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Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura

5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury
  • 4 min drive from Kaikoura Beach
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (600 reviews)
"Fantastic! Has everything you need and more"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Sudima Kaikoura
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

3.5 out of 5
154 Beach Road Kaikoura
  • 2 min walk from Kaikoura Beach
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
"Place was great."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Kaikoura Quality Suites
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park

3 out of 5
69 Beach Road Kaikoura
  • 12 min walk from Kaikoura Beach
Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (497 reviews)
"The staff were very obliging. The rooms were absolutely spotless"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura

3 out of 5
29 Beach Rd Kaikoura Canterbury
  • 17 min walk from Kaikoura Beach
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (465 reviews)
"Booked a two bed unit here even though I am a solo traveller as it was the same price as a studio but on the booking information it suggested the two bed had an oven as well as a hob. It doesn’t but it does have an electric frying pan. However there is a sign above the kitchen counter saying you ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Mondello Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
126 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
  • 4 min drive from Kaikoura Beach
Stay at this hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (632 reviews)
"Great location. Perfect room on second floor with ocean views from balcony. Extra shout out to staff at reception who helped us via emails with late check in. Highly recommend!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

4.5 out of 5
92-94 The Esplanade Kaikoura
  • 5 min drive from Kaikoura Beach
Book a stay at this beach motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (655 reviews)
"My husband and I have stayed here a couple of times, each time has been pleasant. The staff are helpful and polite, and the rooms are clean and tidy with everything that you would expect to have in modern accommodation."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
146 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
  • 5 min drive from Kaikoura Beach
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
"We had a lovely one night stay. Beautiful spacious room with great views. Clean, warm, and such a comfortable bed. An amazing fresh breakfast to top it all off. John is a great host. Highly recommend this Boutique Hotel for a stay in Kaikoura."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
18 Churchill Street Kaikoura
  • 26 min walk from Kaikoura Beach
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura ...
9/10 Wonderful! (598 reviews)
"Although the place was accomodating for a basic stay I thought a few features lacked thought. Probably not the best place to stay in winter as there is only a small heater that takes all night to warm the room. Staff were nice to turn it on early which I appreciated but it was a little too late in ..."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Kaikoura Gateway Motor Lodge
Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel

3 out of 5
146 Beach Road Kaikoura
  • 2 min walk from Kaikoura Beach
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Kaikoura ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (564 reviews)
"It is an older style motel but is warm, clean and comfortable. Has great access directly to the beach."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Alpine View Motel
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge Kaikoura
  • 5 min drive from Kaikoura Beach
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
"Very nice shower, comfy bed, quiet, friendly welcome at check-in even though I arrived late! Super nice experience."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel

2.5 out of 5
124 Esplanade Kaikoura Canterbury
  • 4 min drive from Kaikoura Beach
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"Uncomfortable bed and terrible pillows"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Kaikoura Beach Motel
Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn

2 out of 5
205 Beach Road Kaikoura
  • 6 min walk from Kaikoura Beach
Stay at this motel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (534 reviews)
"Super friendly, very helpful. I will definitely be going back in the future."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Kaikoura Motor Inn
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