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    The White Morph Heritage Collection

    416 Reviews
    #3 of 20 Hotels in Kaikoura
    92-94 Esplanade | post code: 7300, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand
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    4.0
    416 reviews
    • Excellent37%
    • Very good48%
    • Average10%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible1%
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    “cafe next door” (12 reviews)
    “motor inn” (11 reviews)
    “premium room” (4 reviews)
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Beachfront
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Family Rooms
    Kitchenette
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    Private Balcony
    5.0 Star Hotel
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Very comfy

    The white Morph Heritage has a great location right on the esplanade, it is a walk to the restaurants in town (approximately 1.5 kilometres) but the rooms are clean with very comfortable beds and a small but well equipped bathroom with a shower with the...More

    Thank martin b
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Probably overpriced

    The room was good quality. However I think it was overpriced for a stay in the winter, especially considering the issues Kaikoura are having in attracting tourists at the moment due to road closures. After an extremely long and arduous drive from Picton it was...More

    Thank northener1234
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Pleasant Stay

    We had a great stay here, the location was great right next to the dolphin encounter and a short walk to restaurants. The hotel reception staff were very welcoming and helpful and the room was quite spacious with a small kitchen. The beds were very...More

    Thank JrodNos
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Comfort, views and good service

    At its beachfront location, the White Morph offers a range of accommodation, including five-star premium spa studios and four-star garden studios and family units. It has a resident manager (Hi Mike!) and the whole complex is kept neat and tidy. We enjoyed our week’s stay...More

    Thank PatrickDrysdale
    Reviewed 16 June 2017
    Very, Very Nice

    Fantastic accommodation. I chose a suite facing the bay with an exceptional view. The bed was very comfortable with lovely linen. The room was spacious with a nice sitting area and outside table on the deck. Cleanliness was top notch and booking in friendly and...More

    Thank Inverness1966
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    • Free Parking
    • Beachfront
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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    • US$106 - US$237 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • #2 On the Beach Hotel in Kaikoura
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    • Kitchenette ,
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    • Number of rooms
    • 31
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    • Kaikoura
    • Also Known As
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    Response from Primelocation | Property representative |
    Dear Shane I am sorry but we do not allow pets at The White Morph.
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    Dolphinlover1973
    20 July 2015|
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    Response from MIke R | Property representative |
    Thank you for your inquiry. For 3 people who are needing separate beds our two bedroom family unit would be the best fit. You have the kitchen, living/dining area, and bathroom locate on the lower level and upstairs 2... More
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