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Our top choices for Seaward Valley hotels

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

1. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (529 reviews)
"Had a really wonderful stay. The lady at reception was super helpful and even drove me to the seal colony when my whale watch trip cancelled due to conditions!"
Australia
Sean
$64 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Kaikoura Quality Suites
A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of mountains.

2. Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (167 reviews)
"Helpful staff, clean accommodations and great amenities. I see definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a quite stay within a short drive to local attractions."
Canada
Jerry
$141 nightly
The price is $163
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Te Mahuru Retreat
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

3. Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (494 reviews)
"Staff helpful room spotless easy walking to town for food etc"
United Kingdom
JACQUALINE
$101 nightly
The price is $116
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Mondello Kaikoura
A row of log cabin-style buildings with a reflective pond in front, set against a backdrop of mountains.

4. Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
Hapuku
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (104 reviews)
"great room, great views very quiet location, only 10min drive from town"
New Zealand
Phil
$96 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Koura Bay Resort
A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, wooden flooring, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

5. Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (642 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
Australia
sanjay
$103 nightly
The price is $118
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Sudima Kaikoura
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.

6. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (655 reviews)
"Immaculate accomodation with friendly staff."
Australia
Iain
$109 nightly
The price is $126
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
A modern house with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains.

7. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (426 reviews)
"Good stay in a beautiful location and helpful friendly staff"
Australia
Anna
$94 nightly
The price is $108
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
A family cabin with a sliding glass door entrance, a bed, and a wooden deck.

8. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (347 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay"
United Kingdom
Mark
$39 nightly
The price is $46
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
A balcony with a view of a well-manicured lawn, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a mountain range in the background.

9. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning view!! The room was decorated beautifully and we enjoyed the homemade shortbread cookies upon arrival. It was fun meeting other guests over breakfast and sharing tips. The town is a ten minute walk downhill for great restaurants and activities. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend."
United States
Judith
$156 nightly
The price is $181
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
A wooden deck with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains.

10. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn
2.0 star property
Kaikoura
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (538 reviews)
"Property was dated but alright for the price. Had onsite parking for both vehicles which was fantastic."
Australia
Merle
$89 nightly
The price is $102
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Kaikoura Motor Inn
A resort with a pool, hot tubs, and a view of mountains.

11. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (506 reviews)
"Excellent location and facilities. "
Australia
Mary-Angela
$52 nightly
The price is $60
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, two potted plants, and a table with chairs.

12. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (456 reviews)
"Nice and comfortable room. Short walk to the beach with great views. Has a free laundry room for guests which is very handy."
Australia
Olivia
$75 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Kaikoura Beach Motel
A caravan park with a large open parking area, a building with a flat roof, and a view of the sea.

13. Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
Kaikoura
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (569 reviews)
"The location is fantastic, the staff and very helpful and friendly and the room was a great size and set up"
Australia
Daniel
$73 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Alpine View Motel
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

14. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (385 reviews)
"Great little hotel. Lovely garden area to sit and have a drink or a cuppa. Only thing I would say is that the rooms were a little small to try and fit 2 suitcases in somewhere. Would stay again. Staff and lovely and welcoming."
Australia
Nicole
$128 nightly
The price is $148
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

15. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (660 reviews)
"Great property, stunning views, fantastic locations just off the restaurant/shop section and super helpful staff."
Canada
Monique
$133 nightly
The price is $154
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
A cozy room with a fireplace, large windows, and wooden furniture.

16. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
5.0 star property
Hapuku
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"The staff were exemplary and the food was great!"
United States
Jessica
$1,103 nightly
The price is $1,270
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
A modern pool area with a rectangular pool, surrounded by a black fence, and adjacent buildings with balconies and windows.

17. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
4.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (612 reviews)
"Great location and good modern motel"
Australia
Stephen
$99 nightly
The price is $115
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
A wooden interior with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of a grassy field with mountains in the background.

18. Wacky Stays

Wacky Stays
2.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 reviews)
"Great stay, quaint little cottage & the kids thoroughly enjoyed the animal feeding "
Australia
Adrian
$106 nightly
The price is $122
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Wacky Stays
A modern room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a grassy field.

19. Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Glenburn Coastal Retreat
4.0 star property
Hapuku
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
James
$254 nightly
The price is $293
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
A motel with a large sign advertising vacancies.

20. Sierra Beachfront Motel

Sierra Beachfront Motel
2.5 star property
Kaikoura
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (286 reviews)
"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"
Australia
Bevan
$63 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Sierra Beachfront Motel
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Hotels recommended for families in Seaward Valley

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

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
Kaikoura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (529)
$64 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Kaikoura Quality Suites
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Top Seaward Valley Hotel Reviews

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

8/10 Good
"Loved view of water & accommodations. Happy hour crew need a little more training. When bringing apps to table, also bring flatware & napkins. Tables had remnants from previous guests that were not removed & tables needed to be wiped. It was not busy so no reason to not be clean. Still enjoyed & would highly suggest to stay here."
Jean 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Sudima Kaikoura

More cheap stays in Seaward Valley

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

268 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
$54 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$62 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
7.4/10 Good! (18 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Seaward Valley?
The best area to stay in Seaward Valley is the central Village area, which serves as the hub for most visitor activities.

This area is centrally located within the valley, making it easy to access the main attractions and services. It's designed for convenience, with most accommodations, dining options, and tour operators situated along the main thoroughfare, Seaward Valley Road. You'll find everything within a short walk, from the local general store to the visitor information center.

Couples often find the Village area ideal for a convenient and comfortable stay. It allows for easy access to the various walks and outdoor activities offered in the valley, and many accommodations here provide excellent views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. After a day of exploring, you'll appreciate the selection of restaurants and cafes just steps from your lodging.

For travelers seeking a more secluded experience without sacrificing quality, the accommodations just outside the immediate Village center, often set back slightly from Seaward Valley Road, offer a quieter retreat.
When is the best time to go to Seaward Valley?
The best time to visit Seaward Valley is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and dry, making it ideal for outdoor activities.

During this period, you can expect long, sunny days superb for exploring the valley's hiking and cycling trails. The river is also at its most inviting for swimming and other water-based recreation. This season is particularly appealing for families looking for an active holiday, as the pleasant weather allows for full enjoyment of the natural surroundings.

The shoulder seasons, particularly autumn (March to May), also offer a pleasant experience with cooler temperatures and beautiful fall foliage.
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 Seaward Valley.
How much is the nightly rate at a Seaward Valley hotel?
Prices for hotels in Seaward Valley often vary, but you can find a great deal from $46 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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