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

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

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

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

1. Koura Bay Resort

Hapuku

Phil

$86 nightly

$100 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a small table with books.

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".

2. Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat

Karen

$98 nightly

$113 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

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

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

3. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

Paula

$69 nightly

$79 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

4. Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura

Daniel

$77 nightly

$88 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

5. Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Carmel

$61 nightly

$71 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, pendant lighting, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a wooden headboard.

6. Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Maree

$91 nightly

$106 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

7. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura

Tania

$68 nightly

$78 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A modern room with a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape and a grassy field.

A modern wooden cabin with a glass door leading to a bedroom with a bed and two chairs.

A modern wooden building with a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a view of the mountains. There are two Adirondack chairs on the deck.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.

8. Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Hapuku

James

$238 nightly

$277 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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".

9. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura

Monique

$130 nightly

$150 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

10. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat

ANNETTE

$95 nightly

$109 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

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.

A traditional yurt with a four-poster bed, a small table, and two sleeping areas with benches.

A compact kitchen with a wood stove, a sink, and a window.

A vintage camper parked in a grassy field with a mountain in the background.

11. Wacky Stays

Kaikoura Flat

Adrian

$107 nightly

$123 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy room with a fireplace, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

A garden with a gravel path, a wooden staircase, and a variety of plants.

A wooden treehouse with multiple levels, built on stilts, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

12. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

Hapuku

Jessica

$958 nightly

$1,106 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

13. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

Paul

$73 nightly

$85 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

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

14. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Helen

$147 nightly

$171 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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.

15. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Sarah-Jane

$71 nightly

$82 total

Oct 21 - Oct 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.

16. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura

Mr. Glen

$97 nightly

$111 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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.

17. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura

Emma

$60 nightly

$69 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

18. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

Mary-Angela

$45 nightly

$52 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a pergola overhead.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, and a mirror above the bed.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a black coffee table, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a white leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a red chair.

19. The Factory

Hapuku

Aaron

$221 nightly

$257 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinets, and a black rug leading to a bedroom.

20. Lobster Inn Motel

Kaikoura

Jim

$83 nightly

$96 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Seaward Valley Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"We were blown away with the ocean views our “apartment” had. The apartment was spacious with two bedrooms, a great kitchen, a six-person table and cozy living room. We were given a bottle of milk when we arrived to put in our fridge for coffee, tea, hot chocolate (all in the kitchen). We opened one of the cupboards and found a washing machine - awesome! This place and staff were amazing! Highly recommend!"

Mondello Kaikoura

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and very nice and helpful staff. Would stay there again"

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and very comfortable"

Kaikoura Quality Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Ran out of hot water, fridge froze food, and only limited tv channels"

Barnacle Bills

8/10 Good

"Ideal accommodation for 2 nights over Kaikoura hop . Had the lodge 4 adults 2 kids . Very spacious and plenty beds . Tidy presentation . Would recommend. Only issue had lots wind from 2 am 2nd night and on other side of wall from bed head there are lots of garden stuff hanging . These made quite a racket crashing and banging . They need to be hung elsewhere."

Kaikoura Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

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Alpine View Motel

8/10 Good

"This recently renovated property had friendly owners, was spacious and quiet. Would recommend for travellers on a budget."

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

8/10 Good

"Helpful staff,proximity to town,clean & warm. Only negative was disability bathroom not draining and always wet."

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

8/10 Good

"Lives up to its name!"

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Sierra Beachfront Motel

160 Esplanade Kaikoura

$56 nightly

$65 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (284 reviews)

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

268 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

$57 nightly

$66 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

7.4/10 Good! (17 reviews)

Kaikoura Beach Motel

124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury

$60 nightly

$69 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)

Kaikoura Motor Inn

205 Beach Road Kaikoura

$68 nightly

$78 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

Wacky Stays

12 Kowhai Ford Road Kaikoura

$107 nightly

$123 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

67 Beach Road Kaikoura

$144 nightly

$166 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (231 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 $52 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 Seaward Valley hotels

1. Koura Bay Resort

2. Te Mahuru Retreat

3. Kaikoura Quality Suites

4. Alpine View Motel

5. Mondello Kaikoura

6. Sudima Kaikoura

7. Kaikoura Motor Inn

8. Glenburn Coastal Retreat

9. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

10. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

11. Wacky Stays

12. Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses

13. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

14. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

15. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

16. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

17. Kaikoura Beach Motel

18. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

19. The Factory

20. Lobster Inn Motel

Top Seaward Valley Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Mondello Kaikoura

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Barnacle Bills

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Alpine View Motel

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments

More cheap stays in Seaward Valley

Sierra Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Wacky Stays

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

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