiled eggscomfortable bedbreakfast was includedsliding doordinner reservationspeninsula walkoverlooking the seasouth islandwould stay here againnew zealand
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent

    Stayed there just 1 night but had great time. Jen and Warren were lovely hosts, enjoyed a champagne (or 3) with them. Such fun and beautifully renovated hotel. Would definitely stay again looking forward to it

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    Reviewed 30 November 2017 via mobile
    The best stay - luxurious in every way.

    We absolutely loved it here. Warmly welcomed by the delightful Nic and then Jen the owner who had very thoughtfully sent lots of information about the best route re the road closure. Our very spacious and well appointed room overlooked the bay and had a...More

    1  Thank Leighites
    Response from KaikouraBoutique, Manager at Kaikoura Boutique HotelResponded 15 January 2018

    Ahhhh! Warren's "magic sponge" strikes again! Is there no end to his talents? ;) Thanks for your generous and thoughtful review. Means the world to us all as a team. Jen x

    Reviewed 17 May 2018 via mobile
    Lovely little hotel

    We stayed one night and greatly enjoyed the hotel. Our room looked out to sea and was very comfortable. Our host was very helpful. The bed was comfortable, heated floor in the bathroom and breakfast was excellent.

    Thank IannSuzanne
    Reviewed 13 May 2018
    TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE

    We stayed 1 night in this hotel and this was the first night of our trip to New Zealand. The stay was okay despite there is no hairdryer in the room. But after the stay, I checked the credit card bill, the hotel charged us...More

    2  Thank Pui Hang H
    Reviewed 18 April 2018 via mobile
    Nice B&B

    Lovely old building on the waterfront. More of a B&B than a boutique hotel as it doesn’t offer anything other than breakfast and the “champagne bar” closes early... We had 2 garden rooms, brightly decorated and a comfortable bed. Bathroom through a sliding door was...More

    Thank AliBar
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    Jenbell19
    17 January 2017|
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    Response from KaikouraBoutique | Property representative |
    OMG! Just saw your question... We will reopen more glamorous than ever in October. Sorry we weren't able to accommodate you x
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    Response from Robyn S | Property representative |
    Hi there. A lovely Continental buffet breakfast is available during the summer months for an extra $19.50pp. Kind regards, Robyn.
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    "The ocean view is lovely"
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    "Go for the lower priced rooms. Probably better value."
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