THE 10 BEST Accommodation in Kaikoura, New Zealand

"Spent 2 days in lush accommodation with fabulous view on our doorstep and a gorgeous little town to explore. Spacious room, great heating, comfy bed and good shower. Kitchen set up perfect for our short stay."

#1 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By GoBrownie

"Compact family park, great facilities, heated pool, hot tub, great games room, we played so much pool and air hockey."

2. Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park

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Motel

BarbarajrB

@Barbara B

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2021

Awesome Top 10 Kaikoura

"When we arrived the staff were friendly and willing to help with anything. The room was brilliant (studio unit) with a great shower, a winner for me. The accommodation was spacious and well appointed."

#2 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Derek B

Swimming Pool and Hot Tubs. This is the view from the balcony of our Two Bedroom Motel Units.

3. Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park

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Camping/Caravan site

Abby_F123

@Abby_F123

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2021

Absolutely Fantastic

"Amazing views from our room of the snowy mountains, which we were even able to enjoy while sitting in the hot tubs/spa pools."

"We needed a place to stopover on our way north and theis Holiday Park was perfect. Easy late checkin and early checkout. Lovely clean, warm and comfey room. Great Kitchen and Bathroom facilities."

#3 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Jenny R

This is one of the most booked hotels in Kaikoura over the last 60 days.

The Fairways luxury accommodation in Kaikoura, near the beach, at dusk

4. The Fairways Ocean Ridge Kaikoura

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Apartment

AdamSTC

@AdamSTC

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2022

Kaikoura Stopover

"Stayed in a very spacious one bedroom apartment which had everything we needed for our stay."

"Studio room was a reasonable size but not large. Nice and clean with good shower. No outlook from room as studio rooms are tucked between apartments. Golf course next door and large park/pond in front."

#4 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Nicky C

"For those less active, simply go out on one of the boats to look at whales, seals dolphins etc. Coming back to a spotlessly clean comfortable room just enhances the experience."

5. Kaikoura Quality Suites

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Small Hotel

Beth B

@bethbO6917VB

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2022

Great location, great accommodation and amazing wildlife

"Room was a studio, big enough, nice bathroom with toiletries provided, galley kitchen perfect for making a hot brew or toast. Very comfy bed, nice linens. Super friendly staff, very clean, heaps of parking."

#5 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By DJandR

6. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

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Coconut Lands

@CoconutLands

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2023

Period charm on the seafront at Kaikoura

"Our lovely spacious room had an equally spacious bathroom, all beautifully and tastefully decorated with stylish quality materials."

"Lovely large modern room, great bathroom, and a good sized deck. Good natural light, and very comfy bed. Lovely view of the sea and the mountains (ask for room 9). Garden area out the back was really nice."

#6 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By KiwiFia

Nikau Lodge from our garden with our Nikau Palm

"Fresh homemade cookies, beautiful room with a great view of kaikoura, lovely spa, lounge area with big comfy couches and outdoor dining area, incredible breakfast along with the best friendly service and homely to..."

7. Nikau Lodge

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Bed and Breakfast

Haley Rios

@Haley_rios

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2021

Best ever accomodation!!

"Such a beautiful house and extremely comfortable. Our hosts very kindly upgraded us on arrival to an upstairs room with lovely views. The house is beautifully decorated and a great base for exploring the area."

#7 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Nickym

8. The White Morph Heritage Collection

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woodlet7

@woodlet7

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2023

Great place to stay

"We had a ground floor, sea view room, beds were great, everything we needed was included, including fudge, fresh milk and great service."

"Lovely clean rooms, very comfy bed and with tea making facilities. Well appointment bathroom and quality towels. No cafe or restaurant but just a few steps to a wonderful restaurant that provide meals."

#8 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Gillian P

9. Sudima Kaikoura

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Euan R

@Euan R

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2023

Excellent accommodation,handy to town

"Bed was so good we thought of taking it home, spacious room, coffee and tea facilities, quiet A/C, shower with enough pressure to wash your out to sea, we had a corner room overlooking ocean, lovely, this is very..."

"Beautiful hotel, staff and food were outstanding. Rooms are stylish and great ammenities. Only stayed one night, definitely could have stayed longer, 3 nights would have been perfect."

#9 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Ange Mount

"We stayed in one of the lodge suites which was spacious and comfortable with a lovely lounge area with a gas fire, a large bedroom with comfortable bed and further seating."

