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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 200 metres from Kaikoura Beach. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Brilliant accommodation, staff were very friendly and house was very clean and comfortable with a washer/drier and a washing machine. Central location!

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9.1
Superb
1,670 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

Centrally located in Akaroa, this motel offers rooms with either a balcony or a patio. It also includes 500MB of free WiFi per day, per room.

Akaroa Criterion Motel is situated opposite Children’s Bay. It is a 16-minute walk from Mt Vernon Akaroa. The room was perfect with a nice sea view balcony. The location was very good, half a minute to the sea and the restaurants and supermarket. The staff were very nice and kind.

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9.3
Superb
1,034 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views. Perfect spot just close enough to town - but not too close. And near the lovely coastal walk. Very comfortable room. Charming staff to greet you. A lovely spot. I'd stay here again for sure.

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9
Superb
1,471 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Offering full access to park facilities, Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park provides bright accommodation with balcony, toaster and electric kettle. Highfield Golf Course is a 3-minute drive away.

Timaru TOP 10 Park is a 6-minute drive from Caroline Bay Park and Aorangi Park. Centennial Park is an 11-minute drive away. Well appointed kitchen, nice size, great porch, very quiet. Location pretty close to town, could walk. Grocery store close by. Most restaurants downtown. Washer and dryer worked well. We used the BBQ 3 nights, great!

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9
Superb
1,054 reviews
Price from
US$63
per night

Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course.. All accommodation features satellite TV and electric blankets. Incredible apartments, absolutely loved it here and highly recommend it.

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9.1
Superb
1,114 reviews
Price from
US$122
per night

Located in the seaside town of Kaikoura, New Zealand. All rooms feature kitchen facilities including microwave oven, colour TV and telephone. Electric blankets and heating are provided.

This motel’s facilities include a children's playground, barbecue facilities and shared laundry. Free off-street car parking is provided. Broadband internet access is available in the reception area. Either new or freshly renovated property. Super clean and great facilities.

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9
Superb
1,125 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

Situated in Kaikoura, 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach, Austin Heights - Kaikoura features a garden and views of the garden. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. This motel was one of the nicest motels we have stayed at. The view was amazing and the easy chairs very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

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9.5
Exceptional
142 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Set in Akaroa in the Canterbury region, Waterscape Apartment features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Akaroa Beach. Great location and view. Apartment was everything promised.

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9.3
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Situated in Timaru, within 600 metres of Caroline Bay Beach, Art Deco Beauty on The Bay Hill offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Beautifully decorated apartment with well equipped kitchen utensils etc. Great location and view's. Even popped in to help us with the TV .

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9.8
Exceptional
157 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

Hapuku River Terrace a Eco Tiny House escape is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The holiday home features a hot tub and bicycle parking. It was beautiful inside and outside!

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9.8
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

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