Kaikōura
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Where to stay in Kaikōura
South Bay
While there might not be top attractions in South Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Kaikoura Flat
If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kaikoura Peninsula
While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.
Sudima Kaikoura
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from May 22 to May 23
$110 total
May 22 - May 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (570 reviews)
Breakfast menu is buffet only. $35 per head for full breaky. Not sure about continental buffet. We went down around 8ish. Food had been sitting for a while so mostly warmish. We ordered poached eggs and were charged as an extra. They only have scrambled and gard boiled as far as eggs go. I think ...
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
$65 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from May 15 to May 16
$75 total
May 15 - May 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (485 reviews)
The kitchen was adequate but the BBQ area had no cooking implements. When we enquired we were told that everything we needed was already at the BBQ, however this was not the case.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
$47 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$54 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (491 reviews)
Tired room, badly patched walls. Good amenities, hot tub is great, bright room at night, curtains were not v good
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
Very nice shower, comfy bed, quiet, friendly welcome at check-in even though I arrived late! Super nice experience.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Blue Seas Motel
222 Esplanade Kaikoura
Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ...
9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
Beautiful spot! Couldn’t have asked for a better spot on a clear warm night with walk up the road to point very special.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Barnacle Bills
86 Scarborough Street Kaikoura Canterbury
Stay at this cottage in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
The kitchen was great, it’s a lovely cottage set in beautiful gardens.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Peninsula Walkway
5/5(32 reviews)
Go wildlife spotting as you hike on a coastal route across cliff tops and down to the shoreline. See whales, seals, sea lions and much more.
Mount Fyffe
4.5/5(6 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Fyffe and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Kaikōura. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Point Kean Seal Colony
4.5/5(23 reviews)
Find out about the history of Kaikōura when you spend time at Point Kean Seal Colony. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Kaikoura Museum
5/5(8 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kaikoura Museum during your travels in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park
5/5(2 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park during your stay in Kaikōura. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Fyffe House
5/5(1 review)
You can learn about the history of Kaikōura with a visit to Fyffe House. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
$124
per adult
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
$163
per adult
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
$106
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
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