10. Hapuku Lodge

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Lodge

seacucumber

@seacucumber

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2023

Wonderful!

"The space is good and comfortable and the views lovely over the deer farm. The Food is included and the diners were nice, varied each day. The dining room area is quite nice and the service is very attentive."

#10 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Susan B

11. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

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Motel

Geoff M

@Geoff M

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2023

Top spot – Great location – Brilliant staff

"Our room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed for our 12-day stay."

"Good size, well appointed & clean room. Rooms have kitchenettes and the bed was very comfortable. Friendly owner & close to shops and restaurants which are within walking distance."

#11 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Kevin Conroy

12. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

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Motel

Britwi

@Britwi

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2021

Every motel needs a complimentary lap cat

"Comfortable room and bed."

"Really comfy two night stay. Nice clean unit feels like it has been recently refurbished. Handy to town, dog friendly as well. Friendly staff very helpful making suggestions of best places to eat."

#12 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Twisty333

13. Panorama Motel

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Motel

-l.e.m223

@--l_e_m--111111

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2023

Amazing amazing rebooked!

"It was truly amazing room was beautiful so is the view."

"Magnificent location on the bay with the mountains as backdrop. The room was spacious and possibly the best bed I have slept for the entire trip. Tastefully decorated and well appointed."

#13 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Genevieve O

14. Waves Luxury Apartments

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Apartment

David R

@davidrZ6672PL

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2023

Perfect location in Kiakoura

"Perfect location in Kiakoura. Walkable distance to everything but just far enough away for a quiet night sleep. Perfect communication from Sue and a lovely welcome. Lovely and clean apartment with a great view from..."

"High spec two bedroom two bathroom full kitchen great amenities. Very clean and well kitted out with all you need. We would definitely go back - also reasonable price for such good quality."

#14 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By JBubbles50

15. Donegal House

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Small Hotel

Sarah

@Navigate30073791596

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2023

Stay, eat, drink, play - all at one lovely location!

"We visited Donegal House a year to two ago for a drink and when I read it had new owners I was keen to go and stay. The grounds are amazing and our room overlooked them and the beautiful mountain range. It was..."

"Great room, great lookout to the Kaikoura ranges and the beautiful foreshore."

#15 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Sarah

16. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

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Apartment

Ron T

@Ron T

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2022

Very good stay

"The beds are very confortable, the sea views fantastic, the balcony a joy to stay on. The fully equipped kitchen meant we could easily make our own meals. Great shower and bathroom with nice toiletries."

#16 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Sunny_JLa

17. Heritage Court Motor Lodge

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Motel

julietquilts

@julietquilts

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2021

Excellent parking

"We chose this motel because we were in a ute towing a furniture trailer and it looked to have good parking. This was certainly the case, and the owners went out of their way to make sure we had good parking. We..."

"The place is perfect, hosts are incredible, rooms are tidy, warm, and clean…. It’s also walking distance to a ripper fish burger: great option when the waves are on or if you’re passing through."

#17 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Hamish

18. Admiral Court Motel

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Motel

60stravellers2014

@60stravellers2014

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2020

fabulous place to stay

"We had a great room with a deck that looked out to the water & the mountain range in the distance (they had snow on them the next morning-no wonder it was a nippy night)."

"We arrived off the street and got last unit available. It was an older style unit but had all the necessary facilities. Good bed and ranchslider access from both living and bedroom."

#18 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Kassie54

19. Dolphin Lodge Backpackers

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Hostel

GaryandLesleyTravel

@Lesley M

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2020

Great location, above the centre of town.

"Choosing where to sleep in Kaikoura can by challenging, if you want to be close to the peninsula walk you need to be at the southern end, if you want to be close to the supermarket you need to be at the northern end..."

"The shared space and kitchen were fine, no TV ??. We had the double en-suite room which was small but adequate. The lodge had a nice outside lawn area to enjoy the sun shine and some off street parking."

#19 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By GaryandLesleyTravel

"Very spacious bedroom and large modern bathroom with locally-made toiletries (long-lasting lavender fragrance)."

20. Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast

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Bed and Breakfast

madabouttravel

@madabouttravel

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2023

Great, personal B&B. Very spacious throughout

"Our room was beautiful and super clean, lovely products in the bathroom from the local Lavendar farm. The outside was beautifully laid out and sunny with a great view of the mountains."

