Kaikōura

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Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Photo provided by Brent Manning
Kaikoura featuring an aircraft and tranquil scenes
Photo provided by Brent Manning

Where to stay in Kaikōura

Small but beautiful town. Tons to do. Sadly my seal encounter got cancelled due to weather, but my dolphin encounter was the best thing I've ever done in my entire life. And I heard the whale watching was also phenomenal. When I get back to NZ

South Bay

While there might not be top attractions in South Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

South Bay
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Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Mount Fyffe and Kaikoura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kaikoura Flat
Peninsula Walkway showing tranquil scenes

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Kaikoura Peninsula
Sudima Kaikoura
Sudima Kaikoura
5 out of 5
Esplanade, 114, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is $117 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$117
includes taxes & fees
$102 per night
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (350 reviews)
"Lacking bedside lights and towel rails in room."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Sudima Kaikoura
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
3 out of 5
69 Beach Road, Kaikoura
The price is $56 per night from May 6 to May 7
$56
includes taxes & fees
$48 per night
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (398 reviews)
"Very compact park and small room. Convenient location."

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3 out of 5
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
The price is $104 per night from May 18 to May 19
$104
includes taxes & fees
$90 per night
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (519 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay beach veiws are gorgeous lovely staff very clean and tidy diffently will book again"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 out of 5
1 Kersage Drive - Ocean Ridge, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (393 reviews)
"Felt like a really safe location . Just booked a studio room for 2 night but was the perfect size for a solo traveller and had all the amenties i needed. Good shower / comfy bed and tea / coffee etc . Also had good parking and friendly staff at check in . Definitely recommend."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Blue Seas Motel
Blue Seas Motel
3.5 out of 5
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kaikoura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, quick checkin , very quiet place."

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

Blue Seas Motel
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
5 out of 5
78 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Kaikoura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"Good quality and good customer service"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Kaikoura Luxury Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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