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    Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

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    146 Esplanade | Corner Esplanade and Brighton Street, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
    397 reviews
    • Excellent61%
    • Very good27%
    • Average7%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible3%
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    “main building”(29 reviews)
    “champagne bar”(5 reviews)
    “beautiful hotel”(7 reviews)
    146 Esplanade | Corner Esplanade and Brighton Street, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Available
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Multilingual Staff
    Wheelchair Access
    4 Star accommodation
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    All reviewsmain buildingchampagne barbeautiful hotellovely boutiquesmall hotelshared balconyboiled eggscomfortable bedbreakfast was includedsliding doorwould stay here againdinner reservationsoverlooking the seanew zealandsouth islandpeninsula walkenjoyed our stay
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Nice and friendly

    The staff are very helpful and try hard to keep everyone happy. Lovely sea views and spacious balcony. The only complaint I could have is, they could use double glassing windows so you won't hear waves on the shore.

    Thank Sean B
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    The worst experience ever !!!

    I've chosen this hotel cause it states it's a " boutique hotel" and in my book this means small exquisite and high personal service and care , yet what I encountered was absolutely the opposite!!! My dream vacation with my daughters and husband turned into...More

    1  Thank whatif929
    Response from KaikouraBoutique, Owner at Kaikoura Boutique HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear reader. The joys of hosting a family group of this particular ilk are what dreams are made of here at the hotel... every team member had a negative story to tell on this one! Rather than embarrass these people by counteracting each of their...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Best hotel of our entire stay

    We loved our stay at Kaikoura Boutique Hotel. We drove in from the Picton ferry arriving late. Warren called us to confirm our arrival time and asked us to call him when we arrived. He met us at the door and showed us to our...More

    1  Thank Suzanne W
    Reviewed 12 July 2018 via mobile
    Very good hotel in Kaikoura

    Pros - 1) Located just across the road from the ocean and a few minutes drive from Point Kean where the seals are 2) Very friendly service 3) The whole hotel is less than a year old and our room was very new and adequately...More

    Thank feizhu
    Reviewed 6 July 2018
    Exactly what a boutique hotel should be

    The hotel was welcoming, comfortable and the owners friendly. We enjoyed our stay and a good breakfast. The views are beautiful and the location great both for the town and for the peninsula walk. We would definitely visit again.

    Thank mylesdw
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    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Free Parking
    Wheelchair Access
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Multilingual Staff
    Breakfast Available
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    Refrigerator in room
    Minibar
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    US$96 - US$253 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #3 Luxury Hotel in Kaikoura
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    US$96 - US$253 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #3 Luxury Hotel in Kaikoura
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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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    23 October 2015|
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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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