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

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

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

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

1. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

Sean

$65 nightly

$75 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.

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

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.

2. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Iain

$76 nightly

$88 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A room with large windows offering a view of snow-capped mountains.

3. Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Keith

$83 nightly

$97 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 modern hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Sudima Hotels'.

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

A conference room with rows of chairs, a podium, and large windows.

4. Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Maree

$79 nightly

$91 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, two brown woven chairs, a flat-screen TV above a fireplace, and a potted plant.

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

5. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura

Karen

$76 nightly

$88 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of greenery through the window.

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

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

6. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Anna

$120 nightly

$139 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

7. Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat

Jerry

$113 nightly

$131 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large mural of a seagull on the facade, multiple balconies with outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The White Morph".

8. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura

Monique

$110 nightly

$128 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a view of a golf course through the window, and a green throw blanket.

9. Koura Bay Resort

Hapuku

Phil

$95 nightly

$110 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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 modern building with a sign that reads "THE FAIRWAYS accommodation."

10. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat

Anna

$95 nightly

$110 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

11. Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura

Daniel

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

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 row of rustic wooden cabins with green roofs, surrounded by lush vegetation and picnic tables.

12. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mary-Angela

$47 nightly

$54 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 small balcony, and a white door.

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

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

13. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura

Sandra

$122 nightly

$143 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A small, single-story building with a red and white exterior, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.

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

14. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mark

$57 nightly

$66 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

A playground with a yellow slide, swings, and a building with a red-tiled roof in the background.

15. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura

Merle

$76 nightly

$87 total

Nov 21 - Nov 22

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a bed with a window.

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

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

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, a visible front entrance, and a sign indicating a motel.

16. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

Stephen

$103 nightly

$119 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a coffee machine, and a microwave.

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

17. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

Kaikoura

jan

$87 nightly

$100 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

A house with a view of a calm sea 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.

18. Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura

Darren

$169 nightly

$195 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A person sitting on a grassy hill overlooking a coastal landscape with clear water and rocky formations.

A room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are white chairs and tables arranged for dining.

A spacious living room with large windows offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

19. Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura

Jan

$55 nightly

$64 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A row of white buildings with pitched roofs, a picnic table in the foreground, and a hill with trees in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and wall-mounted lights.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A road with a field of lavender in the foreground and a mountain range in the background.

20. The Peninsula Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Greg

$94 nightly

$108 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

Alpine View Motel

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay. Very tidy and comfortable."

Sudima Kaikoura

8/10 Good

"We booked a balcony room with an ocean view. It was very nice. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. However, the shower had no door and was very dark and the lighting in the bathroom was also very dark. They do have a gym, but it is very small. Also the gym does not have water or heavy weights. I believe the heaviest is 25 kg. No barbells at all. Luckily it was just me in there both mornings or else it would be too many people! The pool was lovely and heated and not to be missed. The breakfast was average. The oatmeal was almost soup and the hard-boiled eggs were overcooked. However they had delicious hard cheese and a juicer. You will be fed and find something. The happy hour for beer was a bit of a rip off because they "discount" the Heineken but then also serve it in a smaller glass, so it is actually more expensive! The food for dinner was decent enough and worth eating a meal there. The location is fantastic and a 10 minute walk to the town center or a 40 minute walk to the seal beach. There are places to stop on the way there and excellent grilled seafood for lunch if you take that (recommended) walk. It was a solid hotel overall."

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Large sunny 2 bedroom apartment nicely appointed and furnished. Opposite the beachfront. Large kitchen , nice bathroom"

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful setting and the facilities have been very well planned out. Staff were friendly and informative from the start. Cabin and all facilities are clean and well maintained. Easy access to town centre and services that might be needed."

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"

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

More cheap stays in Half Moon Bay

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

268 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

$55 nightly

$64 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

7.4/10 Good! (17 reviews)

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

67 Beach Road Kaikoura

$56 nightly

$65 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (231 reviews)

Sierra Beachfront Motel

160 Esplanade Kaikoura

$64 nightly

$73 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)

Kaikoura Motor Inn

205 Beach Road Kaikoura

$76 nightly

$87 total

Nov 21 - Nov 22

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (538 reviews)

Kaikoura Beach Motel

124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

$76 nightly

$88 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)

Wacky Stays

12 Kowhai Ford Road Kaikoura

$108 nightly

$124 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

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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 $54 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. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3. Mondello Kaikoura

4. Sudima Kaikoura

5. Kaikoura Beach Motel

6. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

7. Te Mahuru Retreat

8. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

9. Koura Bay Resort

10. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

11. Alpine View Motel

12. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

13. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

14. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

15. Kaikoura Motor Inn

16. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

17. Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura

18. Lemon Tree Lodge

19. Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

20. The Peninsula Kaikoura

Stay near popular Half Moon Bay attractions

Ohau Point Lookout

Ohau Falls

Learn more about Half Moon Bay

Top Half Moon Bay Hotel Reviews

Alpine View Motel

Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Sierra Beachfront Motel

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

More cheap stays in Half Moon Bay

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Wacky Stays

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