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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

a
aina
From
Spain
Everything was perfect. Very helpful staff, really nice location and perfect apartment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,670 reviews
Price from
US$99.47
1 night, 2 adults

Panorama Motel

Kaikoura

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

C
CHIN YEN
From
Malaysia
good location. nice view. Clean environment. Recommended. easy check in and staff was friendly. great stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,469 reviews
Price from
US$125.05
1 night, 2 adults

Waves on the Esplanade

Kaikoura

Situated in Kaikoura, 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Waves on the Esplanade has a private beach area, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The property has sea and mountain views.

M
Mark
From
New Zealand
Loved the location, near eateries in town and so on, but a five minute walk away, so quieter. Property was love it and ours had a balcony overlooking the seafront.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 320 reviews
Price from
US$183.59
1 night, 2 adults

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Kaikoura

Glenburn Coastal Retreat in Kaikoura provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

K
Karsten
From
Germany
An amazing place near Kaikoura! Great view on both the mountains and the ocean! We slept with the doors open so we could hear the ocean. Very modern Design.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews
Price from
US$301.25
1 night, 2 adults

The Anchor Inn Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura

Beachfront location! A modern and stylish motel with spacious rooms superbly located on Kaikoura's beachfront road "The Esplanade", with the majority of rooms enjoying magnificent views of the...

P
Pauline
From
United Kingdom
Room was a good size and had everything we needed. Parking excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
US$153.61
1 night, 2 adults

The Hamptons

Kaikoura

Boasting sea views, The Hamptons features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 60 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

A
Aoife
From
Ireland
Everything about our stay at the Hamptons was thoroughly enjoyable. The property is ideally situated on the waterfront and a short walk into town. The room was well equipped and spotlessly clean with a beautiful area to sit out the front and enjoy the views. The highlight was the fabulous breakfast and Patrick and Mary-Claire who were wonderful hosts. Highly recommend the Hamptons to anyone spending time in Kaikoura.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Price from
US$186.44
1 night, 2 adults

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

Featuring a shared lounge, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, 90 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

M
Matthias
From
Germany
- very nice and kind hosts - cozy room and great living and dining room - our personalized car parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$147.78
1 night, 2 adults

Waves Kaikoura Luxury Waterfront Apartment 1

Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, within 200 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Waves Kaikoura Luxury Waterfront Apartment 1 offers accommodation with air conditioning.

R
Rachel
From
Australia
The property was lovely, great location, comfy beds, and easy to access.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$227.36
1 night, 2 adults

Surfwatch House

Kaikoura

Surfwatch House is situated in Kaikoura and offers a private beach area, a garden and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

F
Flavia
From
Singapore
Amazing place to stay, loved the architecture of the house, the layout, very fresh and clean, spotless, well equipped kitchen, fun to cook in and to stay in this beautiful place, with the nice garden. The ocean view is unbearable. Can highly recommend this place. Kids can run around freely, there is chickens to collect fresh eggs in the morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$474.56
1 night, 2 adults

Shearwater Apartments

Kaikoura

100 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Shearwater Apartments is a recently renovated property located in Kaikoura and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

M
Marc
From
United Kingdom
The apartment is in a beautiful setting with lovely sea views and was presented immaculately. There is everything you need for a short stay and some lovely extras including wine, cheese and quality toiletries. The hosts were attentive and helpful with great local recommendations. We loved our short stay here and would highly recommend 😊😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
US$304.09
1 night, 2 adults
All beach hotels in Kaikoura

Looking for a beach hotel?

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

Most booked beach hotels in Kaikoura and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 855 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 999 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,670 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 732 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,469 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,027 reviews

Popular with guests booking beach hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Kaikoura and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura 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.

From US$153.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, within 200 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Waves Kaikoura Luxury Waterfront Apartment 1 offers accommodation with air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Heays Lane Cottage has a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region with Kaikoura Beach nearby, Sea View Motel - Unit 3 features accommodation with free private parking. The property features sea and mountain views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Sea View Motel - Unit 2 features a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Sea View Motel - Unit 8 has a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Sea View Motel - Unit 4 is situated in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$121.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

100 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Shearwater Apartments is a recently renovated property located in Kaikoura and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

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Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 855 reviews

Set in Kaikoura, 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Beach Motel offers accommodation with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

From US$94.35 per night

Sea View Motel - Unit 7

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

Sea View Motel - Unit 7 is located in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$153.71 per night

Sea View Motel - Unit 1

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, within 200 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Sea View Motel - Unit 1 is an accommodation offering sea views. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$153.71 per night

Sea View Motel - Unit 5

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura, 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Sea View Motel - Unit 5 offers accommodation with access to a garden.

From US$129.36 per night

Sea View Motel - Unit 6

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura, Sea View Motel - Unit 6 has accommodation 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

From US$136.70 per night

Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 999 reviews

Featuring direct beach access and free Wi-Fi usage per day, Alpine View Motel is only 1 km from Kaikoura Train Station. Heated guest rooms are fitted with a satellite TV.

From US$111.41 per night

Blue Seas Motel

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews

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

From US$105.15 per night

Bay Cottages

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews

Bay Cottages is set in the southern bay in Kaikoura, next to the sea. Free private parking is available on site.

From US$102.31 per night

Highly rated beach hotels in Kaikoura and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments features a terrace and views of the sea.

From US$311.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews

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

From US$224.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 732 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, 1.2 km from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Seaside lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$79.80 per night

The Pier Hotel

Kaikoura
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, 300 metres from Kaikoura Beach, The Pier Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Every room has a balcony.

From US$184.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, 90 metres from Kaikoura Beach.

From US$147.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

K'orca Cottage by the Sea is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Kaikoura, Kaikoura Blue haven in the bay features a private beach area. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews

Glenburn Coastal Retreat in Kaikoura provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

FAQ about beach hotels in Kaikoura

Beach hotels that guests love in Kaikoura

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Avg. price/night: US$94.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 855 reviews
Right on the beach front, great view. Super comfortable and clean
Guest review by
Jessica
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$105.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,790 reviews
The location was fabulous-right on the beach with fabulous views all around. Reception staff were courteous and helpful. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean and the bathroom was especially nice.
Guest review by
fiona
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$336.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 320 reviews
Great location. Very clean and tidy. So nice to sit on the balcony and watch the waves on the beach and the sunset!
Guest review by
Deena
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$188.71
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,670 reviews
Perfect location on the beachfront and not far from restaurants and sites. Very comfortable beds
Guest review by
Amanda
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$172.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,027 reviews
Stunning location - right on the beachfront with an amazing view to wake up to! We booked a suite for our 1 night which was massive and very well equipped. Breakfast was very nice but there were a small number of waiting staff so took a bit of time.
Guest review by
Edward
Young couple