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Motel

LWilson908
@LWilson908
Reviewed on 4 May 2021
This is our Go To now
"Then you get the view from our spotless, comfortable Room... overlooking the water and the beautiful sunrise - wish we could have stayed longer which is why we will return."
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#1 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Motel

BarbarajrB
@Barbara B
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2021
Awesome Top 10 Kaikoura
"Compact family park, great facilities, heated pool, hot tub, great games room, we played so much pool and air hockey."
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#2 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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."
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#3 Best Value of 96 places to stay in 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."
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#4 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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."
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#5 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Small Hotel

Beth B
@bethbO6917VB
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2022
Great location, great accommodation and amazing wildlife
"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."
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#6 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Bed and Breakfast

Haley Rios
@Haley_rios
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2021
Best ever accomodation!!
"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..."
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#7 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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."
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#8 Best Value of 96 places to stay in 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..."
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#9 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Lodge

seacucumber
@seacucumber
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2023
Wonderful!
"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."
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#10 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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."
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#11 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Motel

Britwi
@Britwi
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2021
Every motel needs a complimentary lap cat
"Comfortable room and bed."
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#12 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Bed and Breakfast

madabouttravel
@madabouttravel
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2023
Great, personal B&B. Very spacious throughout
"Very spacious bedroom and large modern bathroom with locally-made toiletries (long-lasting lavender fragrance)."
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#13 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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..."
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#14 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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..."
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#15 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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."
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#16 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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..."
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#17 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Apartment

Ron T
@Ron T
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2022
Very good stay
"Great room, great lookout to the Kaikoura ranges and the beautiful foreshore."
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#18 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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..."
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#19 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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."
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#20 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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)."
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#21 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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."
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#22 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Bed and Breakfast

Greg B
@GregB3728
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2023
The Pier Hotel Kaikoura
"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..."
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#23 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Bed and Breakfast

Helen B
@Helen B
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2022
Very comfortable stay
"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..."
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#24 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Speciality Hotel

Rachel S
@N4897MNrachels
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2021
Best start to our South Island holiday
"A large well appointed room overlooking the 9 hole golf course, across farmland and native bush out to sea, with chairs on the verandah was a stunning start to our holiday."
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#25 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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..."
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#26 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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."
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#27 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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Motel

Journey45359712766
@Journey45359712766
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2023
A hidden Gem
"We have stayed at most motels along the foreshore, have seen this place but never taken much notice. Not any more. Unit was smallish which suits us, and very clean and tidy. Great shower, comfy bed and a great..."
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#28 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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."
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#29 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
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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!)."
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#30 Best Value of 96 places to stay in Kaikoura
Kaikoura Accommodations Information
Accommodations in Kaikoura | 95 |
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Accommodations Prices From | $88 |
Accommodations Reviews | 12,183 |
Accommodations Photos | 5,802 |
Travel high season | Sep - Nov |
Travel low season | Dec - Feb |
High season avg price | $282 |
Low season avg price | $189 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
Season
Avg. price/night
Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
$210
LOWEST
$82$1,493
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
39mm
DRIEST
32 mm83 mm
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
$247
$82$1,493
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
67mm
WETTEST
32 mm83 mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
$223
$82$1,493
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
64mm
32 mm83 mm
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
$320
HIGHEST
$82$1,493
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
55mm
32 mm83 mm
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Kaikoura. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Ohau Point Seal ColonyRead more
- Kaikoura Peninsula WalkwayAlways check the website for changes that might affect your trip.Read more
- Peninsula Seal ColonyRead more
- Kaikoura MuseumA new state-of-the-art museum experience showcasing Kaikoura’s diverse natural, cultural and social history. We also have research facilities for historians and those interested in family histories of the district.Read more
- Fyffe HouseRead more
- The Point Sheep Shearing ShowEnjoy the atmosphere of an original shearing shed. The show consists of hand feeding our drysdale Ram ??? Ram-Man??? (who is very photogenic) watching a sheep being shorn, the wool being sorted and pressed. This is followed by a general discussion giving information about sheep shearing, sheep breeds and wool types. Hold a shearing hand piece, old blades shears and Ram horns. During spring you can touch, hold and feed a lamb. Time 30 minutes.Read more
- Kaikoura Coastal TrackRead more
- Maori Leap CaveRead more
- Lavendyl Lavender FarmRead more
Frequently Asked Questions about Kaikoura hotels
- Kaikoura Holiday Homes Limited, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, and The White Morph Heritage Collection are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Ohau Point Seal Colony. See the full list: Hotels near Ohau Point Seal Colony.
- Popular hotels close to Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway include Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park, Kaikoura Holiday Homes Limited, and Kaikoura Boutique Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway.
- Popular hotels close to Christchurch Intl Airport include Airport Palms Motel, Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch, and Airport Christchurch Luxury Motel & Apartments. See the full list: Hotels near Christchurch Intl Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Peninsula Seal Colony are The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura, Kaikoura Holiday Homes Limited, and Kaikoura Boutique Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Peninsula Seal Colony.
- Popular cheap hotels in Kaikoura include The White Morph Heritage Collection, Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura, and Willowbank Motel. See the full list: Cheap Hotels in Kaikoura.
- The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura, Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park, and Kaikoura Holiday Homes Limited all received great reviews from families travelling in Kaikoura. See the full list: Family Hotels Kaikoura.
- Popular hotels by the beach in Kaikoura include The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel Kaikoura, The White Morph Heritage Collection, and Panorama Motel. See the full list: Kaikoura Beach Hotels.