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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.
Jeff
United States of America
The owners were extremely responsive and helpful. We did not have reservations for dinner on a busy night and they immediately "found a table" for us. The outside grounds are impressive, one can wander or sit and relax, the food, generous portions and excellent. Loved the location! The place is close to but not in the town, a tranquil setting near the lavender farm. Would definitely book again!
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
350 reviews
Price from£60.34per 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.
Andrew
United States of America
Adorable facility with wonderful common areas. Location is fabulous.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
320 reviews
Price from£90.57per 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.
Johannes
Switzerland
Nice view to the golf course / Playing without greenfee (was included)
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
250 reviews
Price from£111.63per 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.
Errol
New Zealand
Too expensive.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,254 reviews
Price from£88.44per 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.
John
Australia
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8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
550 reviews
Price from£87.33per 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.
Diane
United States of America
Great location. Right on the ocean.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
592 reviews
Price from£48.27per night
Kaikoura Quality Suites
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.
Alex Wong
Singapore
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
2,226 reviews
Price from£74.29per night
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.
debbie
New Zealand
the location and view from the room were perfect.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,102 reviews
Price from£96.06per night
Blue Seas Motel
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.
lane
New Zealand
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
954 reviews
Price from£57.93per night
Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms in Kaikoura. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service.
graham
Canada
Close to town, clean
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
997 reviews
Price from£67.34per night
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- 8.0Scored 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.DebrahCanada - 8.0Scored 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.
SheilaNew Zealand - 10Scored 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 spectacularChristinaNew Zealand - 10Scored 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.
LisaNew Zealand - 10Scored 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.ErinNew Zealand - 10Scored 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.PatriciaNew Zealand
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- From £96.06 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 1,102 reviewsWhile we just needed to be here so that we could get on an earlier whale watching cruise the next day, the property that all of our needs, and we would definitely consider another stay. our room had of sliding glass door, overlooking the bay, with a small table and chairs for outdoor dining. The property is away from downtown Kaikoura, so it was very quiet and very relaxing.NancyUnited States of America
- From £99.44 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 1,254 reviewsBeautiful location. Excellent facilities all brand new. Super clean rooms with great shower. Lovely welcome handwritten note and treats. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great on site restaurant with lovely staff and amazing food. Close to waterfront and amenities around Kaikoura. Definitely a 5 star hotel experience.
ClaraNew Zealand - From £62.76 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 954 reviewsRoom was very clean. Room was cold when we arrived but staff provided an extra heater when asked. Bathroom was good but a heater would enhance. Overall the room was value for money. Had a kitchen sink which some motels don't have and I dislike having to do dishes in the bathroom, so a definite plus.GayleNew Zealand
- From £55.51 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 592 reviewsThe location is outstanding, right next to shore on Kaikoura peninsula. It is a quirky old hotel that has good atmosphere, and a great bar and restaurant. The included breakfast was quite adequate, even included gluten free vogels. Great upstairs balcony to relax and eat breakfast on.
GraemeNew Zealand - From £60.34 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 920 reviewsMichelle - Absolutely the perfect person who greeted us and us so welcome and the staff, superb. Rome was absolutely spotless, and Michelle offered to put my catch of fish (went charter fishing with Tommo & Shane Kaikoura Charters) in the freezer for me. Again, superb, loved it.There
WillNew Zealand - From £87.62 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 509 reviewsThis was a great place to stay, easy walk into town area. Lobster Inn Tavern served great evening meals. Unit was very clean and comfortable. We had a back unit which was very quiet. Good parking, diagonally across road is a supermarket and many eateries along the road to motels.GailNew Zealand
- From £43.45 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,055 reviewsVery warm, friendly, cosy hostel. Quiet, nice rooms, clean spacious kitchen, nice addition of a fireplace when it was cold and raining outside. Great outdoor space to relax in, and very well located near the town's shops and the ocean. Cheap laundry too!
ZoeCanada - From £95.58 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 713 reviewsThe place is just a short drive from Kaikoura main hub. Our room and bathroom were clean and comfortable. Judy the host is kind and helpful. Ample parking available. Nice continental breakfast and great view from the breakfast area!
NikithaUnited States of America - From £183.92 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 465 reviewsEverything, the location, best views of the ocean and Kaikouras, quiet, fabulous unit. Get the courtesy van to the Pier Hotel for dinner then walk home on sunset, magic. Lydia was amazing, so helpful and had great recommendationsLeighNew Zealand
- From £74.82 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 926 reviewsA great location in Kaikoura, right near the beach which was awesome and the New World is around the corner. I liked that it was nice and quiet. It’s also about a 20 minute walk to the town. The room was very tidy and clean.
YefthaNew Zealand - From £70 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 326 reviewslocation next to the pier hotel is brilliant (best place for crayfish dinner in Kaikoura and always busy). Beds were super comfortable and the overall facilities are great. Hosts were extremely friendly and accomodating.
bb0904New Zealand - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 421 reviewsNice quiet location with access to the beach across the street. perfect for a pre dinner walk. Enjoyed being away from busy Kaikoura, but yet close. Be sure to walk the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway - it was wonderful!
PatriciaUnited States of America - From £90.57 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 320 reviewsFabulous drive around the wild coast-line. Loved the long walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula. Loads of seals and pups. Pre-dinner drink, then smoked meats and salad at "Slam". The pier hotel also fab for all seafoods.wendyNew Zealand
- From £88.96 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 817 reviewsLovely 2 bedroom home away from home in Kaikoura. Would definitely stay here again. Nicely decorated, good location with parking, enough comfortable beds for our family of 5 with 3 adult sized children.JennyUnited States of America
- From £105.02 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 289 reviewsThe accommodations has got all you need, the bathroom is luxury camping. Having a seperate kitchen on your own camp site is also a bonus. Beds are comfy!
NormaNew Zealand - From £82.55 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 2,226 reviewsWe loved this hotel. It was so clean. The room was very nice. It had everything we needed. Great bathroom/shower. The front staff were kind and helpful.JJulieNew Zealand
- From £43.45 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,055 reviewsThe location in Kaikoura is fantastic, the views are incredible and the private room with bathroom right next door was very much appreciated.
Katherine RoseNew Zealand - From £40.07 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 1,181 reviewsThe hostel is quiet and nice, not that crowded. Just 10min walk to New World supermarket and 15m to Kaikoura Whale Watch Ticketing office.YI HEChina
- From £144.19 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 90 reviewsGreat location, walkable to Kaikoura main downtown strip, restaurants and shops. Lovely courtyard and decent breakfast.JordanaCanada
- From £57.93 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 1,140 reviewsGood location, cheap and cheery
MichelleNew Zealand
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