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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.

S
Samantha
From
New Zealand
Loved that it’s dog friendly but still quality accomodation. We are a family that likes to take our dog everywhere with us but don’t always want to camp. Really comfortable we will definitely stay again when in the area. 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,500 reviews
Price from
US$128.25
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...

R
Richard
From
Singapore
the room was a reasonable size and had all we needed. a good sea view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Price from
US$157.54
1 night, 2 adults

Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura

Te Mahuru Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Kaikoura, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

C
Carmen
From
Switzerland
Everything! We had a great stay! Very friendly welcome, good breakfast with fresh homemade bread and a wonderful surroundings, simply fantastic!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews
Price from
US$127.67
1 night, 2 adults

Beachfront Villa

Kaikoura

Set in Kaikoura and only a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Beachfront Villa offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain views.

m
mars
From
New Zealand
The location was fantastic. So much space & the kitchen was very well stocked with equipment. The host had lit the fire for us for which we were very thankful. Wonderful Villa. Beds very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$175.49
1 night, 2 adults

Location with Ocean and Mountain Views

Kaikoura

Set in Kaikoura, within 700 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Location with Ocean and Mountain Views offers accommodation with air conditioning.

A
Alice
From
United Kingdom
Excellent location - walking distance to town, whale watching, sea kayaking, museum Very clean Very well appointed with more than you’d ever want for holiday cooking/baking Excellent communication
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$131.05
1 night, 2 adults

Executive Home

Kaikoura

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Executive Home features a garden. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

A
Amanda
From
United Kingdom
That it was very clean, spacious and had amazingly comfortable beds. Also table tennis was an unexpected bonus - we would have stayed longer if had known that was available!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
US$255.92
1 night, 2 adults

Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House

Kaikoura

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House has a patio and garden views. Boasting bicycle parking, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

S
Stella
From
United Kingdom
Spectacular views and so peaceful. The house is beautiful. We had a wonderful stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$377.17
1 night, 2 adults

Manakau Lodge

Kaikoura

Manakau Lodge features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Kaikoura.

E
Eti
From
Israel
Great vila, great hospitality. The best view ever
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$743.26
1 night, 2 adults

Blue Seas Motel

Kaikoura

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.

T
Teresa
From
Ireland
The place was lovely and clean with all the essentials needed. Lady at reception very warm and friendly and couldn't do enough. I was there for 3 nights and the place was packed every night but still very quiet. Would highly recommend. The view was spectacular right across the road from the sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,844 reviews
Price from
US$102.02
1 night, 2 adults

A Room With a View

Kaikoura

Featuring mountain views, A Room With a View features accommodation with patio, around 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

R
Robert
From
Australia
Everything. We had the studio, and we loved everything about it. And that view ... WOW !!!.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Price from
US$198.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Samantha
From
New Zealand
Loved that it’s dog friendly but still quality accomodation. We are a family that likes to take our dog everywhere with us but don’t always want to camp. Really comfortable we will definitely stay again when in the area. 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,500 reviews
Price from
US$128.25
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...

R
Richard
From
Singapore
the room was a reasonable size and had all we needed. a good sea view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Price from
US$157.54
1 night, 2 adults

Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura

Te Mahuru Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Kaikoura, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

C
Carmen
From
Switzerland
Everything! We had a great stay! Very friendly welcome, good breakfast with fresh homemade bread and a wonderful surroundings, simply fantastic!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews
Price from
US$127.67
1 night, 2 adults

Beachfront Villa

Kaikoura

Set in Kaikoura and only a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Beachfront Villa offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain views.

m
mars
From
New Zealand
The location was fantastic. So much space & the kitchen was very well stocked with equipment. The host had lit the fire for us for which we were very thankful. Wonderful Villa. Beds very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$175.49
1 night, 2 adults

Location with Ocean and Mountain Views

Kaikoura

Set in Kaikoura, within 700 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Location with Ocean and Mountain Views offers accommodation with air conditioning.

A
Alice
From
United Kingdom
Excellent location - walking distance to town, whale watching, sea kayaking, museum Very clean Very well appointed with more than you’d ever want for holiday cooking/baking Excellent communication
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$131.05
1 night, 2 adults

Executive Home

Kaikoura

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Executive Home features a garden. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

A
Amanda
From
United Kingdom
That it was very clean, spacious and had amazingly comfortable beds. Also table tennis was an unexpected bonus - we would have stayed longer if had known that was available!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
US$255.92
1 night, 2 adults

Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House

Kaikoura

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House has a patio and garden views. Boasting bicycle parking, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

S
Stella
From
United Kingdom
Spectacular views and so peaceful. The house is beautiful. We had a wonderful stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$377.17
1 night, 2 adults

Manakau Lodge

Kaikoura

Manakau Lodge features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Kaikoura.

