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A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A pool table in a well-lit room with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative items.

A parking lot with a car, a building with a sign, and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.

1. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

Sean

$65 nightly

$75 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchenette, and a decorative plant.

A building with a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.

2. Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Keith

$84 nightly

$97 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

3. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Rachel

$75 nightly

$88 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a cash register.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a coffee machine, a safe, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A buffet with various food options including fruits, cheeses, and meats.

4. Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Maree

$86 nightly

$99 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A row of log cabin-style buildings with a reflective pond in front, set against a backdrop of mountains.

A golf course with a clubhouse featuring multiple rooms and a pond.

A patio with a stone pillar, a wooden bench, and a table overlooking a grassy field with a view of the horizon.

A spacious dining area with large windows offering a view of the landscape.

5. Koura Bay Resort

Hapuku

Phil

$93 nightly

$108 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of mountains.

A wooden pathway under a covered structure with a sign reading "MAHUR RETREAT".

A building with a sign reading "Te Mahi Retreat" and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery through the window.

6. Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat

Karen

$104 nightly

$119 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, two potted plants, and a table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with benches.

A coastal town with a marina, residential buildings, and a prominent road leading to the beach.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

7. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura

Karen

$70 nightly

$81 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains.

A modern living room with a large gray sofa, a TV, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with a white island and pendant lights.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A serene park with a gazebo, a pond, and a mountain backdrop.

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat

Anna

$95 nightly

$109 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of a well-manicured lawn, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a mountain range in the background.

A property with a sign indicating 'Brenda's House' and 'No Vacancy'.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

A room with a brown sofa, a small table with a vase, a lamp, and a painting on the wall. There is a large window with a view of the sea and mountains.

9. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Gontran

$155 nightly

$179 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sunset through the window.

A modern interior with teal chairs and a glass door leading to a scenic view.

10. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura

Monique

$110 nightly

$127 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A resort with a pool, hot tubs, and a view of mountains.

A wooden door leading to a picnic table and a picnic table in a grassy area with a river.

A cozy cabin room with a bed, a bench with cushions, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A building with a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain range in the background.

11. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mary-Angela

$46 nightly

$53 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden hot tub with a metal frame, surrounded by wooden walls and a wooden deck.

A family cabin with a sliding glass door entrance, a bed, and a wooden deck.

A gravel path leading through a landscaped garden with various shrubs and a wooden fence.

A compact hotel room with a bed, kitchenette, and seating area.

12. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mark

$53 nightly

$62 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A pathway leading to a gate labeled "GUESTS ONLY" with a sign indicating "Cross to Beach with care 'Railway Line' Please Close Gate."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

13. Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura

Daniel

$74 nightly

$86 total

Nov 21 - Nov 22

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea.

A room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

14. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura

Sandra

$103 nightly

$118 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A modern pool area with a rectangular pool, surrounded by a black fence, and adjacent buildings with balconies and windows.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a gas stove, and a built-in oven.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of mountains through the window.

15. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

Stephen

$93 nightly

$110 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A rocky beach with large boulders and calm water.

A motel sign with a whale tail and a vacancy notice.

A motel with a large sign advertising vacancies.

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, a paved pathway, and a white wall with a palm tree in the background.

16. Sierra Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura

Bevan

$60 nightly

$69 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, floral cushions, and a view of a dining area through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, white cabinets, and a view of mountains and greenery.

A table with a vase of white flowers, a glass of water, and a sign with a red cross.

17. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura

Merle

$83 nightly

$95 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A patio area with outdoor seating and a variety of shrubs and small trees.

A Bella Vista Motel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot and landscaped areas with various plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a red chair, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A modern building with a white facade and a red-tiled roof.

18. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura

jan

$81 nightly

$94 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a large window, a white cushioned bench, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with mountains and a clear sky.

A house with a view of a calm sea and mountains.

19. Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura

Darren

$163 nightly

$189 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A house with a stone chimney, wooden exterior, and a satellite dish.

A garden with a stone wall, various plants, and outdoor furniture.

A lakeside view with a tree and mountains in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. A kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave is visible.

20. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Anna

$119 nightly

$139 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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Ohau Point Lookout

9.4/10 (184 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Half Moon Bay when you spend time at Ohau Point Lookout. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Ohau Falls

9.6/10 (55 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ohau Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Half Moon Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Top Half Moon Bay Hotel Reviews

Sierra Beachfront Motel

8/10 Good

"While it is an older motel It is clean and has all the amenities you require. It is value for money to put your head down for the night with good choice of food places not far down the road to choose from if you wish to support local eatery business (the thai shop was good!) or a little further for the supermarket for the more budget conscious traveller"

Kaikoura Quality Suites

8/10 Good

"The value for money was excellent"

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Parking directly in front of room. Great facilities , beds comfy, large patio, platter and decent glasses for 5pm drinks. Great roomy for 4 people . Beautiful beach front view.. booking again for January as was that impressed!"

