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Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property

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Experience the serene coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and breathtaking mountain views.
Cozy bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a classic round clock.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, chair, and flat-screen TV.
Cozy living space with a sofa, chair, and kitchenette, featuring a microwave and cabinets.
Stargaze from the balcony overlooking a serene garden with a palm tree.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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196 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 7300
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Walkway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Point Kean Seal Colony
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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The Endeavour Room | Travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Endeavour Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 393 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Forest Room | Travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

4-star Kaikōura B&B with free in-room WiFi
A communal living room, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Housekeeping is not available.
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast offers 2 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikōura bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast features a communal living room. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 for adults and NZD 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Inn Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn Bay Bed & Breakfast
Bay Kaikoura
The Bay & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Kaikoura
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Kaikoura

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kaikoura keeper!!

Great view of the ocean In Kaikoura. Good location to easily walk into town and enjoy a meal at one of many restaurants. Our room was spacious, bright, comfortable and well-appointed. Delicious continental breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In The Bay (great name!) is in a very good location clear of the hubbub of Kaikoura town center and yet on the sea front with fabulous views. It was just as advertised with good, well maintained facilities and spacious rooms with well appointed bathrooms. Breakfast was fresh and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Endeavour room and loved how spacious it was, as well as the view of the ocean from our room! The bathroom (shower especially) was amazing! Staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast provided was so great! There was also a lovely little sitting area outside for us to listen to the sounds of the ocean while enjoying our coffee/tea/breakfast. We thought the bed was going to be too soft for us, but we still had a pretty decent sleep. We did notice some dust and cobwebs in the higher corners of the room, but this wasn’t a huge deal to us, as overall everything else was otherwise clean. Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but Kylie, the owner, made us most welcome and gave us some useful information. Continental breakfast with fresh ingredients was supplied which was delicious. I'd definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dynamic

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were easy to communicate with, welcoming, informative about the area and accommodated us with dietary requirements . The stay was a lovely property: comfortable sleep, spacious, well designed and great facilities. Couldn’t ask for more, thanks so much guys! Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kylie is such a welcoming & informative host! Thankyou! Property and room spotless, delicious light breakfast already provided on arrival so you can enjoy at leisure on waking in the morning, beach across the road & town within walking distance. Superb!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay in a lovely property in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the front unit roomy and very comfortable. Double curbless shower is fantastic. All amenities we could need are included. Quiet, convenient, on site parking. Four-star accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the big shower… plenty of hot water, comfy bed really handy location …very friendly helpful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fabulous B&B

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful B&B. The room was very spacious, and tastefully decorated. A nice breakfast was provided in the morning. Would stay again if ever back in the area.Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and heaps of space, real close to town, friendly easy going and helpful owners.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gréât place and a very warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great friendly vibe

I found the host really friendly and she made us feel very comfortable. She even offered to take us to the train station. Great new bathroom and decent sized room. Breakfast was nice but no option of anything cooked . Overall I thought it was a bit pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful home away from home, only sad that we didn’t get to stay longer. We felt very welcome. The rooms themselves are beautiful with very comfortable beds, beautiful decor and honestly I think the best shower I have ever had in my life. Cannot thank them enough!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

An amazing place to stay. Large accommodation with an excellent hostess. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Position of the b&b was excellent. Room was very clean and airy. Parking no problem
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Morden and very clean. Had a great nights sleep, it’s super quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable stay with excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were very nice. Bedroom was large with a love seat. Bathroom was large with snail shower. We had access to a second adjoining room with kitchenette and dinning table plus sitting area. Bay is across the street with no buildings obstructing view. Convenient to dining.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristina, London, GB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely bed and breakfast! Great, clean, spacious room. Nice location directly across from the beach. Luke was helpful and an excellent host. He provided excellent tips and we really enjoyed staying in Kaikoura - we saw whales, fur seals and an albatross....all part of the local fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Rod, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly B&B, spacious rooms and right on the beach. Short distance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019