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Set in Kaikoura, less than 1 km from Kaikoura Beach, Mondello Kaikoura provides accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Beautifully appointed room. The manager was very helpful with our many questions. I would highly rate this property in all aspects.

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9
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
Price from
391 lei
per night

Boasting a private beach area, terrace and views of sea, Waves on the Esplanade is situated in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

Location, very well equipped,clean

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9.2
Wonderful
243 reviews
Price from
1,010 lei
per night

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1 has a garden. The chalet also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The spacious chalet with a balcony and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking.

The accommodation was in a perfect location with views of the surrounding countryside and had animals right outside the back door

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9.7
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
968 lei
per night

Glenburn Coastal Retreat in Kaikoura provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment has private entrance.

well equipped with the best location and magnificent views

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9.8
Exceptional
167 reviews
Price from
1,346 lei
per night

Located in Kaikoura, Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with seating area. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The bed and breakfast also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Kevin was so nice! In Awatea Kaikoura, you can get a gorgeous view that one side with snow mountain another side with sea, and a great farm tour. What's more, you will have a rich breakfast which I think best in my NZ tour!

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9.7
Exceptional
186 reviews
Price from
463 lei
per night

Guests staying at Room With a View can enjoy views over the majestic Kaikoura Ranges, as well as a 180 degree view of the ocean. Free WiFi and free private parking for trailers, caravans or large vehicles are available.

Magnificent view and warm furniture, everything is beautiful. I am so lucky to see sunrise and moonrise on the balcony.

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9
Wonderful
264 reviews
Price from
628 lei
per night

Offering free WiFi and free breakfast, The Hamptons B&B is set in a quiet, seaside location just 15 minutes' walk from central Kaikoura. All rooms feature a patio and a flat-screen smart TV.

The family-owned Hamptons Bed & Breakfast is 5 minutes' drive from Kaikoura Racecourse. It is 20 minutes' drive from Ohau Stream Walkway and Waterfall.

Great location and owners. Amazing breakfast.

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9.7
Exceptional
364 reviews
Price from
785 lei
per night

Located on two landscaped acres surrounded by mountains, farmlands and views to the peninsula, Te Mahuru Retreat is just a 5-minute drive to Whale Watch Kaikoura. The lodge features a shared fully-equipped kitchen, large living and dining room and outside entertaining area with a hot tub with breathtaking views of the mountains.

The retreat is very comfortable and our host was very welcoming. The location is away from the hustle and bustle of town. Grounds are lovely, breakfast was excellent and we truly enjoyed our stay.

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9.3
Wonderful
769 reviews
Price from
670 lei
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk from Kaikoura's town centre. It features splendid mountain and ocean views from the guest lounge and balcony. Guests enjoy included continental breakfast daily.

Our host gave us several tips both for while we were staying in Kaikoura and also when we left in the direction of Blenheim. We enjoyed chatting with him and highly recommend the accomodation

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9.3
Wonderful
130 reviews
Price from
785 lei
per night

Just 2 km from Kaikoura town centre, Brook House B&B & Cottages offers free continental breakfast with accommodation in the main house, while Brook cottages are two separate units. Free off-street parking and free unlimited WiFi is available.

Home away from home! A very peaceful and comfortable stay. The host was amazing!

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9
Wonderful
709 reviews
Price from
555 lei
per night

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  • Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 156 reviews

    Offering a garden, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1 offers accommodations in Kaikoura. The chalet also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.

    Stunning and new chalets and extremely spacious. Loved the animals near by

  • Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 186 reviews

    Providing garden views, Awatea Country Bed & Breakfast in Kaikoura features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. With sea views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

    Helpful host. Enjoyed the garden to sit and relax.

  • The Hamptons
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 364 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and free breakfast, The Hamptons B&B is set in a quiet, seaside location just 15 minutes' walk from central Kaikoura. All rooms feature a patio and a flat-screen smart TV.

    Modern room, excellent shower and lovely friendly hosts.

  • Te Mahuru Retreat
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 769 reviews

    Located on two landscaped acres surrounded by mountains, farmlands and views to the peninsula, Te Mahuru Retreat is just a 5-minute drive to Whale Watch Kaikoura.

    Very nice location and good accommodation. Kind host

  • Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 130 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast is a 10-minute walk from Kaikoura's town center. It features splendid mountain and ocean views from the guest lounge and balcony.

    Fantastic location, excellent breakfast, great room

  • Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 2
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 93 reviews

    Providing a garden, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 2 features accommodations in Kaikoura. This vacation home provides air-conditioned accommodations with a patio.

    The quality of the accommodation, the lovely location and the animals

  • Cubby House Stay Kaikoura
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 reviews

    Cubby House Stay Kaikoura is unique, quirky, and a must-stay. 2-story, self-contained private holiday home with a balcony and a deck to take in stunning elevated views over farmlands, mountains, and...

    well equipped with everything you could possibly need

  • Sky Harbour
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews

    Offering a garden, Sky Harbour offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Great views. Cute cottage with wonderful atmosphere.

These vacation rentals in Kaikoura have options with FREE cancellation

  • Mondello Kaikoura
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,002 reviews

    Mondello Kaikoura provides air-conditioned rooms in Kaikoura. This 4-star apartment offers luggage storage space and room service.

    Modern, warm and spotlessly clean with good facilities.

  • Glenburn Coastal Retreat
    Free cancellation options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 167 reviews

    Glenburn Coastal Retreat in Kaikoura provides adults-only accommodations with an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Stunning location, beautifully furnished and equipped.