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay in a beautiful location and helpful friendly staff"

Sudima Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a nice hotel, I wish we could have stayed longer. They had included such nice amenities like shower bombs and custom pillows (I used the shower bomb but just a regular pillow, which was still very nice!) the staff was super friendly too!"

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent apartment, very clean, quiet well equipped , strong shower pressure and an amazing view of the mountains!"

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff, we felt very welcomed & appreciated being able to drop our luggage off earlier than check in. They had very thoughtfully considered that my travelling companion & I may prefer to be in rooms close to each other & so booked us into rooms a stones throw from each other with one room being a free upgrade because of this. Thank you! The rooms were clean, beds comfortable with more than adequate seating, table and kitchenette facilities. There is traffic noise but situated on a main road only to be expected. Our stay was during October, the weather was wet and cold and even though we were for the most part comfortable temperature wise, we would not book to stay there during the colder months as, based on the rooms we had, do not feel the heating would be adequate plus there are no electric blankets. We feel the somewhat steep walk to the Motor Lodge should be mentioned on the sites that advertise this property; we arrived on foot, having travelled on the Coastal Pacific, & even though by chance we read mention of it when we did a Google maps search to get directions & are still mobile enough in our late 60's for it to be well manageable, we feel that for some it would be an important aspect to consider when booking. We were surprised that there was no information in our rooms in respect of things such as safety evacuation process, how to operate the tv/sky box etc. Overall, yes we can recommend it, but just bear in mind the few points mentioned."

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in cabin with bathroom. Was very good. Nice and warm and lots of heating."

Alpine View Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean spacious room. Bit out of town but ok if you have a vehicle. Friendly staff"

More cheap stays in Half Moon Bay

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

268 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

$51 nightly

$60 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

7.4/10 Good! (17 reviews)

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

67 Beach Road Kaikoura

$56 nightly

$64 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (231 reviews)

Sierra Beachfront Motel

160 Esplanade Kaikoura

$60 nightly

$69 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)

Kaikoura Beach Motel

124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

$70 nightly

$81 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)

Kaikoura Motor Inn

205 Beach Road Kaikoura

$83 nightly

$95 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (538 reviews)

Wacky Stays

12 Kowhai Ford Road Kaikoura

$107 nightly

$123 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Half Moon Bay?

The best area to stay in Half Moon Bay is the central village area, particularly around Main Street and the harbor.This area is the heart of Half Moon Bay, offering a mix of historic charm and coastal accessibility. Main Street is lined with unique boutiques, art galleries, and independently owned restaurants, while the nearby harbor provides direct access to coastal activities and fresh seafood dining. It's a very walkable area that connects the quaint downtown with the oceanfront.For couples seeking a relaxing and scenic getaway, staying near the harbor is ideal. You can enjoy strolls along the pier, watch fishing boats, and dine at waterfront restaurants. Many accommodations in this area offer ocean views and provide easy access to coastal trails and beaches like Poplar Beach.Travelers looking for a blend of convenience and local character will appreciate accommodations directly on or just off Main Street. This puts you within walking distance of the town's shops, cafes, and historic buildings, making it easy to explore at your own pace.

When is the best time to go to Half Moon Bay?

The best time to go to Half Moon Bay is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warmest and most suitable for outdoor activities.During this period, the average daily temperatures range from 17°C to 22°C (63°F to 72°F), making it ideal for enjoying the beach, swimming, and exploring the coastal trails. The long daylight hours also allow for extended sightseeing and recreational pursuits. This time is particularly good for families looking to enjoy the outdoors without the chill of cooler seasons.Should you prefer fewer crowds and slightly cooler, yet still pleasant, weather, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are also excellent choices. Temperatures during these months are generally mild, ranging from 12°C to 18°C (54°F to 64°F), and the natural scenery, especially in spring with blooming flowers or autumn with changing foliage, is quite appealing.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Half Moon Bay.

How much is the nightly rate at a Half Moon Bay hotel?

Prices for hotels in Half Moon Bay often vary, but you can find a great deal from $53 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Half Moon Bay hotels

1. Kaikoura Quality Suites

2. Mondello Kaikoura

3. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

4. Sudima Kaikoura

5. Koura Bay Resort

6. Te Mahuru Retreat

7. Kaikoura Beach Motel

8. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

9. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

10. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

11. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

12. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

13. Alpine View Motel

14. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

15. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

16. Sierra Beachfront Motel

17. Kaikoura Motor Inn

18. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

19. Lemon Tree Lodge

20. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Stay near popular Half Moon Bay attractions

Ohau Point Lookout

Ohau Falls

Learn more about Half Moon Bay

Top Half Moon Bay Hotel Reviews

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine View Motel

More cheap stays in Half Moon Bay

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Wacky Stays

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