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Donegal House, hotel in Kaikoura

Set on 6 acres of beautiful lakes and gardens, Donegal House offers free WiFi in public areas. It features a traditional Irish bar, a restaurant and a sunny terrace.

The owners were extremely responsive and helpful. We did not have reservations for dinner on a busy night and they immediately "found a table" for us. The outside grounds are impressive, one can wander or sit and relax, the food, generous portions and excellent. Loved the location! The place is close to but not in the town, a tranquil setting near the lavender farm. Would definitely book again!
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
348 reviews
Price from$74.97per night
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel, hotel in Kaikoura

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.

Adorable facility with wonderful common areas. Location is fabulous.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
323 reviews
Price from$123.85per night
Sudima Kaikōura, hotel in Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.

Wonderful seaview, clean and good location, walking distance to shopping and dining.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,243 reviews
Price from$109.87per night
Koura Bay Golf Resort, hotel in Kaikoura

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.

Nice view to the golf course / Playing without greenfee (was included)
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
250 reviews
Price from$138.69per night
The White Morph - Heritage Collection, hotel in Kaikoura

Set on the esplanade in iconic Kaikoura, White Morph Heritage offers a range of accommodations options with a balcony or patio and lovely ocean, mountain or garden views.

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8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
556 reviews
Price from$108.49per night
The Pier Hotel, hotel in Kaikoura

Located in Kaikoura, The Pier Hotel provides a shared lounge and bar. Free WiFi is included. At the hotel, each room has access to the balcony.

Great location. Right on the ocean.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
591 reviews
Price from$59.98per night
Kaikoura Quality Suites, hotel in Kaikoura

Just 3 minutes' drive from the center of Kaikoura, Kaikoura Quality Suites offers views of the Kaikoura Ranges and modern bathrooms with underfloor heating. Free WiFi and free parking are included.

Great location near the beach, short walk from the supermarket. Very comfortable room with good facilities. Not far by car from the whale watching harbour.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
2,221 reviews
Price from$92.30per night
Panorama Motel, hotel in Kaikoura

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free.

the location and view from the room were perfect.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,095 reviews
Price from$119.35per night
Blue Seas Motel, hotel in Kaikoura

Located on the beach front in Kaikoura, Blue Seas Motel offers spacious studios and apartments in a quiet location. Most accommodations features views of the sea or mountains.

The location to the beach, bars, restaurants and local delights was perfect. The accommodation was well presented, the bedroom was spacious and the split level option with a sofa bed was great for us and our children. The sofa bed was out and made for the kids which was a nice surprise compared to other places we have stayed.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
941 reviews
Price from$71.97per night
Mondello Kaikoura, hotel in Kaikoura

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

Easy check-in, easy key return. It has air-conditioning so the room temperature could be kept optimal. It was a very large and spacious room with beautiful outdoor scenery! We loved the jacuzzi bath! There is a private carpark lot for each room too.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
999 reviews
Price from$83.67per night
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What Guests Said About Kaikoura:

  • 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.
    Erin
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very easy to find way to attractions,town lovely and...

    Very easy to find way to attractions,town lovely and clean.Plenty of eating places,ones we used were all excellent and value for money.Only thing we regretted was we missed the Whale Watch tour as it was blowing hard both full days we were there and there were no sailings.Will have to go back again.
    Patricia
    New Zealand