#20 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Anna C

21. Te Mahuru Retreat

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Bed and Breakfast

Eleanor

@Aklnz2018

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2022

A return stay when another route was blocked due to weather

"A comfortable living room with a great selection of books and games."

"Stunningly beautiful, gorgeous views and gardens. The best beds, hottubs, & star gazing. Super friendly hosts and easy check-in. Very clean with everything you need to relax plus a full well stocked kitchen"

#21 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Jenni

"Awesome stay at the heritage hotel on the kaikoura coast. We enjoyed a wine on the balcony looking at the sea which is only a few metres away. We booked dinner in the restaurant and just as well as it was booked..."

22. The Pier Hotel

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Bed and Breakfast

Greg B

@GregB3728

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2023

The Pier Hotel Kaikoura

"Basic breakfast tea/coffee, cereal and toast included and able to help yourself whenever you please. Restaurant was nice good honest pub food. I would definitely stay here again simply for the location."

#22 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Abbyfryer

23. Alpine View Motel

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Motel

Lorraine M

@318lorrainem

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2023

Clean and comfortable and right on the beach

"We had a “superb ocean view” room and our large glass screen doors did indeed give us an awesome view of the mountains and the ocean."

"Well appointed and clean motel. Arrived at Easter to find a special gift of Easter eggs in the fridge which the family loved. Very happy to provide extra linen and free washing powder for the washing machine."

#23 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Travel49069806393

"This is such a nice place to stay; so much space and everything is clean, comfortable and beautifully done. The host was friendly and very accomodating. The location is perfect; a nice stroll along the esplanade..."

24. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

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Bed and Breakfast

Helen B

@Helen B

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2022

Very comfortable stay

"Our very spacious room at the front of the property was just fabulous! Spotlessly clean and well furnished. The view is like a picture postcard - literally just yards from the beach."

#24 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By MISSAdventurers

25. Willowbank Motel

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sunnycoast09

@sunnycoast09

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2020

Friendly and helpful

"The rooms were simple, perhaps a little dated, however we had everything we needed. It had a small kitchette which was convenient. It was about one kilometre from town central. We found the staff helpful."

"Our stay had sufficient utensils and flatscreen tv with good channels for the children."

#25 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By joe b

"Great B&B - Judy, lady of the house is super friendly. She gives a realtime good explanation about the area and local cafés and restaurants and things to do in the city. She even does your laundry without an extra..."

26. Brook House B&B & Cottages

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Bed and Breakfast

Wendy W

@WendyW1656

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2023

Excellent stay!

"Room is new with a comfortable bed. TV is fixed high up the wall but it has Netflix, free wifi, private entrance that directs to the spa pool and garden. Yes spa pool with mountain view and a stream."

#26 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Kris Powell

27. Blue Seas Motel

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Adam H

@AdamH617

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2023

Great location, great value

"Lovely place to stay. Great location across the road from the beach. 10 min walk to the main street with shops and bars/restaurants. Host was lovely - brought an extra bed in as soon as we mentioned the..."

"Great place to stay, lovely hosts and has to be one of the cleanest motels I've stayed in! Very roomy studio unit right opposite the beach, lovely listening to the waves at night."

#27 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Ric H

28. Dusky Lodge & Backpackers

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Hostel

Nonie

@AdventureMum73

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2021

Above and beyond

"A minor mix up with the booking was met with fast, friendly service and an unexpected though greatly appreciated room upgrade."

"There were Movies and TV to watch, so this caters well for families other interested guests ie groups, couples, individual & friends. The Kitchen/Dining Room/Lounge has a nice Fire, very cosy on a cold Winters night."

#28 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By Brendon J

"A walk, a guided tour, and the chance to get up close to a Llama - whats not to love. I was a bit apprehesive about the Llama thing (dont they spit?) But Kevin made it easy to work with ours (Legend and Max). It was..."

29. Wacky Stays

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Camping/Caravan site

Vicki B

@889vickib

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2021

A fun day and night

"The carriage was very well restored, lots of neat features, Kevin definitely put a lot of time and effort into it. Very clean and tidy, one of the best places I have stayed in."

#29 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura

By maashi

30. Lobster Inn Motor Lodge

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thekennedysnz

@thekennedysnz

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2021

Overnight Stay

"Very large room that was comfortable and clean and the room warmed up really quickly after we arrived (the weather wasn’t behaving for us!)."