Set on 6 acres of beautiful lakes and gardens, Donegal House offers free WiFi in public areas. It boasts a traditional Irish bar, a restaurant and a sunny terrace.
Cassandra
New Zealand
Beautiful location and amazing staff, very friendly and accommodating, made the trip from CHCH worth it :)
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger.
blackie251
Australia
Lovely and clean accommodation, awesome little refurbished pub. Nice variety continental breakfast. Wonderful staff and gorgeous doggo.
Situated in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.
Brenda
New Zealand
We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay. The hotel is new and modern. Our room was lovely and very comfortable with sea views. We especially loved the shower. The restaurant and bar facilities were very good. All the staff went out of their way to be welcoming and friendly.
Offering an on-site walking trail, Koura Bay Lodge is a 13-minute drive from central Kaikoura and Kaikoura Train Station. It offers free unlimited on-site golf on the 9-hole golf course.
Keelia
New Zealand
Lovely host! Went above and beyond to ensure we had a good stay. Amazing views and scenery - would stay here again even if we didn’t play golf just for the views!
Set on the esplanade in iconic Kaikoura, White Morph Heritage offers a range of accommodation options with a balcony or patio and lovely ocean, mountain or garden views.
Rob
Australia
Superb location. Room was designed for spectacular views of the ocean.
Just 3 minutes' drive from the centre of Kaikoura, Kaikoura Quality Suites offers views of the Kaikoura Ranges and modern bathrooms with underfloor heating. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.
kathryn
New Zealand
What a lovely motel at the edge of Kaikoura. The views are amazing, back towards the mountains - and the motel is designed so every room gets the benefit. Comfortable beds, everything you need in the room for a night away. Loved that we could have our Labrador with us.
Situated on the beach front in Kaikoura, Blue Seas Motel offers spacious studios and apartments in a quiet location. Most accommodation features views of the sea or mountains.
Linda
New Zealand
The unit was (or seemed to be) recently refurbished. Spotlessly clean & everything I needed for an overnight stay.
The Receptionist was very friendly & welcoming.
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..
Leigh
New Zealand
Beautiful property, our apartment was nice and private, spacious and warm, I wish we lived there!
Situated next to the Pacific Ocean, this motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Kaikoura Racecourse. All rooms offer a TV with satellite channels. Free parking is offered on site.
Richelle
New Zealand
Location was close to town but far enough away to be quiet.
On average, 3-star hotels in Kaikoura cost £86 per night, and 4-star hotels in Kaikoura are £73 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Kaikoura can on average be found for £136 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Kaikoura this weekend is £84 or, for a 4-star hotel, £95. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Kaikoura for this weekend cost on average around £123 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £76 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Kaikoura for tonight. You'll pay on average around £82 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Kaikoura will cost around £266 (based on Booking.com prices).
Kaikoura is an extremely beautiful part of Aotearoa with a...
Kaikoura is an extremely beautiful part of Aotearoa with a lot of activities to do. Our favourites include:
- The Dolphin Experience - particularly exciting if you get in for a swim with the dolphins
- local walks and photography opportunities
- visit the seal colonies (they're especially interesting when the babies are playing in the water)
- forage for food on the coast (get a copy of the Foraging book by Peter Langlands)
- cooking classes and supper club at Hapuku Kitchen
- at the other end of the culinary scale a meal at Donegal House is fun (a real Irish pub in the countryside)
- check out the amazing BBQ seafood food truck on the road out to the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway for some fresh kai moana
- visit to Fyffe House to learn about the early whalers
- visit the museum to learn about the earthquake
An enthusiastic group of locals are taking steps to acquiring dark sky sanctuary status for Kaikoura and there are many great places to see the stars - locations are well signposted around the town and they have monthly events you can join in to learn about the stars and astrophotography.
Spend at least a couple of days exploring, as there's plenty to do and see here.
Zara
New Zealand
8.0
Scored 8.0
Location was perfect for walking to the Seal Colony along...
Location was perfect for walking to the Seal Colony along the path and the beach . The front Desk hours were very limited and the breakfast left a bit to be desired . But the location and the quaint courtyard make up for its downfalls.
Debrah
Canada
8.0
Scored 8.0
Enjoyed the whale watching tour - the day was reasonably...