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kaikoura

  • From $346.66 per night
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 60 reviews
    We stayed 4 nights at Cubby House and it was hard to leave. Leanne & Richard are excellent hosts, friendly & knowledgeable of the area. Cubby House is cozy, quirky & filled with everything you need for your stay - kitchen & bath amenities, games & comfort. The distance to Kaikōura is easy and looking out the windows you can see the ocean & mountains. We had a wonderful stay here and would not change a thing. We one hundred percent recommend Cubby House! Thank you.
    Megan
    Canada
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 167 reviews
    It's our first trip to Kaikoura and we found everything's perfect here - clear instructions from Richard and Moira, finest equipment (basically everything we need from a house is available), superb sceneries (we got both open sea and mountain!), and quiet neighbourhood. Love our getaway weekend here and wish we could have stayed longer! It's cozy like a house but with a quality of 5*. Look forward to coming back again on our next trip to Kaikoura.
    louisa_kathy
    New Zealand
  • From $53.98 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,048 reviews
    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.
    Rebecca
    United Kingdom
  • From $86.96 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 325 reviews
    This has to be one of the nicest well looked after motels we have stayed at in awhile. It smelt fresh from the moment we walked in. The owners are super lovely and really helpful with everything you need and about the area. Comfortable units with comfortable beds. We definitely want to come stay again.
    Leeza
    New Zealand
  • From $76.77 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 500 reviews
    Great location with supermarket and petrol down the road. Facilities were excellent - well organised, clean and easy to use. Fantastic TV - size and easy to use, same as the wifi. Having stayed in three different motels over three nights - this was definitely the best!
    Vicky
    New Zealand
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 424 reviews
    Nice quiet location with access to the beach across the street. perfect for a pre dinner walk. Enjoyed being away from busy Kaikoura, but yet close. Be sure to walk the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway - it was wonderful!
    Patricia
    United States of America
  • From $206.91 per night
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 156 reviews
    Very homely and comfortable, spacious with a nice big bathroom. Handy parking, good location. Have stayed in Kaikoura around ten times in recent years and this is easily the nicest place we have stayed in.
    Zorbu
    New Zealand
  • From $120.55 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 556 reviews
    Beautiful place to stay. Great space for 2 adult's and 3 teenagers. Right across the road from the beach and a short walk to the shops. Loved Kaikoura will definitely be back to stay at the White Morph.
    Joleane Curin
    New Zealand
  • From $97.84 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 566 reviews
    Location was easily walkable to town. And vert easily walkable to the beach. Neighborhood was safe and quiet. LOved the town of Kaikoura!! There was nothing NOT to like about the place and location
    David
    United States of America
  • From $102.56 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,221 reviews
    We liked everything about the property. It is one of the best motels we have stayed in and we would highly recommend it. Hosts were so friendly and the unit was so well set up and super comfortable.
    Jenny
    New Zealand
  • From $161.33 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,243 reviews
    This hotel is a great addition to Kaikoura. Only just opened, so all facilities modern and clean. Good atmosphere in the bar area, and good restaurant food, with really friendly staff everywhere.
    Andy
    New Zealand
  • From $83.67 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 999 reviews
    This would be one of the cleanest Motels we have ever stayed in. The owner was most helpful and welcomed us with a smile. Would definitely stay there again and have already told friends about it.
    LYNN
    New Zealand
  • From $92.96 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 928 reviews
    Lovely stay Reception was welcoming and helpful The unit was warm, comfortable, clean and tidy After staying in 3 previous horels/motels on our journey south it was an absolute god send
    Kathleen
    New Zealand
  • From $161.33 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,243 reviews
    Hotel was modern, quality of room and bathroom furnishings was good, staff was very attentive and friendly. Location was across from the beach, and close to the main town center.
    Rebecca
    United Kingdom
  • From $86.96 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 325 reviews
    Good location a bit out of town but close to waterfront and Pier Hotel which did very nice fish and chips! The room had a kettle fridge and toaster.
    Beryl
    United Kingdom
  • From $56.08 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 991 reviews
    We found the large family room available and we booked it even if it was just the 2 of us - it was cheaper than a smaller double room.
    Federico
    New Zealand
  • From $141.41 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 29 reviews
    Lovely view and comfortable bed! Perfect for our time in Kaikoura
    Lauren
    New Zealand
  • From $112.75 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,050 reviews
    Good location, very conveniently located near Kaikoura’s Centre
    Klaus
    Thailand
  • From $50.98 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,182 reviews
    Good cheap accommodation, perfect for what we needed
    Frisby
    New Zealand
  • From $89.96 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 687 reviews
    cheap as!
    Jngaz
    New Zealand