Kaikōura
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Where to stay in Kaikōura
Find the best Kaikōura areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway.

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
$88 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$101 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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! (597 reviews)
"Loved that the pool was still heated in June but didn't bring a swim suit!!!"
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$65 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$75 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (501 reviews)
"Lovely clean quiet room, a nice staff I’ve found that sometime a when I book through Hotels.com I get one of the not so good rooms but not this time the room was well appointed clean and quiet Will definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
$44 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$51 total
Jun 26 - Jun 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! (497 reviews)
"The staff were very obliging. The rooms were absolutely spotless"
Reviewed on May 31, 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

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 ...

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.
Stay near popular Kaikōura attractions
Things to do

Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip
$124
per adult

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
$175
per adult

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
$107
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
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