  • A Room With a View
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 264 reviews

    Guests staying at Room With a View can enjoy views over the majestic Kaikoura Ranges, as well as a 180 degree view of the ocean.

    Amazing views. Clean, tidy with everything you need.

  • White Caps Kaikoura Farmstay
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 49 reviews

    The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating from 2020, offers free Wifi and free private parking. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views.

    Very comfortable bed and pillows and friendly service

  • Executive Home
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 61 reviews

    Offering a garden, Executive Home features accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

    Spacious house, huge family area, quite neighborhood

  • Seas The Day In Kaikoura - Book Now!
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 55 reviews

    Seas The Day In Kaikoura - Book Now! offers accommodations in Kaikoura, 1.3 miles from Kaikoura Beach. This property offers access to pool at the pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    It was great for a large number and had fabulous views

  • Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews

    Providing a garden, Kanuka Terrace - Luxury Strawbale House offers accommodations in Kaikoura. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio.

    Beautiful decor and comfortable stay in all aspects

  • Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 57 reviews

    Only 2 minutes' walk from the beach, Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura offers unique accommodations in a restored railway carriage.

    stunning and unique, loved the attention to detail.

Highly-rated vacation rentals in Kaikoura

  • The Factory Luxury Accomodation
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 20 reviews

    Located along the Hapuku beachfront and boasting beautiful mountain views from your patio, The Factory Luxury Accomodation features 3 bedrooms, a hot tub and a fireplace.

    perfect romantic gettaway....great locations and beautiful cottage

  • Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,732 reviews

    Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodations in Kaikoura. The air-conditioned accommodations are a few steps from Kaikoura Beach.

    Office lady was very welcoming helpful and lovely lady

  • The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,056 reviews

    Located opposite Pacific Ocean Beach, The Fairways Luxury Accommodation Kaikoura offers free WiFi. Some apartments offer mountain views and/or views of the golf course..

    Easy check in, super clean, staff were really nice!

  • Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,103 reviews

    Located on the banks of Lyell Creek, Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park offers peaceful accommodations with beautiful mountain views.

    Communal area was close by, loved the soa & pool area

  • Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 107 reviews

    Offering garden views, Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast in Kaikoura provides accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge.

    Quiet, views were fantastic and the table tennis was cool.

  • Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 464 reviews

    Providing sea views, Kaikoura Luxury Apartments - Formerly Waves Luxury Apartments in Kaikoura provides accommodations and a terrace.

    ideal location for the view and walking into town.

  • Kakatu Retreat
    8.0+ review score
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 180 reviews

    Offering a sun terrace and views of a native reserve and mountains and partial sea views, Kakatu Retreat is located in Kaikoura, next to an 18-hole golf course and just a 5-minute walk from the beach.

    Beautiful location. Clean and comfortable. Thank you!

  • Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 288 reviews

    Wacky Stays is a tranquil retreat, offering six unique, self-contained lodging options that promise an unforgettable experience.

    fantastic view, nice products provided for breakfast

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Vacation Rentals That Guests Love in Kaikoura

  • Avg. price/night: 1,512.61 lei
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 35 reviews
    A really well stocked holiday home, they have thought of everything for you. Plenty of crockery and glassware, outdoor furniture was fantastic. Front deck for morning sun, back deck for evening sun, just perfect. Views were exceptional. House is on a hill, so was great to soak in all the Kaikoura scenery. The cleanliness of the property was also much appreciated.
    Kellie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: 1,388.58 lei
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews
    Exceptional Villa, fantastic views, the main bedroom was huge it was so nicely furnished as was the whole villa, one of the hosts Peter was very friendly and helpful . Anyway it was one of the most comfortable places we have ever stayed at anywhere.
    S
    Shirley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: 364.68 lei
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 964 reviews
    The motel is located right at the ocean shore in a very nice former whale hunters village. The room was not too big, but good enough for one night stay and we enjoyed rewatching the Lord of the Rings movie on Netflix before visiting Hobbiton afterwards. The morning run along the shore for some of us was also very inspiring. Great stay!
    Andrey
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5 reviews
    Perfect spot for a weekend away with the girls. Sensational views, and an easy walk to the village. The house was spotless and had everything we needed for our trip. Slept soundly because it was so quiet :)
    Claridge
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: 917.34 lei
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 14 reviews
    Really good location on the promenade, from which to explore the town on foot. A range of shops at one end and The Pier hotel and restaurant at the other. The Villa was also chosen as our base because of easy access to whale watching activities. Access was easy, good car parking on site and we were very comfortable during our stay.
    Nigel
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: 837.92 lei
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 90 reviews
    The View! You can not tire from the beautiful outlook form the balcony. Seeing the mountain range plunging into the ocean is remarcable. A bonus was being able to see the village below and its goings on.
    Christian
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 62 reviews
    A well appointed and equipped holiday home that had all we needed. Would definitely stay again
    Ibhappi
    Group
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 17 reviews
    Good location, warm home with all the facilities needed. Excellent helpful host (Alison at Kaikoura Holiday homes) Nice view.
    Hamish
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: 350.65 lei
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 916 reviews
    This place was fantastic!! Brilliant location, lovely views and a very well presented and modern property. One of the best holiday homes I have stayed in. This will definitely be on my list of must stays when in the area again, and will recommend to everyone. Lovely and clean also. We didn't use the fire but was lovely and warm with the heaters going. Beds were extremely comfortable also.
    Charlotte hunt
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 28 reviews
    Large spacious well-appointed holiday home. Exceptional location for views.
    DGHiggins
    Group

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