E
Eti
From
Israel
Great vila, great hospitality. The best view ever
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$743.26
1 night, 2 adults

Blue Seas Motel

Kaikoura

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.

T
Teresa
From
Ireland
The place was lovely and clean with all the essentials needed. Lady at reception very warm and friendly and couldn't do enough. I was there for 3 nights and the place was packed every night but still very quiet. Would highly recommend. The view was spectacular right across the road from the sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,844 reviews
Price from
US$102.02
1 night, 2 adults

A Room With a View

Kaikoura

Featuring mountain views, A Room With a View features accommodation with patio, around 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

R
Robert
From
Australia
Everything. We had the studio, and we loved everything about it. And that view ... WOW !!!.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews
Price from
US$198.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Offering a variety of animal-adapted amenities, these properties provide a pet-friendly stay. Services may include sitting services, specialized bedding and dog walking. Some hotels even offer quirky perks like a gourmet room service menu for pets, as well as catnip and scratch poles.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 753 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 722 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,500 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,843 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 961 reviews

Popular with guests booking pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,013 reviews

Save money on pet-friendly in Kaikoura and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,013 reviews

Ideally situated just a 5-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, A1 Kaikoura Motel offers free WiFi. Guests enjoy access to spacious communal areas including a shared kitchen.

From US$78.12 per night

Dusky Lodge

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 961 reviews

Dusky Lodge offers budget accommodation. Free WiFi in public areas and free on-site parking are provided. Guests staying at Dusky Lodge Kaikoura can prepare a meal in the shared kitchens available.

From US$80.16 per night

Central Mountain Views Spa

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Central Mountain Views Spa is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden and barbecue facilities.

From US$388.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Kowhai Cottage Pizza Oven Central is a recently renovated holiday home in Kaikoura, near Kaikoura Beach. The property has garden views.

From US$400.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Located in Kaikoura, within less than 1 km of Kaikoura Beach, 3 bedroom holiday home in prime Kaikoura location! offers accommodation with air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Set in Kaikoura, within 700 metres of Kaikoura Beach, Location with Ocean and Mountain Views offers accommodation with air conditioning.

Hidden Hideaway

Kaikoura
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Located in Kaikoura and only 1.1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Hidden Hideaway provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home offers a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Set in Kaikoura and only 2.1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Comfortable Spacious Home, Close to Beach offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Travelling by car? These pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura and nearby offer free parking

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Located in Kaikoura and only 1.9 km from Kaikoura Beach, Seas The Day In Kaikoura - Book Now! provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$548.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Amazing Views Large Deck Sunny features a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Classic Kiwi Bach Southbay features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Kaikoura and only 2.6 km from Kaikoura Beach, South Bay Haven provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home has a garden.

From US$445.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 722 reviews

Facing the magnificent Kaikoura mountains, the Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura is a humble road-side motel boasting home-style rooms at one of the most affordable rates in the area.

From US$128.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Sunny Getaway Close To Beach is set in Kaikoura. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Kaikoura Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Set in Kaikoura and only a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Beachfront Villa offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews

Featuring mountain views, A Room With a View features accommodation with patio, around 1.3 km from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

From US$254.17 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these pet-friendly hotels in Kaikoura and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Torquay Central - Kaikoura Holiday Home has a garden. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

Driftwood Villa

Kaikoura
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Driftwood Villa is situated in Kaikoura. A hot tub is available for guests.

From US$452.37 per night

Blue Seas Motel

Kaikoura
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,843 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$160.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Hot Tub, Great Views, Close to Beach is located in Kaikoura. The Kaikoura Beach is within 500 metres of the holiday home.

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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Modern Mountain Views Sunny is situated in Kaikoura. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.4 km from Kaikoura Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.

Executive Home

Kaikoura
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Executive Home features a garden. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

From US$256.50 per night

Manakau Lodge

Kaikoura
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Manakau Lodge features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Kaikoura.

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Avg. price/night: US$186.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,500 reviews
Perfect for our needs. Great location. Friendly staff. Very dog friendly and beach just across the road.
Guest review by
Juliette
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$128.25
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 722 reviews
Location was great friendly staff even when i slept in till 11am and pet friendly 😃
Guest review by
Samantha
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$113.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 753 reviews
The breakfast and the spa pool were good. Pet friendly accommodation. Love the owner's dog Charlie. He was such a good boy. Definitely the highlight of our stay!!
Guest review by
Rebecca
Group
Avg. price/night: US$186.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,500 reviews
Lovely motel right on the foreshore. Pet friendly so lots of people with dogs and the beach in front of the property was dog friendly. The room was clean, tidy and fully equipped with what we needed. The bed was comfy too.
Guest review by
Liz
Young couple