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A modern two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A hotel with a sign indicating 'Kaikoura Quality Suites' and amenities like free unlimited WiFi, super king size beds, a courtyard/BBQ area, and onsite parking.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall adorned with framed pictures of ocean scenes.

A parking lot with a car, a building with a sign, and a mountain in the background.

1. Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura

$68

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a mountain view, and a curtain.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, kitchenette, and a decorative plant.

A building with a flat roof and a large window, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.

2. Mondello Kaikoura

Kaikoura

$88

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern balcony with a glass railing, a potted plant, and a sofa.

A modern hotel with a parking lot, situated near a lake with mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a potted plant, and a large window with a view of trees and the sea.

A modern hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

3. Sudima Kaikoura

Kaikoura

$101

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern pool area with a rectangular pool, surrounded by a black fence, and adjacent buildings with balconies and windows.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a gas stove, and a built-in oven.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of mountains through the window.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

4. Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura

$78

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A balcony with a view of the sea and trees, two potted plants, and a table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with benches.

A coastal town with a marina, residential buildings, and a prominent road leading to the beach.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

5. Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura

$59

$68 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A caravan park with a large open parking area, a building with a flat roof, and a view of the sea.

6. Alpine View Motel

Kaikoura

$76

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking the sea, two pine trees, and a white table with chairs.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

7. Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura

$75

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A glass table and chairs with a view of a lake and mountains.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large mural of a seagull on the facade, multiple balconies with outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The White Morph".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sunset through the window.

A modern interior with teal chairs and a glass door leading to a scenic view.

8. The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikoura

$159

$182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden deck with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains.

A table with a vase of white flowers, a glass of water, and a sign with a red cross.

A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, white cabinets, and a view of mountains and greenery.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, floral cushions, and a view of a dining area through large windows.

9. Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura

$73

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with a view of a well-manicured lawn, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a mountain range in the background.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

A room with a brown sofa, a small table with a vase, a lamp, and a painting on the wall. There is a large window with a view of the sea and mountains.

A property with a sign indicating 'Brenda's House' and 'No Vacancy'.

10. Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

$162

$186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A potted tree with a view of a coastal landscape through a window.

A living room with two brown sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a large planter with flowers, and a welcoming entrance with a 'Welcome' sign.

11. Barnacle Bills

Kaikoura

$100

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A doorway leading to a room with a view of the sea, a small balcony, and a white door.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a balcony, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura

$96

$110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A wooden hot tub with a metal frame, surrounded by wooden walls and a wooden deck.

A gravel path leading through a landscaped garden with various shrubs and a wooden fence.

A compact hotel room with a bed, kitchenette, and seating area.

A small, single-story building with a red and white exterior, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.

13. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikoura

$52

$61 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A resort with a pool, hot tubs, and a view of mountains.

A cozy cabin room with a bed, a bench with cushions, a fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A row of rustic wooden cabins with green roofs, surrounded by lush vegetation and picnic tables.

A wooden door leading to a picnic table and a picnic table in a grassy area with a river.

14. Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Kaikoura

$45

$51 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of mountains.

A building with a sign reading "Te Mahi Retreat" and a view of snow-capped mountains in the background.

A modern room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a small table with books.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery through the window.

15. Te Mahuru Retreat

Kaikoura Flat

$120

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A house with a stone chimney, wooden exterior, and a satellite dish.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table. A kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave is visible.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of greenery through the window.

A garden with a stone wall, various plants, and outdoor furniture.

16. Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Kaikoura

$127

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A row of white buildings with pitched roofs, a picnic table in the foreground, and a hill with trees in the background.

A motel named Admiral Court Motel with a sign indicating vacancy.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and wall-mounted lights.

17. The Peninsula Kaikoura

Kaikoura

$88

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern house with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains.

A serene park with a gazebo, a pond, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A modern living room with a large gray sofa, a TV, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with a white island and pendant lights.

18. The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

Kaikoura Flat

$94

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A room with a large window, a white cushioned bench, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A house with a view of a calm sea and mountains.

