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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
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2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster, highchair
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$118
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

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126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300
  • Place, Kaikoura Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaikoura District Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom ground floor with patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

2 Bedroom Ground Floor with Partial view

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3-star Kaikōura hotel walkable to Kaikoura Beach
Along with tour/ticket assistance, this hotel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas.
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kaikōura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments features tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel Kaikoura

Reviews

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 576 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only had a short stay, but it was a true 5 star experience. Thanks so much for having us!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Atish

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious apartment, well set up. Warm and welcoming. Friendly staff. Immaculately clean. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was very comfortable and spacious enough for four adults. It is in a great position, very close to the shops and restaurants but also great for a walk along the Esplanade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in,great view, beach right in front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the coast, well stocked kitchen for cooking faciities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two bedroom apartment we stayed in was clean, spacious & had a great view. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KOK FAI

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s lovely place to stay. Clean and easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was very clean. Plenty of cutlery and crockery. Lovely walks within a short distance of Waterfront apartments.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray, Pittsburg

Liked: Amenities
Right across street from water. Modern clean rooms, well stocked kitchen. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large apartment. Lovely view. Cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect for a break away with friends , walkable to shops also had lovely seaviews from our unit . Very warm and comfortable apartment 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boon K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

yan wing

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

Overrated. Very small bathroom. Very poor WiFi. Good space but lack good design to make it feel better than it is.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SENTHIL, Auckland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and apartment. The washing machine can also have a dryer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay beach veiws are gorgeous lovely staff very clean and tidy diffently will book again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was in a great location and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Great spot. Great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

Very comfortable and well positioned.

Very welcoming and helpful staff. A fantastic position opposite the beach and easy walk to the town. Good sized bedroom, kitchen and lounge. Bathroom very small. Difficult to sit on toilet as basin too close. No shelf for wash bags. Shower floor slippery.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025