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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.

Big thanks to Rosalie!! I was traveling solo and feeling ill and had the feeling i was going to pass out. She came a couple of times to my room to check on me en gave me here private cell number that i could call if needed (even in the middle of the night). Since i was traveling solo i was a bit scared then (because of the feeling to pass out) and she made me feel safe by checking on me and giving me her number. Also great room, really clean and good location.

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9
Superb
1,002 reviews
Price from
£67
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
Superb
242 reviews
Price from
£177
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.

Everything! The perfect overnight experience! No 5-star hotel in New Zealand can touch this level. Perfect breakfast supply, great beds and pillows. A deer enclosure in the backyard. A beautiful chalet.

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9.7
Exceptional
156 reviews

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.

Wonderful accommodations and great views. We enjoyed the time of my staying. We will come again if we plan trip to Kaikoura.

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9.8
Exceptional
167 reviews
Price from
£231
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.

the backyard and its view of Kaikoura Mtns was unmatched. Dennis gave us a tour of the farm animals and gardens. He and Ann made us a generous and tasty breakfast.

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9.7
Exceptional
187 reviews
Price from
£79
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.

We love the style and decoration of the house including the available facilities and details. The owner must love the house so much, so we thank for sharing the lovely place with us. The view is superb. The garden is beautiful. The 3rd bedroom has an ensuite facility and very private. We didn't use the study room though the owner left us a key to access as well. We didn't cook but the kitchen utensils are of good quality.

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9
Superb
263 reviews
Price from
£153
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.

The location is a stone throw from the beach front and can directly see the sunrise in the morning. Room is big and spacious. The room is also well furnished. I love the strong water pressure from the shower. The host, Patrick is extremely friendly and accommodating.

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9.7
Exceptional
364 reviews
Price from
£134
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.

Jen provided a great breakfast: coffee, tea, yogurt, fruit. Great selection of breads and pastries and condiments. The dining room was inviting and guests had a chance for relaxed conversation. There was also a well stocked and clean communal kitchen, in addition to an outdoor bbq/dining area, where we could prepare dinner. The rooms are beautiful with an excellent view to the gardens and mountains. This is indeed an oasis after a day of touring. Jen is a very knowledgeable and interesting host - very helpful and thoughtful (only nightlight in all of our stays!) and her two boys are just great!

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9.3
Superb
769 reviews
Price from
£76
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.

Everything! Just what we needed after a hike to Mt Fyff’s summit. Great location right by the beach, incredibly comfy all round and the shower was exceptional! It made our trip to Kaikoura that extra special and the hosts were so kind and caring! What a beautiful home they have created.

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9.3
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
£134
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.

The amazing view, the lovely cat,and the puppy, the cozy and modern room, and most importantly, the caring Judy. Had a great time in kaikoura--

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9
Superb
707 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

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

    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.

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

  • 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
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 128 reviews

    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.

    Fantastic location, excellent breakfast, great room

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

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 2 is set in Kaikoura. This holiday home has a garden.

    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-storey, 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
     · 36 reviews

    Sky Harbour is situated in Kaikoura and offers a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Great views. Cute cottage with wonderful atmosphere.

  • Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 107 reviews

    Offering garden views, Kakatu Retreat Bed & Breakfast in Kaikoura provides accommodation, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

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

These holiday rentals in Kaikoura have options with FREE cancellation

  • Waves on the Esplanade
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 242 reviews

    Boasting a private beach area, terrace and views of sea, Waves on the Esplanade is situated in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach.

    The location was great. The apartment had everything we needed

  • 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 accommodation 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.

  • Mountainview
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Mountainview features a garden.

    Spacious and comfortable, variety of games and puzzles

  • Views on Scarborough
    Free cancellation options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Views on Scarborough has a garden.

  • Ludstone Villa - A charming family home
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, with Kaikoura Beach nearby, Ludstone Villa - A charming family home offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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

    Set in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, White Caps Kaikoura Farmstay offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain views.

    Very comfortable bed and pillows and friendly service

  • BellBird Scenic Retreat - views of alps and ocean
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 22 reviews

    BellBird Scenic Retreat - views of alps and ocean is situated in Kaikoura and offers a terrace. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge.

    露台的日出美妙绝伦,遥看大海和南阿尔卑斯山。房子干净一尘不染,厨房设备齐全,有洗衣机。周边有好几个徒步径。

  • Bliss on the Bay
    Free cancellation options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 18 reviews

    Located in Kaikoura, 2.2 km from Kaikoura Beach, Bliss on the Bay provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. This holiday home offers a garden as well as a terrace.

    instructions emailed prior to arrival. Easy to access.

Highly rated holiday rentals in Kaikoura

  • The Lookout
    8.0+ review score
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    Situated in Kaikoura, 1.6 km from Kaikoura Beach, The Lookout features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property has garden and quiet street views.

    Amazing view, great location, had nice two nights there

  • Executive Home
    8.0+ review score
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 61 reviews

    Situated in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Executive Home features a garden. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

    Spacious house, huge family area, quite neighborhood

  • Kahutara PurePod
    8.0+ review score
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 reviews

    Kahutara PurePod is a luxurious glass eco-cabin set in a stunning location, a 20-minute drive away from Kaikoura, offering guests river, mountain and bushland views.

    une expérience vraiment inoubliable. c’était magique

  • Manakau PurePod
    8.0+ review score
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Manakau PurePod is a luxurious glass eco-cabin set in a stunning location, a 20-minute drive away from Kaikoura, offering guests mountain, bushland and farmland views.

  • Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 57 reviews

    Only 2 minutes' walk from the beach, Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura offers unique accommodation in a restored railway carriage. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi and complimentary beer, wine and chocolates.

    stunning and unique, loved the attention to detail.

  • 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,725 reviews

    Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides beachfront accommodation in Kaikoura. The property features sea and mountain views, and is 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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!

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Kaikoura

  • Avg. price/night: £258.95
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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: £237.72
    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: £62.43
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 972 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £157.04
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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: £143.45
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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: £60.03
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 911 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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