Kaikōura
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Where to stay in Kaikōura
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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
$91 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$106 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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 ...

Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
$69 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$79 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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! (513 reviews)
"Ran out of hot water, fridge froze food, and only limited tv channels"
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
$71 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$82 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (646 reviews)
"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 ..."
Reviewed on Sep 24, 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (425 reviews)
"It was good overall but the reason I didn’t rate a 5 star was because there was either bed bugs or flea in one of the rooms. I got bites all over the body and very itchy. I still got another 10 days on the road so that makes it quite frustrating. The place is great, just need to deal with the bug ..."
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
78 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
"Lives up to its name!"
Reviewed on Jul 15, 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"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 ..."
Reviewed on Sep 20, 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.
Stay near popular Kaikōura attractions
Things to do

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
$115
per adult

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
$170
per adult

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
$103
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
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