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Donegal House, hotel in Kaikoura

Set on 6 acres of beautiful lakes and gardens, Donegal House offers free WiFi in public areas. It features a traditional Irish bar, a restaurant and a sunny terrace.

great location, really clean accomadation
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
354 reviews
Price from£60.13per night
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, hotel in Kaikoura

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger.

Adorable facility with wonderful common areas. Location is fabulous.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
320 reviews
Price from£90.26per night
Sudima Kaikōura, hotel in Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.

Too expensive.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,261 reviews
Price from£88.13per night
Koura Bay Golf Resort, hotel in Kaikoura

Offering an on-site walking trail, Koura Bay Lodge is a 13-minute drive from central Kaikoura and Kaikoura Train Station. It offers free unlimited on-site golf on the 9-hole golf course.

Nice view to the golf course / Playing without greenfee (was included)
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
250 reviews
Price from£111.24per night
The White Morph - Heritage Collection, hotel in Kaikoura

Set on the esplanade in iconic Kaikoura, White Morph Heritage offers a range of accommodations options with a balcony or patio and lovely ocean, mountain or garden views.

view
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
548 reviews
Price from£87.02per night
The Pier Hotel, hotel in Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, The Pier Hotel provides a shared lounge and bar. Free WiFi is included. At the hotel, each room has access to the balcony.

The location
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
593 reviews
Price from£48.11per night
Kaikoura Quality Suites, hotel in Kaikoura

Just 3 minutes' drive from the center of Kaikoura, Kaikoura Quality Suites offers views of the Kaikoura Ranges and modern bathrooms with underfloor heating. Free WiFi and free parking are included.

Staff were excellent, great service. Stone throw away from the supermarket and eatery. Short drive to the viewing point which is a must go. Very happy with my stay, would definitely come back if I'm here again. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. Keep it up guys.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
2,229 reviews
Price from£74.03per night
Panorama Motel, hotel in Kaikoura

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.

the location and view from the room were perfect.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,105 reviews
Price from£95.73per night
Blue Seas Motel, hotel in Kaikoura

Located on the beach front in Kaikoura, Blue Seas Motel offers spacious studios and apartments in a quiet location. Most accommodations features views of the sea or mountains.

Clean and Tidy room. Good shower with lots of hot water. Nice tidy kitchen with cook top.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
960 reviews
Price from£57.73per night
Mondello Kaikoura, hotel in Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms in Kaikoura. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service.

Close to town, clean
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,003 reviews
Price from£67.11per night
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What Guests Said About Kaikoura:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Location was perfect for walking to the Seal Colony along...

    Location was perfect for walking to the Seal Colony along the path and the beach . The front Desk hours were very limited and the breakfast left a bit to be desired . But the location and the quaint courtyard make up for its downfalls.
    Debrah
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Enjoyed the whale watching tour - the day was reasonably...

    Enjoyed the whale watching tour - the day was reasonably calm so no one was seasick thank goodness. Staff were informatiive and shared the story of the whales and dolphins. The map showing us the travel route was very helpful to understand the trnech and which direction and area we were headed to.
    Sheila
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kaikoura is a 2 hr drive from our home, so we regularly...

    Kaikoura is a 2 hr drive from our home, so we regularly visit for long weekends. It's a special part of NZ where people and nature can interact. There's something special about how the mountains meet the sea. And of course the fresh seafood is spectacular
    Christina
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    WhaleWatch trip was very good.

    WhaleWatch trip was very good. Great cafes: Flo and Co has excellent coffee. Sime's Kitchen had great breakfast and lunch - vegan choices were delicious. Tipsy Foodies also recommended. Southern Paua shop and factory highly recommended - amazing range of jewellery, carvings and gifts. Some exquisite pounamu too. Best place to buy gifts in Kaikoura!! Novel Findings is a great bookshop and homewares shop - don't miss it! Loved the Ngāi Tahu artworks beside the highway, murals on the railway bridge and buildings. It's really worth checking the "Neat Places Kaikoura" website - lots of great suggestions for cool places and things to do in Kaikoura.
    Lisa
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The wild life was definitely the highlight of the trip for...

    The wild life was definitely the highlight of the trip for me. I went swimming with dolphins and saw load of seals with their pups. Also the people in the town are super friendly and helpful. Of course the scenery is also breathtaking. Loads of nice eating places that serve great seafood.
    Erin
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very easy to find way to attractions,town lovely and...