Enjoyed the whale watching tour - the day was reasonably calm so no one was seasick thank goodness. Staff were informatiive and shared the story of the whales and dolphins. The map showing us the travel route was very helpful to understand the trnech and which direction and area we were headed to.
Sheila
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Kaikoura is a 2 hr drive from our home, so we regularly...
Kaikoura is a 2 hr drive from our home, so we regularly visit for long weekends. It's a special part of NZ where people and nature can interact. There's something special about how the mountains meet the sea. And of course the fresh seafood is spectacular
Christina
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
WhaleWatch trip was very good.
WhaleWatch trip was very good. Great cafes: Flo and Co has excellent coffee. Sime's Kitchen had great breakfast and lunch - vegan choices were delicious. Tipsy Foodies also recommended. Southern Paua shop and factory highly recommended - amazing range of jewellery, carvings and gifts. Some exquisite pounamu too. Best place to buy gifts in Kaikoura!!
Novel Findings is a great bookshop and homewares shop - don't miss it!
Loved the Ngāi Tahu artworks beside the highway, murals on the railway bridge and buildings. It's really worth checking the "Neat Places Kaikoura" website - lots of great suggestions for cool places and things to do in Kaikoura.
Lisa
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
The wild life was definitely the highlight of the trip for...
The wild life was definitely the highlight of the trip for me. I went swimming with dolphins and saw load of seals with their pups.
Also the people in the town are super friendly and helpful.
Of course the scenery is also breathtaking.
Loads of nice eating places that serve great seafood.
Toilet was surprisingly in pristine condition, considering that a lot of these motels or similar can be quite old. Ceiling heater in toilet was so warm and nice because it was the first we saw on the trip, but subsequently realised that was quite a common heater. Stayed in cosy 1 bedroom apartment, with a small kitchen for me to prep breakfast for next day when we head off! A pity it was just for a 1night stay, since it was a stopover betweenPicton ferry terminal and Lake tekapo. but was definitely a good 1 night short stay!
This is a home for the elderly or disabled. The lady running it didn’t seem to understand what to do. No WiFi and despite me asking again the lady running the place had no clue how to resolve the problem. In the end we didn’t stay, we moved to another hotel, that is how poor it was. It states that the hotel is in Kaikoura, it is NOT, it is several kilometers away n the middle of a residential area. We were VERY dissatisfied.
While we just needed to be here so that we could get on an earlier whale watching cruise the next day, the property that all of our needs, and we would definitely consider another stay. our room had of sliding glass door, overlooking the bay, with a small table and chairs for outdoor dining.
The property is away from downtown Kaikoura, so it was very quiet and very relaxing.
Lovely upstairs rom with a mountain and sea view. The room is basic, just space for the bed and a central heating radiator but for $68 won't find better in Kaikouora. Communal Kitchen and dining area are excellent, large and clean. Couple of settees too. 5 minute walk into Kaikoura centre, Westend. Paid cash for the room, no credit card rip offs, nice.
Great location and value in Kaikoura, and bonus to have private parking (although only 4 spaces available!)
A really nice seating area outside, perfect for a nice weather evening/morning.
Lady at reception was friendly, and there were lots of leaflets with suggested activities to help decide how to enjoy our stay in the area.
This is a really nice, modern hotel, very close to the main things to do in Kaikoura. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the staff are very helpful. If you’re doing the swimming with dolphins experience during your stay, the hotel is over the road from the meeting place. This made the early start a lot easier!
A hotel with tradition and character. Even when a bit old fashioned it offers good comfort (for example breakfast on the old balcony with view over the Kaikoura Bay and the mountain range. Very good restaurant, especially for fish and seafood.
Everything, the location, best views of the ocean and Kaikouras, quiet, fabulous unit. Get the courtesy van to the Pier Hotel for dinner then walk home on sunset, magic. Lydia was amazing, so helpful and had great recommendations
Everything!!! Our cabin, shared bathroom, kitchen, lounge, laundry very very clean. The bbq area, pool and 2x hot tubs, sadly, didn't get to use these due to wet weather, but will definately stay there when I am next in kaikoura!
Lovely 2 bedroom home away from home in Kaikoura. Would definitely stay here again. Nicely decorated, good location with parking, enough comfortable beds for our family of 5 with 3 adult sized children.
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.
The accommodations has got all you need, the bathroom is luxury camping. Having a seperate kitchen on your own camp site is also a bonus. Beds are comfy!
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