A room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a coastal area with mountains and a clear sky.

19. Lemon Tree Lodge

Kaikoura

$169

$194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A rocky beach with large boulders and calm water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a shower.

A motel sign with a whale tail and a vacancy notice.

A motel with a large sign advertising vacancies.

20. Sierra Beachfront Motel

Kaikoura

$61

$70 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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Top neighborhoods in Kaikōura

A rocky shoreline with a person standing on the rocks, overlooking a calm sea and a mountain in the background.

A coastal town with houses along the beach, a calm sea, and mountains in the background.

South Bay

South Bay invites you to witness coastal magic where fur seals bask on dramatic rocky outcrops and whales migrate past viewing platforms. Stroll the Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway for breathtaking ocean panoramas or explore tide pools teeming with fascinating marine life. The pebbly beach and unspoiled shoreline offer authentic New Zealand coastal experiences away from crowds. Seafood lovers can savor fresh crayfish and blue cod at casual waterfront eateries. Choose from charming B&Bs or self-contained apartments with ocean views, most featuring outdoor decks and direct beach access. A rental car is essential as public transport is limited, though walking paths connect to the main township just 15 minutes away.

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A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a clear blue sea, and distant snow-capped mountains.

Kaikoura Flat

Kaikoura Flat gives you front-row seats to nature's greatest hits without the tourist crowds. The majestic Mount Fyffe towers over peaceful residential streets while Kaikoura Beach offers the perfect spot to scan for marine wildlife. Take morning walks along the shoreline or venture to nearby trails that wind through the Seaward Kaikoura Range. The area's vacation rentals and B&Bs typically come with stunning ocean or mountain views. You'll need a rental car to explore properly, as dining options require a quick 5-10 minute drive into Kaikoura township, where fresh seafood awaits. The quiet neighborhood vibe makes this spot perfect for stargazers and those seeking authentic coastal New Zealand.

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A wooden boardwalk curving over a grassy area with a view of a lake and mountains in the distance.

A coastal landscape with green hills, a beach, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

A coastal landscape with white cliffs, a rocky shoreline, and a clear blue sea.

A coastal path with two hikers, a grassy hillside, and a calm sea with boats.

Kaikoura Peninsula

Kaikoura Peninsula serves up the ultimate wildlife show right from its dramatic shorelines. Fur seals bask on rocky platforms while lucky visitors might spot whales and dolphins playing in the Pacific. The Peninsula Walkway winds through native flax and tussock grasslands with killer ocean views at every turn. Point Kean Seal Colony offers up-close encounters with New Zealand's furry locals without the crowds. Seafood is the star here, with restaurants dishing up fresh crayfish and green-lipped mussels just steps from where they're caught. Most accommodations are eco-lodges and boutique motels with wildlife observation decks. Getting around requires a car, but the well-maintained coastal tracks make exploring on foot a breeze.

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Top landmarks in Kaikōura

Peninsula Walkway

9.4/10 (467 reviews)

Kaikoura Peninsula is home to Peninsula Walkway, so why not stop by during your stay in Kaikōura.

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Mount Fyffe

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

You might want to head out to Mount Fyffe for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Kaikōura.

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Kaikoura Museum

9.0/10 (164 reviews)

The center of Kaikōura is home to cultural attractions like Kaikoura Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Kaikōura has to offer, head to Kaikoura Beach, Peninsula Walkway, and Kaikoura District Museum.

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Point Kean Seal Colony

9.2/10 (459 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Point Kean Seal Colony— just one of the monuments in Kaikoura Peninsula.

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Kaikoura District Museum

8.8/10 (87 reviews)

The center of Kaikōura is home to cultural attractions like Kaikoura District Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Kaikōura has to offer, head to Kaikoura Beach, Peninsula Walkway, and Kaikoura Museum.

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Fyffe House

8.2/10 (91 reviews)

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Fyffe House— just one of the landmarks located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Kaikōura.

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Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm

Kaikoura Flat is home to Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm, so why not stop by during your stay in Kaikōura.

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