    Very easy to find way to attractions,town lovely and clean.Plenty of eating places,ones we used were all excellent and value for money.Only thing we regretted was we missed the Whale Watch tour as it was blowing hard both full days we were there and there were no sailings.Will have to go back again.
    Patricia
    New Zealand

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kaikoura

  • From £278.05 per night
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 reviews
    We stayed 4 nights at Cubby House and it was hard to leave. Leanne & Richard are excellent hosts, friendly & knowledgeable of the area. Cubby House is cozy, quirky & filled with everything you need for your stay - kitchen & bath amenities, games & comfort. The distance to Kaikōura is easy and looking out the windows you can see the ocean & mountains. We had a wonderful stay here and would not change a thing. We one hundred percent recommend Cubby House! Thank you.
    Megan
    Canada
  • From £55.32 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 593 reviews
    I would go back to Pier Hotel anytime it's a very old but well loved pub/ restaurant/ hotel, obviously well patronized by locals. If you don't mind its age and budget old school decor in the accomadation section it is a very authentic place in Kaikoura Awesome location and incredible views. Sit on the upstairs wrap around verandah in the sun with amazing mountain and sea views Great food in restaurant, Great value for money
    Annie
    New Zealand
  • From £69.75 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 325 reviews
    Stunning location, with incredible views from our room. Tony and Barb were very accommodating hosts, and the room was very comfortable, clean, and well-equipped. The motel is a very short distance from all the major things to do and see in Kaikoura, would highly recommend.
    Lawrence
    United Kingdom
  • From £412.76 per night
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews
    This was a beautiful, well appointed house which made our stay in Kaikoura outstanding. The house was very clean, and a full suite of kitchen utensils and crockery was provided Views were fantastic, and 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms was a luxury for our family of four.
    Tania
    New Zealand
  • From £43.30 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,060 reviews
    The location was great, but it was somewhat hard to find. This is a full on hostel that happens to have a couple of private double rooms. The location in the morning was spectacular! Near the beach and views of the Kaikoura Mountains with snow caps!
    Douglas
    United States of America
  • From £104.65 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 288 reviews
    Stayed in the yurt with my teenage kids. Loads of space, comfortable beds, hot shower. Makes a lovely change from the usual dull motels or holiday parks. Even the teenagers enjoyed helping with feeding the farm animals. Fab place. Would recommend.
    Sian
    United Kingdom
  • From £62.54 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 961 reviews
    i love the location. its a front beach property and near from the train and bus station. If you wanna stay here, i suggest you to book a Kaikoura taxi from your current location (e.g from train station to the hotel).
    Punny
    Indonesia
  • From £99.10 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,261 reviews
    Absolutely Loved our stay, the hotel was overlooking the beautiful Kaikoura sea, close to the main center. The room was quiet and very comfortable. The facilities were fantastic; room service was awesome.
    Stephen
    New Zealand
  • From £76.97 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,731 reviews
    Excellent communication from the Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments team. Delighted to find an incredibly clean, warm, and well appointed two bedroom apartment with views of the water. Highly recommend.
    Kirsty
    New Zealand
  • From £74.56 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 925 reviews
    Excellent location just off Route 1, and close to the supermarket and other shops, but very quiet. Unit was more spacious than we've experienced in other motels of this price.
    Rachel
    New Zealand
  • From £88.65 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 817 reviews
    The Kaikoura peaks emotel was a lovely place to stay. We were very happy with the room, it was warm, clean and very homely. Totally recommend staying here.
    Dudong
    Australia
  • From £82.26 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,229 reviews
    Love the hotel cleanliness and comfort. The owner was extremely helpful and waited for our late arrival as we travelled from Queenstown to Kaikoura.
    Eugene
    Singapore
  • From £60.13 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 920 reviews
    The recent remodel was well done, great location directly across from beach, short walk to brilliant coffee at the kaikoura boutique hotel/cafe
    Gayelene
    New Zealand
  • From £43.30 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,060 reviews
    Small place so it’s very quiet, the kitchen is easy to use, garden has great views, it’s a 2 minute walk to the shops/pubs, cheap laundry
    Helen
    United Kingdom
  • From £144.32 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 20 reviews
    Comfortable accomodation, very neat & tidy. Lovely fireplace with plenty of wood. Pleasant views down towards Kaikōura
    Kristie
    Australia
  • From £74.56 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,139 reviews
    It was cold weather and really ALL Motels cater for summer not winter but it was comfy
    Laura
    New Zealand
  • From £95.73 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,105 reviews
    The hotel room is spacious , fit for family of 4 and view was amazing
    Maya
    Indonesia
  • From £91.40 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,055 reviews
    Good location, very conveniently located near Kaikoura’s Centre
    Klaus
    Thailand
  • From £39.93 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,171 reviews
    Great place to explore Kaikoura from
    Davor
    New Zealand
  • From £39.93 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,171 reviews
    Cheap and well located
    Bruce
    New Zealand